Height & Weight: 175cm

Residence: Scotland

Discipline of riding: Cross country and road

Why do you ride: Can’t imagine not riding.

What/who started you riding/racing: I wanted to see how I got on against others my age and it gave me targets to aim for.

Worst moment in career & why: Falling in a river because I couldn’t get my cleats undone, and finishing a race with just one shoe!

What did you want to be when you were a kid: A farmer!

What gets your adrenaline going: Nearly crashing/crashing/and doing something for the first time.

What makes you angry: Inconsiderate people

Favourite place to travel to: Canada

Most respected bicycle riders: Eric Carter, Steve Peat, Brian lopes and Sam Hill

Other most respected athletes: Lewis Hamilton and Paula Radcliffe

Favourite riding spots and courses: Fort William, Canmore and Innerleithen

Advice to beginners: Pick smooth lines and learn the basics first

Do you have a coach:  Yes

Typical training week:

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: 2 hour mtb ride

Wednesday: Rollers

Thursday: Intervals

Friday: Rollers

Saturday: MTB ride

Sunday: Road ride

Career Highlights:

2nd Scottish champs, and making the Scottish talent team

Events you will do for 2008:

NPS XC, SXC, Kerry Youth tour, British youth champs.