Date of birth:
1994.06.20
Hometown:
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Sponsors:
GT Bicycles do Brasil, ASW Racing, CrossFit BH, Clinica Moove, Pumptrack Brasil,
Hobbies:
Riding bikes hahaha
Favourite athletes:
Bernardo Cruz, Ayrton Senna, Mick Hanna

BIO

"Barbara Jechow"

I started riding bikes when 15 years old, just for fun, when I did 2nd place at the nationals – almost 3 years ago, I started to get serious about it, and training. Nowadays, I have good sponsors with me, and I’m a professional athlete. I like to ride enduro and downhill, crossfit and I have a good physiotherapist with me… My favorite place to ride is Whislter.

INTERVIEW

What are you looking for to accomplish?

It’s important to be the best you can, I try to pass a good message to everyone about how bicycles can be good, healthy, and an awesome sport to practice. We always have to get on a race to win.

What would be your greatest achievement?

My goal is to be national champion, and always improve my skills. Never stop.

What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?

Sometimes it’s hard to get a routine, but with that, you got a lot of discipline.

What makes you feel satisfied when performing your sport?

When I saw the culture of bicycles growing, and also when I win races… hahaha…

"Barbara Jechow"

Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?

I never ride alone. I have good tracks around me, I’m training Enduro during the week, and Downhill on weekends. 

What do you do during your training which is key to your success?

I think the mental is a big key. You need to practice it also.

What are you most nervous about when competing?

"Barbara Jechow"

The start gate. hahahaha…

Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?

My family, my boyfriend… they support me a lot.

What is the best piece of advice you have been ever given?

“Think training is hard? Try losing”

"Barbara Jechow"

What are your future plans?

Keep racing and training.

What are your tips for those who begin now?

Training is a big key to success, mental and physic… and NEVER give up. Nothing comes easy.

"Barbara Jechow"