At 16, Jessica has been selected to represent NZ at the 2018 Oceania Track Cycling Championships. She began the sport aged 9, encouraged by her Nana (a former NZ cycling rep) and Poppa (a bike shop and Canterbury team mechanic). Balancing school with part time work and cycling success, Jessica is already a multi NZ cycling medallist and national U19 national and U20 champion in different classes. This Grant will help towards the upcoming Oceania champs.