Athlete Profile: Sian Roberts |
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| Date of Birth: |
15/08/64 |
| Occupation: |
Self employed - mountain bike trail maintenance and building |
| Height: |
5ft 5" |
| Weight: |
54kg |
| Sport: |
Mountain Biking
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| Best Achievements: |
5th European Championships, 3rd European combined cross country & downhill, British Cross-Country and Downhill Champion. 16th in the world Championships. |
| Favorite Venue: |
Vale, Colorado |
| Club: |
Unattached |
| Place of Birth |
Cardiff |
| Residence: |
Penrhyndeudraeth |
| How did you get involved in the sport? |
I used to compete in mountain running for Wales, and during a race I injured my hip. I took up cycling as an alternative means of fitness and started mountain biking with a group of friends and haven't looked back since.
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Top tips for future stars: |
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Enjoy the experience.
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Apply yourself.
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Find a group of friends to go out riding with and join a local club.
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Find the right training programme that suits you!
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Rest - don't get obsessed!
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