The Team
“I like racing because I love going fast and being able to be competitive at a high level. The main reason I decided to join RFDA is to open more opportunities and be able to train with girls who all enjoy riding their bikes as much as I do."
Age: 16
Home Town: Wolverhampton
Category:
AMALIA SOUTHALL
“As the youngest member of the team I have been cycling in a Club for about 7 years. I love Cyclo cross and road racing and am hoping to start racing on the velodrome this year. Hilly courses are my forte! When I am not riding my bike I love Cross country running. RFDA is an amazing opportunity for me to ride, train and race with other girls that share my passion for cycling.”
Age: 14
Home Town: Holmfirth
Category: Youth B
AMY MOURNE
“I will be riding for the RFDA Youth A team. I started racing when I was 13, a couple of years after being inspired by the Tour de France in 2014. My aim for the forthcoming season is to improve as much as I can, with the fantastic support we are receiving from RFDA I want to start challenging for some good results.”
Age: 16
Home Town: Boston Spa
Category: Youth A
CHARLOTTE FOX
“I'm really exited to go into the 2019 road season riding for RFDA. I've just completed another successful season of cyclocross and now I'm looking forward to moving onto the road. I have been racing since the age of four and absolutely love it.”
Age: 16
Home Town: Barnsley
Category: Youth A
CHLOE HINCHLIFFE
“I’m going to be riding for the RFDA youth team as a U16. I’ve been riding my bike since I was three and a half years old, and haven’t put it down since.
I started racing mountain bikes and cycle speedway, and from there I found road and track racing. I love all disciplines and I’m very happy that RFDA is helping me progress my racing on the road, track and mountain biking. I’m very much looking forward to the forthcoming season.”
Age: 16
Home Town: Rotherham
Category: Youth A
ERIN AVILL
“I have enjoyed cycling from a young age, starting with mountain biking when I was 8 years old before progressing to Track and Road racing! My dad got me into cycling as he has ridden and raced bikes since he was a child! I look forward to the upcoming season with the RFDA team, I feel that with their support and guidance I will be able to compete throughout the year at the best of my ability.”
Age: 18
Home Town: Worksop
Category: Junior
EVELYN OLDALE
“I’ve been riding since I was thirteen and since then cycling has been a big passion and huge part of my life. I have really enjoyed riding cyclocross to date but now I’m looking forward to riding and competing more on the road. I’m really excited for the upcoming season with the rest of the team and I feel extremely lucky to be given the opportunity I’ve been given with being able to be part of RFDA. I can’t wait to work with some amazing people within RFDA.”
Age: 17
Home Town: Halifax
Category: Junior
JASMINE LOMAS
“My interest in cycling first developed whilst watching my brothers compete in XC MTB races. I decided to give MTB a go and joined my local club Hetton Hawks and never looked back! As my passion developed, I started to try different disciplines - cyclocross first, then road and in the last year or two I have also competed in track. I am super excited to be joining and riding for RFDA this year. To be part of such a great group of female riders will be amazing. I can’t wait for the season to begin 😃"
Age: 15
Home Town: Gateshead
Category: Youth A
KATIE HADNUM
“I am excited to be riding for the RFDA Youth A team this year. I have been racing since 9 years old and have loved it ever since. I race on the track and road, I can’t wait to get started with the 2020 season. I am hoping this year to achieve some good results at National races and I am really looking forward to being part of the NW team for the Youth Tour of Scotland in April.”
Age: 14
Home Town: Oldham
Category: Youth A
LEAH WILCOX
“I’m really pleased to be part of RFDA’s under 14 race team. I became interested in cycling after watching the Tour de France Grand Depart go through Masham in 2014 and I started racing in 2016. RFDA along with the sponsors are providing fantastic support and I’m looking forward to the start of the race season”
Age: 15
Home Town: Pateley Bridge
Category: Youth B
MO LEEMING-SYKES
“I have been riding for a year and a half now after a career as a distance runner and have raced two full seasons of cyclo-cross, both nationally and internationally in Belgium. I am really excited and proud to be at the start of an action packed road season with the full support of Racescene Female Development Academy.”
Age: 17
Home Town: Pontefract
Category: Junior
POPPY COOKE
“I’m really looking forward to racing for RFDA’s Junior team. I have been cycling since I was 11 and began racing at the age of 13 . Cycling quickly became my main passion after seeing the Tour de France when it came to Yorkshire in 2014. I love the support RFDA offers and I know they will help me become the best I can be.”
Age: 17
Home Town: York
Category: Junior
REBECCA DAWES
“I’m super excited to race with RFDA as a Junior. I have been racing for a few years and have been fortunate to ride with the GB Academy. I know RFDA has a lot to offer and I hope to make the most of it. The kit looks fantastic and I can't wait to get my special Team Edition bike. Bring on the events and let's get racing.”
Age: 17
Home Town: Matlock
Category: Junior
