Where is your homebase, Karen?

North Chattanooga

What type of races do you enjoy?

Mountain Biking

What have been your 5 race highlights so far?

• Winning state TT in 30 plus in 2000
• Completing Cherohala Challange (108 miles road ride in 100 degreee temps )
• ORAMM
• Placing at Black Bear Rampage and having the Gary Fisher hand me my prize
• Completing a Gulf Coast Traithlon (half Ironman) in 5:50 with a 1:58 half marathon run

What is a cycling dream of yours?

Bike everyday and not work.

What is your favorite place to be around Chattanooga?

Walnut Street Bridge

What has been your best moment on the bike so far this year?

Getting out there when others are not.

What is the first cycling memory you have?

Biking along the lakefront of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, in high school.

What is your favorite piece of gear?

My garmin

Why do you like to ride & work-out with other women?

I like to spend time with friends who push and boost each other.

What has been your best moment with the Velo Vixens so far?

Making fabulous friends.

What’s your advice for a future Velo Vixen?

Don’t be afraid. We are there for you.