An Olympic Journey
It all started here, on our farm in Harvey, NB with the help of my brother Geoff and the unwavering support of my super parents After a childhood full of horses I made the switch to riding bikes at 16. My first chance racing large fields of women was at the 2001 Canada Summer Games in London, Ontario. Even road racing became fun with big field sizes! I had a feeling, confirmed by a fortune cookie this year, but man it was a lot of work to get there! After moving to BC for school in 2001, I met my husband Keith, self proclaimed mtb rain ninja. Suddenly my home became the west coast of Canada and cycling a year round activity. In 2002 I met my coach Dan Proulx when I joined the Triathlon club to get in shape. I eventually convinced him to take me on as an athlete, despite my apparent lack of form. 9 years later we earned our first World Championship title! I found my inspiration in fellow Canadian racers Kiara Bisaro and Marie-Helene Premont. Photo 2