I have been involved in sports my whole life. When I was younger I competed and participated in several sports, most notably in running, triathlons, and speed skating. I began speed skating when I was 10 years old and that was the sport that I eventually chose to focus on. I competed at several national events and eventually moved to Calgary to train at the national training center and attended college at SAIT Polytechnic in Computer Technology.
I began cycling in college as cross training for speed skating, and started doing some local races. After doing several national races and competing in the Canada summer games in 2005, I decided to make the cross over to cycling.
In 2006 I was selected for a project with the Canadian national team for the Montreal World Cup and Tour du Grand Montreal. After my performance there, I was named to the Canadian national team. I won my first National title in the Time Trial and Road Race and my first World championship experience that year. Although my career as a cyclist is very short, I have gained a lot of experience in the last few years and am hoping to gain more experience this year racing with Webcor. I also still enjoy many other sports such as running, snowboarding, soccer, handball, and much more! I love living a healthy and active lifestyle. My main personal goal for the 2008 season is to make the Canadian Olympic team and compete in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Top results for 2007:
1. World Road Race Championships, 9th
2. Tour de l'Ardeche Stage 1, 4th
3. Tour de l'Ardeche, Stage 6, 3rd
4. Montreal World Cup, 16th
5. Nature Valley Grand Prix, 3rd overall
Top career results:
1. World Road Race Championships, 2007, 9th
2. Tour de l'Ardeche Stage 1, 2007, 4th
3. Tour de l'Ardeche, Stage 6, 2007, 3rd
4. Canadian National Road Race Championships (Elite and Espoir), 2006, 1st
5. Canadian National Time Trial Championships (Elite and Espoir), 2006, 1st
6. Tour du Grand Montreal, 2006, 7th overall
7. Montreal World Cup, 2006, 12th
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