Sam Bosco competes in the road race at the 2022 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships. (Photo: Casey Gibson)

Every other week we scour the web for the latest going on in the world of U.S. Para-cycling. Here’s what you missed!

Women’s Celebration

Samantha Bosco, a two-time Paralympic medalist who won two road world titles in 2022, was honored by a trip to Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, for the Ernst & Young Women Athletes Business Network program, and a celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.

“I am in awe of these women I got to be surrounded by, inspired to chase new heights, and thankful for the amazing team in EY and Nike that put us all together for a program that will propel us throughout life,” Bosco wrote on Instagram. “So many words come to mind to describe the last 72 hours, but it’s impossible to form them into coherent sentences as I try to not burst at the seams with excitement for all of the sisterhood and unknown possibilities.

“What a way to celebrate and honor International Women’s Day. One of the best ways, if you ask me.”

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According to Bosco, this year’s class of the EY Women Athletes Business Network is getting help on transitioning from sports to successful business ventures.

“Being a mentee last year, WABN helped me use the skills I’ve learned through sport to be successful outside of sport as well while I continue to compete,” Bosco wrote on Instagram. “Needless to say, I’m excited to be here, connecting with such amazing leaders, and continuing to push my comfort zones and be successful in life.”

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Oksana The Author

Oksana Masters, a 17-time Paralympic medalist between rowing, road cycling and Nordic skiing, has added “author” to her resume.

The Ukraine native recently released her memoir, titled: “The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph.” The book covers the many complex steps of Masters’ life. That includes growing up in a Ukrainian orphanage before being adopted at age 7 and brought to the U.S., to recovering from having both legs amputated and her journey to becoming an elite Paralympic athlete.

After the release on Feb. 21, Masters’ book cover even ended up on a billboard in downtown New York City.

“I’m in shock & thrilled to share that The Hard Parts is on a @amazonbooksbillboard in NYC!” Masters wrote on Twitter.

I’m in shock & thrilled to share that The Hard Parts is on an @amazonbooksbillboard in NYC🤩!Check out my book and more content celebrating Women’s History Month⤵️ https://t.co/KJMCA99pmu pic.twitter.com/3wTsxXS8T0
— Oksana Masters (@OksanaMasters) March 1, 2023

While promoting the book, Masters did an interview with NBC Sports and talked about her love for cycling.

“What I feel is exhilarating, similar to skiing,” she said. “I feel freedom. I get the same feeling when I take my legs off. I love to climb. Downhill is terrifying but when things are moving at you so fast and you’re focused on where you want to go, it’s the most exhilarating and freeing feeling.”

You can check out the complete interview here.

Dad And Daughter

Ryan Pinney, a 2020 Paralympic bronze medalist, headed to Hawaii for some memorable family time. That gave him a beautiful backdrop for a video of Pinney and his daughter playing on a beach.

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Arm Strength

Two-time Paralympic cycling medalist Jamie Whitmore got back out on the snow for some more sit ski training last week. The cyclist has been recording her Nordic progress on Instagram and competed in her first race at the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Sit Ski Nationals back in January.

“The balance between cycling with my legs and sit skiing with my arms!” she posted on Instagram. “Super grateful to @mvbcoaching for the time on the snow! Learning more and more each time!”

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Roundup: Samantha Bosco Celebrates International Women’s Day At Nike HQ

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