“Although I do not have the same timeline and experience as most of the great contenders in this series, I am studying so much on racing to get to that point faster. I know I can be at their level one day. I realized that it’s not just about the aggression from being in a technical race but the tactics, the mental stability and the physical strife. I want to finish the race strong, safe and upright. I know I can” – Chelsea Mathias (from her Brooklyn application) #redhookcrit #rhcwomen #rhcbk10 ph: @francoislebeau

“Although I do not have the same timeline and experience as most of the great contenders in this series, I am studying so much on racing to get to that point faster. I know I can be at their level one day. I realized that it's not just about the aggression from being in a technical race but the tactics, the mental stability and the physical strife. I want to finish the race strong, safe and upright. I know I can” - Chelsea Mathias (from her Brooklyn application) #redhookcrit #rhcwomen #rhcbk10 ph: @francoislebeau