Born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, I moved my racing career from the back yard to the local high school cycling series at age 14. For the first four years I tried track cycling, mountain bike cross-country, and road cycling. When I moved into the senior women's category, I decided to focus solely on the road, because the mountainous stage races and dynamic tactics suit my strengths perfectly. I haven't looked back since. Finishing my 12th year of competition, I have become a mainstay on the Canadian National Road Cycling Team, as well as the professional trade teams. I train at the Pacific Sport National Cycling Centre in Victoria under the direction of National Team coach, Houshang Amiri.

In 2004, at the age of 22, I placed 3rd at the Canadian National Road Race Championships and bettered that in 2005 with a 2nd place finish. In 2005, as a member of the Webcor Builders Women’s Cycling Team, I was untouchable in the “Best Young Rider” category and placed second overall in the Women’s Prestige Series. Over the past two years, I have proven myself as one of the strongest in the world. In September 2007, despite struggling through the year with a knee injury, I finished in the lead group of 17 riders at the World Championships. My ultimate goal is to win a World Championship title and have my sights set firmly on the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

While making a career for myself as a professional cyclist, I have also completed three years of a Bachelors of Physical Education Degree at the University of Victoria. Teaching and coaching are a natural fit for me and I spend much of my time off the bike sharing my experience with kids and those new to the sport of cycling.

Top results for 2007:
1. World Road Race Championships, 17th