Who are some of the most important and influential people in your life and career?
My parents, brother and boyfriend who are always really supportive and encouraging of everything I do. Sue and Kevin Haviland have had a huge influence on my cycling the last couple of years, as well as my teammates and coaches.

Do you have any hobbies outside of cycling? If so what?
Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and anything outdoors. I also enjoy reading and knitting.

Where is your favorite Place to Ride?
Used to be the trails of Southern Ontario but I'm branching out, BC has some great places to ride. Salmon Arm is a new favourite and Kamloops is great too.

Where's your favorite place to travel?
Paradise Harbour, Antarctica.

What would you list as a career highlight?
Canada Cup win, Kamloops 2008.

What has been your best riding experience?
A week of riding trails in New Zealand after the 2006 World Championships.

And the worst?
Crashing and breaking my clavicle the day before my first elite Canada cup.

What are your biggest strengths on the bike?
Jumps

What are your biggest weaknesses on the bike?
Landings

Do you have any advice to beginners?
Enjoy riding and just have fun getting out and exploring new places and new trails.

What's your best idea of having a good time?
A day spent on the mountain bike with a group of friends riding fun, flowing trails somewhere in the mountains to the point of exhaustion.

Do you remember what your first Bike was?
First mountain bike was a GT Timberline with a pink bottle cage.

What do you enjoy most about riding for Norco?
Norco is a great group of employees and racers with the common goal of enjoying riding.

Key goals for 2009?
Improve on previous season results, tackle the technical riding of mud, have fun and ride some new trails.

Sponsor Shout out:
Norco and my parents.