Ted King
Cyclist
Vermont
Co-founder of UnTapped during his time in the European-based World Tour of cycling, Ted is now a gravel cycling aficionado, husband and father, coach, and handles much of the communication here at UnTapped.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle
Alpine Skier
Vermont
Sometimes your family legacy means you must be a ski racer. RCS has taken on the Cochran Family skiing mantle for his generation. His accomplishments include a World Cup win, twp Olympic silver medals, US National Championships, and countless other podiums. Ryan frequently returns to his home mountain to encourage the youngsters following in his ski tracks.
Emily Newsom
Cyclist
Texas
Emily Newsom is a perpetually smiling face from the cycling world that we’re excited to have as a Maple Fanatic. This Texas-based pro has ridden the world’s biggest road races and is now taking her talents to a mixed race schedule of gravel, mountain biking, and road. As a mother and wife, she has strong family values, a degree in piano performance, and a strong drive for the top spot on the podium.
Ben Ogden
Nordic Skier
Vermont
Ben is a cross country skier from Southern Vermont. He won two silver medals in 2026 at Milan Cortina, his second Olympic appearance. He’s spent the past five seasons on the World Cup and won two national championships at the University of Vermont. There he studied mechanical engineering, including the physics of producing maple syrup.
Aliza Lapierre
Trail Runner
Vermont
Aliza runs faster than you do. And she is an integral part of the UnTapped team. She’s a born and raised Vermonter and will happily tear your legs off while telling you why maple syrup is awesome.
Ian Boswell
Cyclist
Vermont
Ian retired from racing in the World Tour after 7 years and now lives in Vermont with his family. He grew up in Bend, Oregon, and started biking competitively as a teen. He is the 2021 Unbound 200 winner and organizes the Peacham Fall Fondo gravel event with his wife. When he is not riding his bike, you may find him skiing, fishing, camping or eating maple creemees.
Laura King
Cyclist
Vermont
Laura King raced triathlon for 12 years until discovering she liked playing in the dirt even more. She has worked in the cycling industry for over a decade, co-founded the gravel race Rooted Vermont, and consults with organizations and brands in the outdoor space. Laura enjoys traveling as a family to race and ride bikes, foster community, and encourage growth of the sport.
Jonathan Ladson
Runner
Virginia
Jonathan Ladson, better known as Fogell, began his athletic career as a national taekwondo champion and an accomplished amateur boxer. An injury led him to running, a sport he once hated but now fully embraces. You can find him chasing podiums, pursuing a FKT (Fastest Known Time), or just being an inspiration so others can see what they’re capable of.
Annijke Wade
Mountain Athlete
California
Annijke (she/her) is an adaptive mountain biker, para off road cyclist and adaptive athlete. In 2021, Annijke sustained a spinal cord injury during a mountain bike accident. Now, she is back to sport and living as a full time wheelchair user. Outside of loving mountain biking and being outdoors, Annijke also is passionate about making the outdoors and mountain biking a safe space for all.
Bond Almand
Ultra Cyclist
Tennessee
Bond’s passion for covering incredible distances on his bike (often at world-record pace) is matched only by his determination to support and advance environmental causes that are near and dear to his heart. Check out his website here.