Athlete Profile

Discipline: Cross country mountain biking

Category/Distance:Elite Women, Olympic distance

Athlete Info

What was your favorite cartoon growing up?

Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles.

List five things you would want on a deserted island.

• Water
• Coffee
• Apples
• Oatmeal
• Avocadoes
• Peanut butter

What was the last song that you sung along to?

The last one I listened to.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Boots. I have so many and I’m always finding more I love.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I really wanted be everything, but I always wanted to be an athlete.

What are you doing when you are not riding?

I work part-time as a physiotherapist. I also like to run, do yoga, cook, and garden.

What is your favorite pre-event meal?

Oatmeal, blueberries, banana, and peanut butter.

What is your favorite post-event meal?

A tomato and avocado sandwhich, an apple, and something salty like roasted peanuts.

What is your greatest achievement in your sport?

Wining a medal at the PanAm Games was great. I also love hearing from people that I have helped to motivate them to ride their bikes or to get more active.

How does CycleOps help you achieve your goals?

I use a power meter on my road and mountain bikes to monitor my training and progress. I also use the Fluid2 trainer and the Aluminum Roller with Resistance for inside training.