stories
Roots Run Deep
'Robin'
After five years of service in the New Zealand Army, Robin Goomes was at a crossroads. She had to decide whether to continue her career as a heavy machinery operator or to make a massive bet on herself and pursue her dream of becoming a professional mountain biker. Robin had never competed outside of New Zealand, and it was rare for women to secure invites in a male-dominated sport. Despite these uncertainties and the ever-present risk of injury, she decided to roll the dice.
“Growing up on the Chathams it felt statistically impossible to become a professional mountain biker but along the way with help from so many good people it became possible. It was super special to visit the place I grew up and the places that have been so pivotal in taking my riding further than I could have dreamed. These are my roots.”Robin Goomes
Presented by: Yeti Cycles
Featuring: Robin Goomes
Director/DP: Craig Grant
Production: Bag Carrier Films
Edit: Craig Grant
Motion GFX: Brent Walker
Post Sound: Ridgeline Sound
Additional Footage: Hunt Cinema