Asheville Women's Cycling Club Sponsors

Bio

Julia Schneider Hicks is an energetic new racer. She was raised in a sports oriented family in the Boston area and moved to Asheville from New Hampshire in 2007. She understands the meaning of commitment to bicycle racing and training because her brother raced BMX nationally during her childhood. Sports have always been an important part of her life. She was a competitive gymnast, soccer player and speed skater. Her education and career allowed for extensive travel across the
country where she has enjoyed cycling recreationally. Among her favorite places to cycle include Alaska, the west coast and western North Carolina. Her first cycling race was a sprint triathlon in the summer of 2007. Her second triathlon she laced 1st in her age group. She raced a sprint triathlon in her Massachusetts home town ranking 10th out of 204 women on the bicycle portion. She enjoys group rides on her mountain and road bike. Cycling has been a therapeutic outlet offering balance to her emotional, spiritual and physical health. Wellness is a primary interest of hers. She likes team and individual sports, especially if they are outside.