Race Category:  Sport
What races in 2009: One or two WEMS races, the Cable Off-Road Classic, Chequamegon 40, and lots and lots of cross races.  Plus a bunch of cross country ski races and whatever other exciting things come along.
Occupation: Safe Routes to School Coordinator at the Wisconsin Dept of Transportation.  Safe Routes to School is a program that works to get kids to walk and bike to school.
Mountain Bike: Santa Cruz Juliana (purple, of course) 
Years Racing: I did my first race in 1990 (yikes!) and have been racing ever since.  In 1992 I was 3rd Overall in the Beginner Women 18-34 in the WORS series.  I also race on the road and cyclocross with the Capitol Velo Club.  However, my racing passion these days is for  cyclocross.
Training/Racing Tip: You can race and never train or you can race and train.  I've done it both ways and racing is a lot easier when you train. However, racing can still be fun even when you don't train because you are doing something with your friends in the great outdoors.  It beats going to the mall either way!  Oh yeah, and ride your bike to work.  It will change your life.
Favorite Trail/Race: In Wisconsin I like both the Reforestation Camp outside Green Bay and the Standing Rocks trails in Plover.  I love the trails in the Keweenaw Peninsula of the UP as well especially the fast, flowy trails at Swedetown. 
My favorite race was probably the 2006 Whitewater cross race where out of nowhere I took 3rd in the Cat 1/2 race.  I didn't even know I had it in me to finish that well.
Hobbies other than cycling: Being the President of both the Mad FORCs and the Capitol Velo Club I don't have much time for hobbies outside cycling.  However, I also am involved with the Madison Nordic Ski club and really enjoy spending my winter playing in the snow.  You can find me rollerskiing when I'm not on the bike.
Other:  Check out Renee's website dedicated to the Madison Cyclocross race scene.