“I started racing when I was 4, I just remember that back then I was racing against the boys and I loved trying to beat them.”

NOT MANY CAN CLAIM THEY HAVE BEEN CROWNED THE “QUEEN OF CRANKWORX.” BUT ANNEKE, WHO HAS BEEN CHASING WINS SINCE THE AGE OF 4, SURE CAN.

HOME BASE: FOOTHILL RANCH, CALIFORNIA

AGE: 37

BEST RESULTS:

• 3x World Champion 4-cross

• European champion Enduro 2015

• Queen of Crankworx 2015

• World Cup DH podium

• 3rd overall Enduro World Series 2015

FAVORITE MUSIC?

I love all kinds of music! I use to work in a record store for 5 years and I absolutely love music!... anything but country.. haha!

FAVORITE RACE OR RIDE?

I love racing, but my favorite would be racing Pump track in Whistler, Canada

MY DREAM CAREER OUTSIDE OF CYCLING IS…

I feel very blessed with what I do, I am definitely living my dream now and I hope to keep doing this for while and inspire more people on riding bikes.

MY EARLIEST MEMORY ON A BIKE IS…

I started racing when I was 4, I just remember that back then I was racing against the boys and I loved trying to beat them.

WHY DO YOU RIDE?

It makes me happy :)

ADVICE TO UP-AND-COMING CYCLISTS:

Go out and ride with your friends and have fun!