Mountain Biking

HOYH Outside of geophysics, I'm likely at higher elevations mountain biking (or skiing and snowboarding in the winter). Biking is a way to disconnect for a while as I really have to focus on the roots and rocks! I enjoy a steep climb and love the rewarding descent. I also like riding my cross bike, probably because it's in my Belgian genes to do so.

Throughout summer, I usually guide mountain bike rides at various levels with my local cycling association TORCA. I’ve also guided with the Muddbunnies Riding Club for many years and coached a season with the Coquitlam School District mountain bike team. For 2017, I am a Norco John Henry ambassador and have been leading women’s group rides with my pal Stacey.

I’m usually much more involved with leading group rides but that changed when we adopted our rescue Australian Shepherd in April 2017. While I’m riding my bike less as he’s getting settled, he’s definitely more than worth it!!

I’ve been a director on TORCA’s board for two years now and primarily focus on planning the race series, writing funding grants, drafting monthly meeting agendas, and working with local and provincial governments to legitimize local trail networks.

I’m a certified mountain bike instructor and teach at the beginner and intermediate levels with a local start-up comapny Ozmosis Training.

Racing

I’m not a competitive person but I like to challenge myself once in a while. Here’s a list of recent races/events I’ve participated in.