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Robyn Hughes (She/her)
Why race? Questions and lessons from an ultra-curious bikepacker
Presenter: 2026
Robyn Hughes is an experienced bikepacker equally at home navigating Toronto's urban sprawl and Ontario’s vast wilderness and strives to tear down the barriers that keep women from adventuring on a bike.
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Robyn Hughes is an experienced bikepacker equally at home navigating Toronto's urban sprawl and Ontario’s vast wilderness and strives to tear down the barriers that keep women from adventuring on a bike. She approaches ultracycling events like the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race and the 2025 Golden Horseshoe Race not just as a personal challenge, but as a living demonstration. Though she loves big adventures, her message is simple: adventure starts small, and right from your doorstep.
Home base:
Toronto, Ontario
Bike:
Panorama Taïga, Wilde Earth Ship, and my trusty lil 3-speed that gets me to softball games
Fun Facts
- I’ve been playing dodgeball for over 15 years, though it’s unclear if I can dodge a wrench
- I didn’t eat my first PB&J sandwich until I was on the BT700 in 2023 (verdict: they’re great!)
- I’ve ridden 15,847 unique kilometres in Ontario, according to Wandrer