If you're a Sea to Sky resident who's paid attention to the area's youth mountain bike scene, you might already know the name Ruby Wells.
The Squamolian placed first overall in last year's B.C. Cup downhill circuit and is the reigning U15 DH national champ. She hopped on a bike at the tender age of one and was hooked immediately, though she didn't get into racing until 12.
Now 15 years old, Wells has signed on with the Devinci Development Team. It's the same brand represented by Red Bull Rampage silver medallist Evan Wall of 蜜桃视频appand Irish contender Greg Callaghan.
"I'm super stoked to be riding for a Canadian brand. I love how Devinci makes all their bikes right here in Canada," said Wells. "Devinci has a very rich racing heritage and I’m really happy and excited to ride for them. It’s a wonderful opportunity and I can't wait to see what this year brings!"
Wells' favourite thing about her chosen sport is being in the woods. In her mind, few experiences are more gratifying than a ride through the forest, observing trees fly by while being surrounded by natural sights and sounds. Having said so, you can't be a great DH rider without a bit of craving for adrenaline, and she's got that as well.
It's a good thing Wells was raised in Pemberton and Squamish, Canada's premier hotspot for mountain biking. She's a huge fan of and achieved last year on the daunting 1199 track.
'Highly motivated'
Not one to back down from a challenge, Wells elected to race in the ladies' pro division of rather than take a guaranteed medal in what would have been a two-athlete U17 field. The end result? A time of 24 minutes and 16.43 seconds to make her the runner-up behind victorious veteran (23:46.50) and ahead of elite World Cup debutante in third (24:17.68).
Wells has some big future dreams: individual World Cup wins, a World Championship gold medal and even the World Cup overall title. She plans to do everything it takes to realize these grand aspirations, with a passionate clan of supporters firmly in her corner.
The girl's father, Chris said: "Ruby is highly motivated towards riding and especially racing her bikes. From the many hours in the gym, to training rides and working on the baseline skills in between, she has shown excellent dedication to improving her overall skill set. Ruby has embraced all of the experiences offered to her. Being able to race tracks like 1199 and overcoming challenges such as the crazy weather changes mid-race run at Nationals last year are teaching her resilience, which will be vital as she progresses throughout her career."
Chris revealed that his daughter dislocated her shoulder at the end of 2024, but showed off tireless work ethic in rehabilitating the ailment. Needless to say, he is proud of her achievements and is especially thrilled to have her sign on with Devinci: a brand with a rich racing heritage.
"My family and friends are so supportive. I would not be where I am without them," Ruby said. "I’m really thankful for them and they mean so much to me. My parents take me to all the races, which is a big commitment, and are always very encouraging. Big shoutout to my sponsors Devinci, Ride NF, Coast Optics and Corsa Cycles as well, and to Instinct Development for all of the valuable coaching days.
"I am pleased with my performances but I am more happy about the experiences I have had on my bike. Being able to do all these races and push myself is really special and important to me. Biking and racing makes me so happy and I love going as fast as I possibly can."
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