Coryn Labecki
Hometown
Garden Grove, California, USA
Date of birth
26 August 1992
Languages
English. A little Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, Tagalog
Nicknames
Too many, but Coco is the most used
Coryn has been a bike racer for over two decades, getting her start as an 11-year-old. She grew up racing mountain bike, cyclocross, track cycling, and road racing in southern California. Over the years and across the disciplines, she has won over 70 national titles and is currently the American criterium national champion.
She is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to one-day racing or punchy climbs, having won the Tour of Flanders, RideLondon Classique, Trofeo Alfredo Binda, as well as stages at the Giro d’Italia Women, the Women’s Tour, Thüringen Ladies Tour, and the Lotto Belgium Tour.
As much as Coryn loves to race, she cherishes her downtime in the off season when she can relax at home in Pennsylvania with her husband and Tank, their dog who enjoys napping and walking. She and her husband converted a Sprinter van which they use to travel around the U.S. for trips and Coryn’s training. They even have a portable pizza oven for the van, so Coryn, an avid cook, can make homemade sourdough pizza crust anywhere in the country.
Questions & Answers
How did you get into cycling?
My dad was always on two wheels. And my parents used to ride the tandem bike together on the road.
When a race gets tough, what do you tell yourself?
The faster you get over it, the sooner it's over.
If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be? Why?
I would be a pilot. I am a short person so it would be a way for me to be "taller" than everyone and to see the world from a different way.
Who is your favorite athlete in any sport? What do you admire about them?
Serena Williams. Their ability to perform under pressure and to overcome many adversities.
What is your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Dude. It means I'm from California and can be used in many ways. Nickname, call out, excited, pissed, annoyed.