Jacob Lacroix

Jacob Lacroix – 19 years old – Road Team

Bio

My name is Jacob. I grew up in Gatineau and started racing at 17. I work at BGIS in the summer and as an alpine ski coach in the winter. I love everything about biking, from the training to the technology and the new places it makes me discover. I Ride With Rendall to get to the next level of bike racing.

Why/how did you first get into cycling?

I started working in Ottawa in 2016. Being too cheap to pay for the bus and not having a car, I biked to work. Wanting to sleep in longer, I got an entry level road bike and started taking KOM’s in my neighborhood on Strava. The next fall I wanted to start racing with my brother and maybe do 1 or 2 fqsc races but less than a week before the Calabogie Classic, Guillaume Lafleur Contacted me to race with OBC Jr Team because he had seen some of my KOM’s. After the first race I was hooked and it’s only gotten better from there.

Why do you like to race and what is your proudest racing moment?

I love going really fast and being on the limit with a bunch of other people. My proudest racing moment is by far my 3^rd place finish at the elite Quebec Road Race Championships.

What else do you do for fun other than cycling?

I love alpine skiing. I’ve done it since I was 2 years old and raced for 8 years. I also love football and played through high school. Finally, I like outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.

What is your favorite ride and why?

My favorite ride is the next adventure. I often get tired of riding the same loops so I love when I find a new super calm road to discover. Lucky for me, I’ve only biked for 2 years so I can find new stuff every week!