Height & Weight: 159cm / 46kg

Residence: Peebles, Scottish Borders

Discipline of riding: Cross Country

Why do you ride: For fun, to keep fit, and to ride with friends

What/who started you riding/racing: my dad

Worst moment in career & why: When I lost a race by 1 second because my foot came off the pedal

What did you want to be when you were a kid: A bus driver

What gets your adrenaline going: Racing

What makes you angry: My brother, and people who skid

Favourite place to travel to: the Isle of Colonsay

Most respected bicycle riders: Emma and Tracy from The Hub

Favourite riding spots and courses: Glentress, Aviemore, Ae, Laggan and Contin

Advice to beginners: Don’t give up, especially when things get tough.  Listen to advice from your coach.

Do you have a coach:  Yes

Typical training week:

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: Running

Wednesday: Netball and gymnastics

Thursday: Running/Night riding

Friday: Kayaking

Saturday: MTB ride

Sunday:

Career Highlights:

Winning the 2007 SXC champs

Events you will do for 2008:

All 7 rounds of the SXC and 6 other races.