1. Tell us a bit about yourself
I am an Architect, married to a very tolerant bloke who allows me to explore my sporting excesses. 2 cars, 1 dog and as of last week a 5 bike family.
2. What got you into cycling?
Have cycled on and off since I was a teenager, but a recent injury from running has thrown me into it “full time”. My brother was a keen cyclist back in the 80s which got me started, back when toe clips and Apollos were the must haves.
3. How did you come to join the Easy Riders?
I was riding up the hill in North Sydney in July, came across Teflon and Clyde and was surprised to hear that Teflon was riding to Normanhurst so tagged along.
4. Tell us about your bikes.
Giant OCR3 road bike. Giant Anthem Mountain, Roadmaster 10 speed ladies bike and as of last week WiIier Izoard.
5. If you could ride anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Sydney, on a beautiful spring morning when all the commodore ute driving bogans are in bed.
6. Tell us a riding story.
In April a girlfriend and I rode to Melbourne over 4 days unsupported, and the first day which was the hardest (260kms for me, 280 for her, over bells line of road to Carcoar) also happened to coincide with one of the wettest windiest days in Sydney history. Getting out of bed at 3 in the morning when you could hear the tempest, and know what you were about to embark on was very sobering. We arrived in Carcaor somewhat shattered, but survived to ride on and complete the challenge without misshap or puncture. We arrived in Melbourne on one of those perfect Autumn afternoons, gliding up Brunswick street with the trams and the bustle of hipsters was certainly a reward after such a difficult start.
7. Do you have any advice for the riders at the back of the ER peloton?
Being a regular at the back of the 6pm peloton all I can say is Peddle for you life haha. The somewhat mis-named Easy Riders will ensure you increase your speed and fitness, especially if you live out in the Champagne West like Teflon, Brownie and I
8. Lastly, tell us something we don’t know about you.
I like running a lot. Last big run was 54 hours without sleep.