Crystal Anthony is a professional cyclist renowned for her versatility across multiple off-road disciplines. Growing up in a family of cyclists, she developed a passion for riding through adventurous outings with her six siblings. Since beginning her competitive career in cyclocross in 2008, Crystal has expanded into cross-country (XC), marathon mountain biking, enduro, stage racing, and gravel racing. She has achieved 21 UCI cyclocross victories and represented the United States five times at World Championships across cyclocross, gravel, and marathon mountain biking.
Currently racing for the Liv Racing Collective, Crystal has excelled in gravel events, including winning the Highlands Gravel Classic and earning podium finishes at major races like The Rad and Steamboat Gravel. She is entering her fourth season in the Life Time Grand Prix series, where she achieved her best overall finish of 8th place in 2023.
Beyond racing, Crystal is passionate about coaching and runs Crystal Anthony Coaching to help athletes achieve their goals. She holds degrees from Gordon College (BS) and Harvard University (M.Ed.) and integrates her expertise in health and nutrition into her coaching. An avid foodie, she shares wholesome recipes on her website and enjoys exploring trails near her home in Bentonville, Arkansas.