Profile: Barb Howe
Nickname: Barbarella
Age: 33
Location: Berkeley, CA
When I’m not riding my bike: I work as a sale rep for Vanderkitten, prepare elaborate meals and sometimes go rock climbing.
Velomuse: Who is your role model in cycling?
Barbarella: Two kinds of people, the first are the people you see out riding their bike year round rain or shine because it’s how they get around and you can tell they love to ride their bike. The second kind of person is the woman racer who has a full time job but is dedicated and talented enough to mix it up with the salaried pro’s. (I’m not talking about myself but people like Mo Bruno-Roy, Wendy Simms, Rachael Lloyd and Ann Knapp)
Follow Barbarella on Twitter: barbhowe
http://www.barbarahowe.com/
*Photo Courtesy: Tim Gasperak/gasperak.com*
Profile: Cathy Haagen-Smit
Name: Cathy Haagen-Smit
Age: 53
Location: Newcastle, in Northern CA
When not riding a bike, or advocating for bicycle access: I love to laugh with nice friends, read, cook, hike (sometimes at a running pace) and I just started a little yoga.
Velomuse: Who is your role model in cycling?
CHS: You know the phrase, “it takes a village…” That pretty much wraps up how I was inspired and am continually inspired to ride my bicycle. I joined the local bike club and gleaned pointers from the whole variety of members, young & old, fit & fat, serious & funny.
Profile: Dawn Lovejoy
Name: Dawn Lovejoy
Age: 48
Location: Andover, MA
When I’m not riding/racing: I enjoy thrift shops, craigslist, yoga, hiking and eating…not in any specific kind of order!
Velomuse: Who is your role model in cycling?”
DL: “My role model in cycling is the one and only Jeannie Longo. Her continued ability to keep winning, to keep racing and keep being competitive at her level and at her age leaves me breathless”
Profile: Kathie Reid
Nickname: Dr. Reid (only because I’m a college prof!)
Age: 43
Location: Fresno, California in Fall, Winter, Spring; Bridgeport, California in Summer
What I do when not riding/working: Freelance writer, primarily covering all things road racing!
Velomuse: “Who is your role model in cycling?”
Dr. Ried: “Now that I’ve been writing about the professional women’s peloton for three years, there are too many great women cyclists to choose just one role model! But, my first cycling role model — who continues to be an inspiration to me — is my first coach, Kristi Eastin (formerly Kristi Hill), who is a former pro in both road and mountain. Not only is she an amazingly talented hammer on the bike, but incredibly humble, gracious, and generous about sharing her knowledge with other women (and men!) to bring them into the sport.”
Link to website – http://kathiereid.blogspot.com
Profile: Aviva Prager
Name: Aviva Prager
Age: 17
Location: Albany, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Enjoying the outdoors/conservation work, (college apps, hah just kidding)
Velomuse: “Who is your role model in cycling?”
AP: “My role model in cycling is Michelle Dumaresq, a professional downhill mountain biker who races for Canada’s national mountain bike team. As a post operative transgendered woman she has faced much adversity throughout her career. However, she has been open about her her history as a trans woman and continued to follow her passion, paving the way for the next trans mountain biker.”
Profile: Michelle Johnson
Nickname: MJProfile: Rebecca Rusch
Nickname: Reba or The Queen of Pain
Hometown: Ketchum, ID
Age: 41, and faster/fitter than I’ve ever been!
When I’m not riding: part time firefighter/EMT at home
Velomuse: “Who is your role model in cycling?”
Queen of Pain: “My coach Matthew Weatherley-White because he’s a friend, a motivator, a cheerleader, an educator, a training partner and is crucial to my success. He also balances a very full time job, house, wife and training with travel, racing and exploring. He’s an extremely well rounded, elite athlete and is accomplished in rowing, running, cycling and adventure racing. Despite his achievements and ultra busy schedule, his eyes still light up like a kid when he gets on his bike or heads out for an adventure and his passion is contagious.”
Note: This is one in a series of women showcased. Hopefully, we’ll get enough response to share something new everyday.
