Rider Profile

Name: Emma Baird

Primary Club: City of Edinburgh Racing Club

Biography

I started cycling at the end of 2009 after being tested as part of the “gold4glasgow”programme. Previously I had been a 100/200m runner and played football for Hibs Girls. I found out about the cross over programme whilst studying sport studies at Stirling University. After a reoccurring shin injury cycling gave me renewed motivation and measuring the highest power output on the day – I was later told; I had the raw materials for sprint cycling. With the transfer complete I became Scottish champion in 2010 and alongside my team mate took Bronze in the team sprint at the British championships. I retained the Scottish title this year in the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome breaking the Scottish record. My attention lies now on qualifying for 2014 commonwealth games.

Career Highlights to date

2012

Scottish 500m TT champion

Scottish kierin – bronze

Holland sprint omninum – 2nd

2011

Scottish kierin champion

British championships – 4th kierin

2010

Scottish champion 2010 – womens 500m TT

British Bronze medallist – team sprint

Who inspires you and why

With-in cycling Anna Meares and Victoria Pendleton! Outwith cycling - My dad who has supported me from a very young age during my sporting pursuits.

How do you celebrate/relax after a big event

I normally have a treat like cake or chocolate or end of season - celebrate with my close friends and family.