Meet Christopher Blevins: Olympic Cyclist, Creative Force, and Community Builder

• 🥇 Elite Multi-Discipline Cyclist: Christopher is a two-time Olympian and the first American male to win a World Cup XC race in 27 years.

• 🚲 Durango Roots & DEVO Alum: He got his start in Durango through BMX and Durango DEVO, where Tailwind first entered the picture.

• ❤️ Driven by Purpose: He’s passionate about supporting youth and community through cycling, especially via his work with Silver Stallion.

• 🎤 Creative Off the Bike: Christopher is a poet, hip-hop artist, and founder of a video production company, Stillspoke.

Christopher Blevins is a two-time Olympian, world champion, and one of the most exciting cycling talents in America. From mountain biking to road, BMX to cyclocross, he’s racked up major wins and proven he can perform at a world-class level across disciplines. He won US XC Mountain Bike Nationals in the Junior category seven years in a row. In 2021, he represented the U.S. at the Tokyo Olympics, then went on to win the first-ever UCI Short Track World Championship and capped the season with a historic XC World Cup win in Snowshoe, West Virginia — the first by an American male in 27 years. In 2024, Christopher continued his momentum with a World Cup victory in Mariporã, two second-place finishes, and competition at the Paris Olympic Games.

When he’s not racing, Christopher taps into his creative side through hip-hop and spoken word poetry. He also runs his own video production company, Stilspoke.

Q&A with Christopher

Chris! We can’t express how excited we are to have you on the team. Can you talk about growing up in Durango, the Devo program, your early experience with Tailwind, and what made you fall in love with cycling?

Growing up in Durango made it easy to fall in love with the bike. It’s something I naturally fell into at a young age through days at BMX practice and rides with Durango DEVO. Each DEVO practice was about fun and exploration, and with such a good community of friends and coaches, it was easy to keep pursuing the bike all the way up to where I am now. Tailwind was likely the first drink mix I scooped myself, at the end of a DEVO practice one summer. It’s so cool to come full circle and work with a brand that's been there since the beginning.

There are so many nutrition options out there and you are one of the top cyclists in the world. What brought you to Tailwind?

The biggest reason I’m working with Tailwind is its support of the Silver Stallion nonprofit, the brand’s connection to Durango, and its support of the cycling community in general. It means a lot to work with a brand that supports impactful programs that get kids on bikes. Tailwind also has a ton of flavors that make sure you have variety. When you're drinking 50–75 carbs an hour on rides and ending with a recovery shake every day, it's important to mix it up. Tailwind gives you those options — and it’s the exact formula I need for race day and long training rides.

You like writing and making music — what inspires you in these creative outlets?

My freshman year of high school I did a poetry slam that made me realize I love the process of working with words and having an outlet to express myself. It's a good way to balance what I do as an athlete, and I've found some fun ways to integrate this creativity into what I’m doing in the bike world.

Besides writing and music, what are some of your other passions?

I’m passionate about the different roles the bike can play in benefiting people’s lives. There are so many applications of it, but it's simply a great tool to build communities, support health initiatives, and create connections. I've been a part of the Silver Stallion nonprofit for a few years now, which works to support bike programming across many areas in the Navajo Nation. There are a lot of kids who shred on Navajo, and the Stallion is helping them find pathways to continue with the bike. I'm excited to see this effort keep growing — and for Tailwind’s support of the organization!

Favorite movie/TV show?

I've been super into the second season of Severance!