NICKNAME
DUFF
HOMETOWN
Burlington, ON
DAY JOB
Personal Trainer Specialist (owner of www.Fit4Adventure.ca)
YEARS RIDING
34 years
PRIMARY RIDING STYLE
XC Mountain Bike, CX (gravel & adventure)
FAVOURITE RIDE PLACE/ROUTE
I have too many favourites! Kelso, Turkey Point, Hyrdo Cut, Bronte, Hardwood Hills, Copeland Forest, Durham Forest, Puslinch, Dufferin Forest, 3 Stage
FAVOURITE POST-RIDE MEAL/DRINK
BEER - Corona or Sol
CLIMB VS. DESCEND?
I love to climb - it's a love/hate thing! Love the challenge of a long demanding climb or super steep climbs with rocks & roots
**DREAM RIDE
**New Zealand, Whaka Forest - The Redwoods, The Old Ghost Road, Great Lake Trails
FULL LYCRA, Y/N?
Yes
DREAM RACE/EVENT
BC Bike Race - Training now for July 2018
I LOVE RIDING WITH
My husband Peter
FAVOURITE QUOTE/MOTTO
Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul
WHY DO YOU RIDE?
Enjoyment, fitness, challenges me (physically & mentally), friendships, flow, coaching, race, being out in nature, stress release, makes me happy, free my mind, focus
SKILL YOU WISH YOU COULD MASTER BUT HAVEN'T (YET)
Super Steep drops with rocks & roots, drifting
