“ Normally the Pan American Championships are always in late August , but not in 2022 . Again , we don ’ t always do everything the traditional way . This wasn ’ t a traditional honeymoon ,” Mandy said with a laugh , “ but it was special to be there competing and representing the United States together . Someday , when we have the time and budget , we ’ ll go on our real honeymoon .”
Mandy and James are still racing and traveling together . They competed at international events in Jakarta , Indonesia , and Cairo , Egypt , so far this year and are together in Los Angeles with USA Cycling preparing for the Pan American Championships held in Argentina in early June to gain Olympic Qualifying Points .
“ Racing and training together has given us so many amazing memories and experiences ,” Mandy says . “ On and off the bikes , we push each other to be the best versions of ourselves . We love , we learn , and we grow — that ’ s the real win . It is truly something special to see how far we have come , not only as racers but as individuals .”
Thank you , Mandy and James , for making Bixlers part of your love story .
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