Who are you, and what do you do? Tell us a bit about yourself.

My name is Gwendalyn Gibson, I’m from Southern California, and I am a professional cyclist for Trek Factory Racing. I race Cross Country Mountain bikes on the World Cup circuit and I’ve been riding for 10 years now!.

What is your favourite place to train, and what makes it special for you?

My favorite place to train is Colorado because it has some of the most beautiful roads and trails I’ve ever been on, hours on the bike there just seem to fly by. It’s a special place for me too because it’s where I attended university and largely where I developed into an elite athlete.

What is your favourite Santini item, and why?

My favorite Santini item is the skin suit because it’s comfortable, light, and when you put it on you just know you’re going fast that day. I primarily use it for racing but occasionally I put it on for efforts just to give me a little extra moral that day.

What Santini piece or accessory do you consider essential for winter?

I think the most essential santini piece is a vest. I use it in almost every season because it’s easy to put on with just your kit to keep your core warm if it’s windy or just slight cold and easy to store in your pockets. In the winter it’s a must have, for really cold days it’s always good to have another layer over a jacket to keep warm. I prefer the orange high vis one in particular because you feel extra safe on the roads knowing traffic can see you.