Leah!

Birth name: Talita;

Why Leah? A progression of Lita to Lia to Leah;

Originally from:  Sao Paulo – Brazil;

In Squamish because…: I love it! First came here out of a fortunate coincidence and stayed because I fell in love with this town! The people, the outdoors, the quality of life, the Republic!

Years riding: Well…. not many! Pedaling  for love since 1991, but riding (in the Squamish sense) for a couple of years.

Bicycles: The Wild One! (Redline Conquest Team) and Beldar the Brave (Commencal Premier) and a re-purposed Miele Road Bike.

Favourite Trails: Wonderland, Rob and Cliffs Corners, Rock’n'Roll, Tracks From Hell;

Rank in the Republic: First Volunteer, The Right Hand, Schedule lieutenant, Psychologist for the Boss, Web Mistress, Chatter box.

Super powers: Knowing where things are, Zucchini-curry-potato-soup, Sincerity;

Favourite Movies: Dogville, True Romance, everything Charlie Chaplin (and many more);

Favourite Music: From Queen to Slayer with hints of MPB (brazilian popular music) and folk;

Books: Yes! I like them! I read them! I exchange them! I talk about them! I appreciate them! Yes!

Contact: therighthand@riderepublic.com or leahsmumblings.wordpress.com