The Pro Women\u2019s field is shaping up nicely with some familiar names and some new ones. It’s going to be a great race to watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe Woodruff:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chloe is returning in 2016 as reigning Women\u2019s Champ for 2015! We are so glad she is back defending her title and we love seeing kill our course. Sheis no stranger to Iceman as took 2nd in 2013, and has been racing mountain bikes since 2002. She races for Stans NoTubes and rides a 9niner. And if you\u2019re wondering about the After Party at The View in 2015\u2026 yup, she arrived late but won that too. Find her at http:\/\/www.chloewoodruff.com\/<\/a> or on twitter @chloewoodruff<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amy Beisel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amy is making the trip from Gunnison, Colorado. After finishing 6th<\/sup> in 2015, she\u2019s back and ready for another shot at the top step of the podium. She races Team RideBiker p\/b Sho-air |Isoride |LIV. She credits her brother, also a pro cyclist, with encouraging her to buy her first mountain bike. Amy is also the reigning Fat Bike World Champion. You can find her on Ice Society and Facebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Erin Huck:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Erin is coming from Boulder, Co. Erin finished 4th<\/sup> last year and knows what she needs to do to get the Ice Trophy! She rides for SCOTT-3Rox. She took 1st<\/sup> at the 1st US ProXCT #1, Bonelli. Contact here on Ice Society, http:\/\/erinhuck.com<\/a> or twitter @EEHuck<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Catharine Pendrel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No stranger to being a winner, Catharine returns to Bell\u2019s Iceman this year. She won the 2013 Pro Women\u2019s race but even more impressive is her winning a Bronze Medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Not only that, she also won her 3rd<\/sup> Overall World Cup title this year. She races for the Luna Pro Team. It\u2019s going to be a pleasure to see her in our Northern Michigan Woods again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Haley Batten<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Riding with Luna Pro Team with Catharine is Bell\u2019s Iceman newcomer Haley Batten. At only 18 years old and an already impressive resume, we look forward to watching Haley for many, many years to come. Welcome to Bell\u2019s Iceman Haley!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Riding with Luna Pro Team with Catharine is Bell\u2019s Iceman newcomer Haley Batten. At only 18 years old and an already impressive resume, we look forward to watching Haley for many, many years to come. Welcome to Bell\u2019s Iceman Haley!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also in the mix are Local Michigan Favorites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mackenzie Woodring, <\/strong>a member of the USA Paralympic squad with her tandem partner. They\u2019ve won 4 medals including gold. We haven\u2019t seen her at Iceman in a while but in 2013 she placed and impressive 3rd<\/sup> overall. Welcome back Mackenzie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Susan Vigland,<\/strong> is the quintessential local sweetheart. She\u2019s raced Pro Women before but she\u2019s back and faster than ever. Don\u2019t be surprised if 99% of the crowd is cheering for her!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaitlyn Patterson <\/strong>showed up at her first Bell\u2019s Iceman raced last year and made everyone take notice by placed 5th<\/sup>! She moved to Ann Arbor but has been on the top step more times than we can count this year. We can\u2019t wait to see what she has in the tank for this year’s Bell’s Iceman!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Pro Women\u2019s field is shaping up nicely with some familiar names and some new ones. It’s going to be a great race to watch! Chloe Woodruff: Chloe is returning in 2016 as reigning Women\u2019s Champ for 2015! 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