NAEC PRIVATEERS

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CONTEST Opens March 19, 2025

Female Racers!

If you are a passionate mountain biker without current sponsor support for the 2025 enduro race season but want to get after your goals, whether you are just getting into racing, have been racing for a while, want to get into racing professionally or want to race for fun. …
Then the 2025 NAEC Privateers Contest is for YOU!

How to ENTER:

CREATE A REEL ON INSTAGRAM: Show us who you are and your passion for mountain biking and racing. This can be new or old footage, and biking or non-biking footage. Anything goes!
Looking for inspiration? Check out some submissions from 2024.

CAPTION IT: Tell us your story! Share a few words about yourself, why you want to pursue racing, what your goals are this season and why you're a great fit for the NAEC Privateers.

TAG IT: Tag @northamericanendurocup in your reel and add the hashtag #NAECPrivateers in your caption.

FOLLOW US: @northamericanendurocup

*By entering, you are accepting our terms & conditions.

how it works:

ENTRY PERIOD

Entries will be accepted from March 19th, 2025 12:01 AM PST - April 23rd 11:59 PM PST. Entries received outside of this period will not be considered.
Limit one entry per person.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to female US residents 18 years and older only. Excludes residents of New York, Rhode Island, Florida and Arizona.
Participants may not have any sponsor affiliation for the 2025 season.
Participants must be able to attend the 2025 NAEC, June 21-22, 2025.
Click Here to read our full terms & conditions.

WINNER SELECTION

We have selected an amazing board of judges who will carefully review all reels with the hashtag #NAECPrivateers. The board will be selecting a winner and two runners up who they think best represent the values and goals of this contest. The winners will be announced by May 1st on Instagram.

There is no skill level, or racing category requirement. What the board will be looking for is someone who has a passion for mountain biking, wants to race enduro (no matter what category), and just wants to get out there and have a good time because that’s what you love to do.

Click Here to check out some of the reels that were submitted in 2024!

2025 PRivateer awards:

TOP PRIVATEER AWARD

APPROX. VALUE: $18,187

2025 TRANSITION CARBON SPIRE or PATROL*

Shimano: XTR Drivetrain, Brakes, Wheels, Pedals (choice of XT clips or flats)
Fox: Fork and Rear Shock
Aurum Suspension Initial Setup Session at the 2025 NAEC, Ongoing Tuning Support for the 2025 Season, and Full Custom Tune with High Flow Piston Kits
Pro Components: Handlebars, Stem, Grips, Dropper, Dropper Lever, Saddle, Tools
Schwalbe: 6 Tires for the 2025 Race Season

COMPLETE RACE KIT

Pearl Izumi: Two Pairs of Gloves, Two Jersey Tops, Two Bottoms, Two Pairs of Socks, Elbow and Knee Guards, Outerwear Top and Bottom
Shimano: One Pair of GE9 or GF6 Shoes
Smith Optics: Two Pairs of Wildcat Glasses and Squad MTB Goggles
Lazer Helmets: Jackal Helmet (half shell) and Cage or Chase Helmet (full face)

RACE ENTRIES

Two Entries to the 2025 NAEC ($20 USA Cycling License not included.)**
- Includes Two Nights Lodging and Lift Tickets at Silver Mt. Resort for the NAEC Race Weekend, June 20-22, 2025
Two Season Passes to the 2025 Cascadia Dirt Cup**
Two Season Passes to the 2025 Montana Enduro Series**

* Winner's choice of size and color. Subject to availability and stock on hand.

**Why two? Because it's more fun with a friend!

2 runners up awards

APPROX. VALUE OF EACH: $4,622

BIKE UPGRADE

Shimano: XT Drivetrain and Brakes
Pro Components: Handlebars, Stem, Grips, Dropper, Dropper Lever, Saddle, Tools
Schwalbe: One Set of Tires
Aurum Suspension Setup Session at the 2025 NAEC
Smith Optics: One Pair of Wildcat Glasses

RACE ENTRIES

One Entry to the 2025 NAEC ($20 USA Cycling License not included)
- Includes Lift Tickets at Silver Mt. Resort for the Race Weekend, June 20-22, 2025
One Season Pass for the 2025 Cascadia Dirt Cup
One Season Pass for the 2025 Montana Enduro Series

MEET THE NAEC PRIVATEERS BOARD

AMY MORRISON

Amy is a high school health science teacher who got into mountain biking 11 years ago. She grew up water skiing and pole vaulted at Clemson University, then was hooked on enduro racing after starting to ride. Among many other accolades, she’s a four time U.S. National Enduro Champion, won the 2023 Trans Madeira, and has won the California Enduro Series.

PORSHA MURDOCK

Porsha began mountain biking as a way to make friends after moving to a new state. Since competing in her first enduro race in 2015, Porsha has won the Oregon Enduro Series, the Big Mountain Enduro Series, a National Championship, and represented the U.S. twice at the Enduro World Series Trophy of Nations event. In addition to racing, Porsha enjoys coaching and volunteering with the local junior cycling teams.

ISABELLA NAUGHTON

Isabella grew up immersed in mountain biking, with both parents racing professionally, but her early passion was ski racing and racing off-road trophy karts. In 2016, she joined her high school’s mountain bike team and fell in love with the sport. Since then, she’s won Junior Downhill Nationals in 2018, multiple Big Mountain Enduro races, represented the U.S. at Trophy of Nations, and competed globally in World Cup enduro events.

RACHEL PAGEAU

Rachel started her cycling career at 12 years old, as an xc rider, “just for fun”! But it took only a month with her club and a single local race to get her hooked on bike racing. Since 2019, Rachel made the switch to enduro and then downhill. Her experience on the world stage is paying off including now 12 Enduro World Series, 2 DH World Championships, 3 CX World Championships, 15 XC World Cups and 23 DH World Cups.

KAIA JENSEN

Kaia grew up around mountain bikes, but wasn’t totally convinced until she discovered riding bikes really fast downhill and long adventure rides with friends. She then discovered enduro racing and even raced some EWS’s before discovering riding big jumps for jumps sake and diving into the freeride scene. In addition to competing, she has been coaching mountain biking for over 10 years, and just wrapped up her BS in Behavioral Neuroscience. Talk about a nerd with an affinity for adrenaline!

MEG BROWNING

Meg, the 2024 NAEC Privateer, has been racing bikes for 15 years! From a beginning in collegiate cycling on the road and track, now Meg loves enduro racing and exploring gnarly trails all across the northwest. When she’s not on her bike, you might find her spending time with her pets, or picking up cool rocks. As the president and head coach of the Mt. St. Mountain Bike Team, Meg is all about sharing the thrill of mountain biking and racing with the next generation of riders.

ALICIA LEGGETT

Mountain biking transformed Alicia Leggett's world. She started riding as a teenager and began racing enduro in the Montana Enduro Series, branching out over the next few years to races nationwide and worldwide in the Enduro World Series. The sport gave her the chance to push herself and meet amazing people. Now, she's excited for the chance to help pass mountain bike racing along to other up-and-coming riders.