I started cycling in my 30’s to lose weight and get fit. I still remember my fear of doing a hills ride, and how hard it was to get through a group ride. Since then, I’ve done triathlons, time trials, road races, mountain biking, and epic events. Some of the hardest were:

• Three Peaks Challenge (235km and 3 mountain climbs, 13 hours to complete)
• Val d’Aran Cycle Tour in the Pyrenees (140km with 5 mountain climbs, completed in the rain, 7.5 hours to finish), leading to qualifying for the UCI Masters World Championship.
• Cape 2 Cape mountain bike event (200km over 4 days)

I now enjoy passing on my experience and helping athletes on their own cycling journey. I started coaching in 2014. My coaching qualifications and completed courses include:

• Road and Track Skills Coach (Cycling Australia)
• Training Peaks University, Coaching Summit and WKO4 webinars (Training Peaks)
• Nutrition Coach (Australian Institute of Fitness)

Most importantly, I have an analytical mind and I like to figure out how and why. I am continually developing my knowledge through reading, attending conferences, analysing data and talking to my athletes.

When I’m not thinking about cycling or nutrition, I work as an environmental consultant, helping companies to manage the environmental impacts of their work. This involves a lot of communication, analysis and report writing, so it complements my coaching skills.