If it has wheels, she’s racing it. Tayte, at the ripe old age of 16, has decimated the Canadian junior ranks in whatever discipline she has turned her intense focus toward; DH, XC and even cyclocross. AND she can absolutely send it on the big freeride lines. Tayte, say hello to the world. World, say hello to the future.
Date of birth
2008-11-20
Riding with Kona since
2024.
What’s your favorite Kona in your quiver and why?
The new Process 134 CR DL.
Where are you from and where do you live?
I’m from Kelowna, BC.
What’s your favorite Kona of all time and why? (you don’t even have to have owned it)
So far it has to be the Process 134 CR DL.
What are you most looking forward to this season?
Getting to race my first year in Junior World Cup DH.
What was your favorite track/race/event of 2024 and why?
I think my favourite track was the BC cup track at Silverstar mountain! It’s my home mountain and it’s super fun to ride and race with all my friends from home.
Who has most influenced you?
My family has played the biggest role in my mountain journey, and they have always supported me and influenced me to chase my dreams in the sport!
What was the last gift you received?
A bag of candy from the SR Suntour crew!
If you were a candy bar, which would you be & why?
My mom says an Aero Bar because I’m bubbly and Fun!
How would your local bicycle mechanic describe you in three words?
“What’s that noise?”
I am a bit noise sensitive when it comes to my bike. I like to do a bolt check before every ride.
Last thing you found?
I found 60 bucks laying on the side of a trail!
Last YouTube rabbit hole you fell into?
I’m not a big YouTube watcher but once in a while I’ll watch some biking videos with my dad!
Last account you followed on Instagram?
My grandma just opened up her third Instagram account, so I had to follow!
Last time you pretended to know what someone was talking about?
My chemistry teacher was trying to explain a topic to me and it’s safe to say I was not following.
Last podcast or audio book you listened to?
I listened to a lot of the Downtime podcasts recently!
Last thing you googled?
Checked the weather at Silverstar!
Last time you accidentally hit “reply all”?
I was asking my teacher if I could take a chem test and I sent it to all of my teachers.
Last excuse you used to skip something?
I’ve gotta go do some training rides!
Last thing you fixed with duct tape?
I ripped my math book, and I duct taped the whole back of the book back together.
Last random object you used as a tool?
I used a Swiss Army knife to tighten my cleat on my shoe!
