Passion is the fuel of life.  In each of us, we must find from within that fire that gives us a sense of purpose, vitalizing energy, joie de vivre. 

I didn’t “know” what my passion was – I had to discover it.  Growing up, I played lots of sports – hockey, lacrosse, soccer, badminton - and loved them all. Yet, none filled me with such excitement that I could never get enough. 

At age 13, I was introduced to cycling. It’s not that I hadn’t ridden bikes before – in fact, I’ve been riding bikes for as long as I can remember. But I hadn’t ever cycled competitively. Looking for a new adventure, I came across a local youth cycling club called Devo. My life would be forever changed.

Not only did I learn technical riding skills and how to ride safely, I also discovered an entirely new feeling – exhilaration! The marriage of freedom on a bike, excitement of competition, and thrill of speed gave me something that I didn’t even know I was looking for – my passion. 

The pursuit of excellence drives me to learn more and work hard.  Passion for cycling fuels the fire that burns within. Ride on!