Who are some of the most important and influential people in your life and career?
Some of the most influential people in my life and career are my parents, my family and my friends. I think everyone supports me and I am thankful for that.

Do you have any hobbies outside of cycling? If so what?
My hobbies outside of cycling are school, snowboarding and work. That's right, gotta work to pay the bills too. I realize these are somewhat weak hobbies but time limits us in our endeavors, so nothing to fancy.

Where is your favourite Place to Ride?
My favourite pace to ride is probably still Whistler; I love the vibe. So many different people from so many different walks of life come there to ride their bicycles. I think there is a kind of special aura around Whistler and mountain bikes which is why it makes it my favourite place to ride.

Where's your favourite place to travel?
My favourite place to travel after a hard day of riding or school is probably my bed. Seriously, though, probably Norway. I think they may actually secretly have the most beautiful women.

What band or song have you been listening to the most lately?
Seriously, don't laugh but I have kinda been on an old school rap binge lately. A little Notorious and old Jay -z... you feel me?

What are your biggest strengths on the bike?
My biggest strengths on my bike are probably similar to my biggest strengths in life. My ability to not give up and of course take a beating.

Do you have any advice to beginners?
Take slow and don't stop trying. Remember youngins if you hurt yourself now you don't get to ride the rest of the season... I feel old.

What's your best idea of having good time?
Just living life, can't be too specific. Everything is just great. Although having an iced tea on the GLC patio mid-summer with some nachos is nice.

Why do you ride?
I ride because it is part of who I am.

Do you remember what your first bike was?
Little pink girls bike... and I am not even kidding.

What first got you into riding?
My dad first got me into riding and used to take me out as a little punk shredder up in the Seymour Watershed and to the dykes (*SP) along the Pitt River. Wicked fun times back in the day.

What do you enjoy most about riding for Norco?
The thing I like most about riding for Norco is the people behind the scene. Everyone that has ever helped me at the company has been so good, giving, and helpful. It is truly the people that make Norco the best for me. It doesn't hurt that they have an awesome product too.

Key goals for 2009?
Keep the rubber side down. Progress in the little niche that I am in and just not stop.