Pinkbike.com Welcomes Fiona Taylor to the Team!!

I'd like to introduce you all to Fiona Taylor of Courtenay B.C. Fiona will be racing and product testing for us this season while she travels B.C. doing the BC cup circuit and the Island Cups too. You'll be reading about her travels through out the season, whether it be to a race or just to a new riding local. We wish her the best of luck and a big welcome to the team! Here's some info. on the fresh face:Fiona Taylor


Date of Birth December 8, 1977

Residence Courtenay, BC

Occupation Bike Courier, Snow Groomer,Bike Mechanic in training.



Career Highlights


1- Big Stupid Bike Race, Mount Washington, 2003 1st Place & my first mountain bike race.
2- BC Cup Final 4X, Mount Washington, 2004 1st place Pro-Elite Women & my muddiest race.
3- BC Cup Downhill, Panorama, 2004 1st place Expert Women, 3rd Overall and my favourite course.


2005 Schedule & Racing Goals


March 6- Port Alberni Island Cup Downhill-2nd palce
April 17- Duncan Island Cup Downhill-1st place
May 1- Hammerfest Island Cup Downhill
May 29- Port Alice Island Cup Downhill
June 5- Hemlock Valley BC Cup Downhill
June 12- Cumberland Island Cup Downhill
June 24- Panorama Mad Trapper BC Cup Downhill
July 23 & 24- Mt.7 Psychosis
July 17- Bear Mountain Challenge Mission BC Cup Downhill
July 24- Apex Mountain Resort BC Cup Downhill
July 31- Fernie Canada Cup
August 7- Calgary Canada Cup
August 14- Mount Washington Island Cup Final
August 25- Island Triple Throw Down Mount Washington BC Cup Final



2005 will be my first year racing Pro Elite and I am really looking forward to the experience. I would like to win the Island Cup this year, it is such a fun circuit to race and very competitive. Visiting all the other places in BC and Alberta is such a reward in itself - I would definitely like to have a good time, meet some new friends & see the view from the podium!

Sponsors:


Pinkbike, Mike’s Bikes, Fit2Rich, Kinetic Powder Coating, Mt. Washington Ski Resort.




Current & Future Projects


I have been touching on many aspects of Mountain Biking lately including working at a local bike shop (Mike’s Bikes). Mike is patiently teaching me how to become a bike mechanic and be more familiar with the millions of different bike parts! This will come in handy for racing, group rides and teaching.

I am planning to organize some group rides this summer in my community to encourage more people to get out & ride. Also to introduce new-comers to the awesome network of trails we have in the Comox Valley. To go along with that idea I would like to get my coaching certificate and put that to good use on our local mountain and beyond.


My creative side has not been forgotten since becoming a member of the Pinkbike team. I am visiting some new places and putting together articles and reviews for their website….stay tuned!

Memorable Day on my Bike


One of the coolest days I have spent on my bike was filming the Olympic Commercial for Geoff Kabush in July 2004. I appeared in the commercial with pro rider Leon May and the owners of Dodge City Cycle. We had fun riding (in the rain & mud) and I learned a lot about filming. The commercial turned out great, spotlighting Courtenay, Geoff and Mountain Biking Internationally.



Favorite part about training to be an athlete


Understanding the capabilities of the human body and feeling fit. I enjoy trying to work as much exercise into my daily life as I can. Working with weights this winter has been a learning experience and I am enjoying the benefits. I also like being able to eat large quantities of food without feeling guilty!


5 Quick Questions:


What are your hobbies besides riding?
Snowboarding, rock climbing, camping, traveling.

Favorite Food?
Green Curry

What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A pilot

What CD is in your player right now?
Roots the Tipping Point

What is your pet peeve?
The ferry