Rising Cycling Star Moriah 'Mo' Wilson Murdered in Texas

A new Netflix documentary chronicles the life and tragic death of the 25-year-old gravel racing champion.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violence and tragedy of Moriah Wilson's murder.The tragic death of rising cycling star Moriah Wilson has left the gravel racing community in shock and mourning.Hico Today

Moriah "Mo" Wilson was a rising star in the world of professional gravel cycling when she was tragically shot and killed in Austin, Texas in May 2022. The new Netflix documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson" explores her promising career, the international manhunt for her killer, and the cycling community's outpouring of grief over her untimely death.

Why it matters

Wilson's murder at the height of her career shocked the tight-knit cycling world and sparked an intense investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of her killer, former yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong. The documentary sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and the lasting impact it has had on Wilson's family, friends, and the broader gravel racing community.

The details

Wilson, 25, was a professional gravel racer who had been racking up wins on the circuit in 2022. On May 11, 2022, she was found shot multiple times inside a friend's apartment in Austin, where she was staying ahead of a race. Authorities determined that Wilson had been dating Colin Strickland, the ex-boyfriend of Kaitlin Armstrong, who flew into a jealous rage and killed Wilson. Armstrong fled to Costa Rica but was eventually apprehended and convicted of Wilson's murder in 2023, receiving a 90-year prison sentence.

  • On May 11, 2022, Wilson was found shot and killed inside a friend's apartment in Austin.
  • In June 2022, Armstrong was apprehended in Costa Rica after a month-long manhunt.
  • In November 2023, a Texas jury found Armstrong guilty of Wilson's murder and sentenced her to 90 years in prison.

The players

Moriah "Mo" Wilson

A 25-year-old professional gravel racer who was rising to prominence in the cycling world before her tragic death.

Kaitlin Armstrong

A former yoga instructor who was convicted of murdering Wilson in 2023 and sentenced to 90 years in prison.

Colin Strickland

A former professional cyclist who had a brief romantic relationship with Wilson while on a break from his long-term girlfriend, Kaitlin Armstrong.

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What they’re saying

“Mo. She made everyone better, everyone try a bit more. I feel we were all watching her star ascend from this goofy side of our sport to the loftiest of heights. And we were all proud of her.”

— Peter Stetina, Cyclist

“Moriah Wilson was all light and laughter. She was tragically killed by a homicidal gunshot a few days ago. She was talented, intelligent, gentle, fast, focused, and graceful. She had a poise and inner strength that is so rare in any human, especially one as young as 25. There was a bubble of positivity and joy around her, and we all wanted to be in her bubble.”

— Rebecca Rusch, Mountain Biking Legend

What’s next

The Moriah Wilson Foundation, created by her family, will hold its annual Ride For Mo event in Vermont on May 9 to celebrate her life and legacy.

The takeaway

Wilson's tragic murder at the height of her cycling career has had a profound impact on the tight-knit gravel racing community, who have rallied to honor her memory and continue her legacy of positivity, determination, and joy on the bike.