Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
What does it mean to return home unapologetically as yourself? “Coming Home” follows Alex Showerman, a lifelong Vermonter who spent her adult years in Waterbury mountain biking, trailbuilding, and advocating for her local trails. In 2020, she came out as a queer, trans woman, which led her west to pursue a full-time career as a freeride mountain biker. But every time she returns to her roots in Vermont, she reconnects with the Green Mountain State through fresh eyes, finding a new appreciation for the place that shaped her.
In August of 2024, Alex returned home for another visit, but this time, with friends Brooklyn Bell and Hannah Bergemann in tow. Brooklyn and Hannah are two staples of the Pacific Northwest riding scene and have been mentors and sources of inspiration to Alex. "Coming Home" tells the story of an underrepresented athlete’s journey to make their mark in action sports and the world, while discovering the joy of finding their true community along the way.
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What does it mean to return home unapologetically as yourself? “Coming Home” follows Alex Showerman, a lifelong Vermonter who spent her adult years in Waterbury mountain biking, trailbuilding, and advocating for her local trails. In 2020, she came out as a queer, trans woman, which led her west to pursue a full-time career as a freeride mountain biker. But every time she returns to her roots in Vermont, she reconnects with the Green Mountain State through fresh eyes, finding a new appreciation for the place that shaped her.
In August of 2024, Alex returned home for another visit, but this time, with friends Brooklyn Bell and Hannah Bergemann in tow. Brooklyn and Hannah are two staples of the Pacific Northwest riding scene and have been mentors and sources of inspiration to Alex. "Coming Home" tells the story of an underrepresented athlete’s journey to make their mark in action sports and the world, while discovering the joy of finding their true community along the way.
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![Stefanie McDaniel rides South Mountain, Phoenix // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R9t-dWvM3v4/mqdefault.jpg "Stefanie McDaniel rides South Mountain, Phoenix // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
Phoenix local and Pivot Cycles athlete Stefanie McDaniel takes us for an early morning lap on National Loop, one of South Mountains classics.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
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![Hannah Bergemann Rides the Cascades, WA // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ubh9Q8XU7S4/mqdefault.jpg "Hannah Bergemann Rides the Cascades, WA // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
Hannah Bergemann has established herself as a top-tier free rider in the past few years. From epic lines at Formation to extensive video projects in the PNW, the world knows Hannah can handle some big moves. Ride along with Evan Voss as he follows Hannah down one of her favorite trails and see how playfully and skillfully Hannah can ride any trail.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspective on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
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