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I like a bit of everything from my cycling – seeing new places, spending time with like-minded folks on social rides, structured training to improve my racing, challenging myself – but mostly it’s the sheer joy of being outside!

I have cycled most of my life but took up road cycling seriously after being inspired by the London 2012 Olympics Games and the success of the British team.

I am mainly a social rider. I really enjoy being outdoors, taking in the view wherever I’m riding.  I love heading out to different places whether that’s from Kingston or much further afield and appreciating the change of scenery.

Before joining Forge I had been commuting to work by bike and was a member of a social cycling club. I wanted to improve my riding technique and fitness, and meet more like-minded people.

I began taking cycling a little more seriously around three years ago after commuting by bike for a couple of months. Since then my competitiveness has got the better of me and I started training in a more structured way and then racing in local criterium races in 2021.

I love outdoor sports, and I bought my first road bike back in 2017 when I was living in Barcelona.