Alison Sydor - Victoria

Alison Sydor of North Vancouver is one of the top mountain-bike racers in the world, with more wins than any other athlete in her sport. She won the silver medal for mountain biking in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and has put British Columbia on podiums all over the world showing her skills. She is the co-founder of Sprockids Shoreriders, a group dedicated to promoting mountain biking and bike racing as a sport for young people and getting them involved in the sport without prohibitive costs. Her dedication, spirit, desire and hard work make her a role model for young and old alike.