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Laura YoistenPhoto: Chris Norris (www.chrisnorris.com)
Residence/Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Years Racing: 8
Years on Webcor: 2
Top reason for joining Webcor: I rode on the Webcor Builders team last year and was very impressed with the organization and stature of the team. I am very confident that the team will have a repeat performance this year and am excited to be a part of it.
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 Laura Yoisten with husband Ryan McKenzie |
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How do you Go Green? I shop at places that use recycled materials for the products they sell such at MEC and Patagonia; recycle all bottles, cans, and other materials that can be recycled; make sure to turn off all lights and appliances that are not being used. |
I started cycling at age 14 on the mountain bike trails in the Rocky Mountains near Calgary. From my childhood dream of one day competing as a downhill mountain biker, I have now experienced all the aspects of cycling, maturing into a career as a full-time road and track cyclist. My first international competition was at the 2001 Junior Road and Track World Championships. I developed through the sport and had a breakthrough year in 2004 when I raced on the National Development Team in multiple international events, achieving results above expectations. In 2005 I completed my first full road season, competing in many NRC races, the Pan American Championships in Argentina, and several road world cups. Through 2006, I raced with the Victory Brewing Cycling Team, where I was able to capitalize on my strength as a road sprinter and win multiple events. My off-season consists mainly of a 6-week block where I fit in an entire year of work as a porter at a hospital in Calgary, usually in the months of October and November, to cover the rest of the year’s excursions. Last off season, I had an extra exciting week where I planned a wedding and married my best friend of 15 years, Ryan McKenzie, all in just five days. This year we repeated this event with a little more time and a lot more people. Top results for 2007: Top career results: |
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