Rider Profile

Name: Louise Haston

Primary Club: City of Edinburgh RC

Biography

I switched over from athletics to cycling in 2009 through the gold4glasgow programme. I also work part time at Lloyd's banking group, am married to Ronnie and have a 7 year old son Riley. I have also represented GB at a World Cup and world champs, piloting Aileen Mcglynn and Lora Turnham on the tandem. Lastly, hope to pilot Aileen Mcglynn at Glasgow 2014 in the kilo and sprint.

Career Highlights to date

9th world champs time trial piloting Lora Turnham.

6th World Cup time trial piloting Aileen Mcglynn.

8th World Cup road race piloting Aileen Mcglynn.

1st British masters track champs-sprint

1st British masters track champs-pursuit

5th British nationals team sprint

6th British nationals pursuit

2nd scottish pursuit champs

Who inspires you and why

Jonathan Edwards has always inspired me from a young age, he has also proved you can achieve your goals and be the best whatever age you are:-))

How do you celebrate/relax after a big event

i go home, stuff my face and relax with the family!