At 18, Alyana Van Horn is surging toward professional downhill mountain biking. The Medford standout has stacked regional wins and is now pushing into the national circuit, with new sponsorships easing the sport’s steep costs. Backed by a devoted family crew and driven by grit — with a few hard-earned scars — she’s chasing a place among America’s elite riders.

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