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Name: Julie Hunter

Nickname: Jules or PBJ

Star sign: Libra

Birthday: September 27

Current city: Richmond, VA

What’s the bike scene like in Richmond, VA for females?
It’s growing! There are a ton of ladies in the city that ride bikes for fun and as a mode of transportation. I feel that more females are getting involved in the riding and racing community than ever before. Cycling can often be intimidating for women because it is male-dominated sport, but the ladies are sticking together and carving their own place in the RVA bike scene.

What’s your favourite ride right now?
That’s a tough question to answer, but I have to say that my favourite bike will always be my track bike, a pink EAI Bareknuckle. It was my daily (and only) ride for over 3 years and although I have several other bikes, I always have so much fun speeding through the city with no brakes!

Where’s your favourite place to ride?
I really enjoy riding off-road whether it’s on a mountain bike or a cyclocross bike. It’s a great escape from city riding and you don’t have to worry about car traffic… just rocks and trees.

Favourite riding outfit: As much as I enjoy wearing spandex, jean shorts and a tank or hoodie work just as well for me.

Favourite food: Almond milk ice cream

Favourite movie: I usually can’t sit still to watch an entire movie, but Breaking Away is a good one.

Favourite books: Crime and Punishment and The Little Prince

What makes you laugh? I usually make myself laugh, although I tend to smile/giggle at just about everything

What makes you angry? It is very hard to make me angry, but I can get irritated when I see people riding bikes with the saddle way too low (or occasionally too high).

What are you listening to on your I-pod? I have an I-pod somewhere… I think?

Do you have any pets? Does a sock monkey count? He’s pink and his name is George

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