Rider Profile
Mara Abbott
Wiggle High5

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2016 - Wiggle High5
- 2015 - Wiggle Honda
- 2014 - UnitedHealthcare Women
- 2011 - Diadora - Pasta Zara
- 2009 - Team Columbia Highroad Women
- 2009 - ValueAct Capital Cycling Team
- 2008 - Team Columbia Women
Biography:
Key Results
1st Giro Rosa 2010, 2013
1st Tour of the Gila 2007, 2010, 2013–2016
1st Vuelta a El Salvador 2014
1st Redlands Bicycle Classic 2015
1st USA national road race champion 2007, 2010
Related Articles

North American wrap: Shelley Olds mixes it up in Giro Rosa sprints
By Cycling News last updated
North Americans race through crash-filled opening week at the Tour de France

Mara Abbott blog: My tribute to mountaintop finishes around the world
By Mara Abbott last updated
"A mountaintop finish takes its own sweet time"

Grateful... for Redlands
By Mara Abbott last updated
Mara describes the power of positive thinking

Trusting in El Salvador
By Mara Abbott last updated
Abbott on winning more than just a bike race

Weekly wrap: North American road races, teams and riders
By Cycling News last updated
Talansky shows good form at Tour of Romandie

Abbott philosophical about mechanical in women's US professional road race
By Ted Burns last updated
Flat then snapped rear derailleur ends championship hopes

News shorts: Valverde and Contador out of Beijing, Jones to Giant-Shimano
By Cycling News last updated
Abbott signs with Wiggle Honda, USAC adds Team time trial national title

Women's news shorts: Teams head west to the Tour of California Women’s Race
By Kirsten Frattini, Laura Weislo last updated
Armstrong, Stevens and Brennauer headline ITT in California, Abbott leads NRC, Velocio-SRAM triumph in Gracia Orlova
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






