Hometown: Kamloops, BC – A.K.A. Mountain Biking Capital of Canada

Fave Food(s): Remedy wraps! I’m also a huge fan of the occassional tenderloin steak and loaded baked potato.

Interests other than cycling: I dabble with running and last year made my debut into triathlon. I’m a keen backpacker when, if ever, I take a weekend away from cycling. My family has turned me into a boardgamer, I’m a big fan of Settlers of Catan and Bohnanza.

Favorite place/trail to ride: As a non-native Edmontonian I am impressed with the incredibly fine city riding. However, I do love to escape to Jasper and Canmore!

Occupation: Environmental Planner but I’d be happy to give it up to become a professional cyclist!

Occupation pertaining to Hardcore: XC mountain biking and cyclocross. Technical singletrack specialist. I’m not known for my cardiovascular fitness; I blame it on my roots (Kamloops).

5 words my friends use to describe me: I’m pretty sure there are only two words “bike fanatic”. I’d like to think that they also call me a “well-rounded individual”.

Claim to fame: Who said I was famous?

Why I race: I love it. I love good, healthy, friendly competition. Competition keeps me fit and keeps me engaged in training. I love improving, which only comes with MORE riding. That brings me back to why I’d love to quit my job… I hope my employer doesn’t read this!

Your weapon of choice for the 2010 season, in detail: It looks like it will be the 2009 Team Marin XT. It’s stock except for an Easton Monkey Lite SL bar, EC70 seatpost (long legs = longer post) and, more importantly, the sweetest wheelset you’ll ever see—let me introduce to you the Iindustry Nine (I9) Ultralite Race (http://www.industrynine.net/Ultralite_Race). Stiff, wickedly quick engagement, fast, fast, fast and HOT. Be warned that these have a 165 lb rider weight limit! Side effects may include rapid improvement, which you will then attribute to your awesome training plan. I’ll be honest, it was the wheels (and superlight hardtail). J