Ruth Winder (16 yrs)

At 16 years old, Ruth extended her race experience and winning performances in 2009 after building on her inaugural season in 2008. Ruth had over 10 wins and 10 podium places on the road. In addition to being the overall winner of Nor Cal High-School MTB League. Ruth started the year as a Cat 4 Junior and finished her season with all the qualifications as a Cat 2 Elite racer. On the track Ruth won or podium placed in every race she entered. 2010 will be Ruth’s 3rd year of cycling and her goals for the season are to compete in the US and Europe on the road and track.

Off the bike, Ruth enjoys a busy home life with her 5 siblings, taking her younger brothers and sisters on rides, she enjoys baking, drawing and looking after the family pets. Being home-schooled brings the responsibility and challenges of independent study; her favorite subjects are art and history.