My name is Tamara and I am a Canicross athlete based in Cornwall, where I train with my two amazing dogs – Enzo Ferrari, a 2-year-old Greyster, and Rudy, my 6-year-old Vizsla.
I discovered Canicross around four years ago after watching Matt Baker try it on The One Show and immediately thought, “That’s for me!” Since then, I’ve never looked back.
Outside of Canicross, I’m a keen road runner and once ran the London Marathon in 2:45. I also love cycling, which provides the perfect cross-training balance for the high demands of Canicross. Another passion of mine is Duathlon (run, bike, run) – I’m proud to have qualified to represent GB at age-group level at the World Championships next year.
Enzo is truly bred to run and absolutely loves his job. Together, we’ve achieved a 5k PB of 13:34 – and I’m confident we’ll go even faster this season as we continue to grow fitter and stronger as a team. While I love the buzz of racing, it’s the training I enjoy the most – working together, building that bond, and seeing what we can achieve.
I’ve been part of Canicross UK from the very start with Rudy and am now looking forward to stepping into the role of Team Captain, supporting and mentoring the other athletes. Sharing my experiences and encouraging others in their journey is something I’m incredibly excited about.
Hi! My name is Sophie, I’m 32 and I live in the beautiful Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire! I am relatively new to the cani-sports scene having spent most of my life owning and riding horses but have had dogs for many years. I first began running with my dogs back in early 2020 with the C25K program and caught the bug. I also started running with the Forest of Dean Canicross Group on social runs which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Early last year I injured my ankle so to keep myself & the dogs fit, I bought a bike and started riding having not ridden a bike since I was a child. The adrenaline rush & teamwork you can experience through Bikejor is like no other. I work on my bike skills by using the mountain bike trails and downhill tracks around the Forest of Dean- the thrill is amazing!
Let me introduce my clan to you! So, we have 7 dogs in our family all ranging from little to large:
• Ollie- 11 year old lurcher- my original running buddy but Ollie broke his leg back in April 2021 because of a tumor so now happily free runs on shorter trails on his amazing 3 legs.
• Maisie- 11 year old Sprocker- boss lady! Also now just free runs but still keeps everyone in check.
• Skye- 6 year old Border collie- my assistant trainer! Skye doesn’t really like to work in harness & finds the race scene quite nerve racking, so she helps to train the fasties at home.
• Pip & Poppy- the terrier support crew- happy to trundle along in a bike trailer but not up to anything too dynamic!
• Pippa- 2.5 year old Eurohound- I brought Pippa over from Belgium in July 2021 to be my new running companion and we have done some awesome races together but we have found that our main passion lies in Bikejor as we both thrive off the speed. You can’t miss this lovely lady with her rather large ears!
• Winston- 19month GSP- the newest addition to our pack! Winston came to us in December 2021 having never travelled, been off lead and lived in a flat…. He has blossomed into the most amazing chap with a heart of gold. He gives his all & has taken to cani-sports better than we could have ever imagined. We came 3rd in the Womens CaniX at Thetford on New Years Day!
I work full-time as a Paramedic Partner in a GP Surgery so find keeping myself and the dogs fit hard going sometimes but its worth it for the enjoyment we all get out of it. I also have the best support at home and couldn’t do this without them.
Cani-sports provide that release you need for your mental and physical health. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me & the team!
My name is Natalie Chadwick, and I live in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. I’ve been a Canicross UK athlete for the past three years, running and racing with my amazing dogs — Edna, my 6-year-old European Sled Hound, and Ernie, my 4-year-old rescue Vizsla cross hound mix.
I first discovered Canicross in 2011 with my Springer Spaniel, Jess, joining local events for fun and fitness. Jess was my running partner for many years, and I was lucky to share so many adventures with her before sadly losing her in August 2024 at the incredible age of 15.
In 2018, I wanted to take my Canicross journey more seriously, so I brought Edna home from friends in France who had bred her. Since then, Edna and I have been on an amazing adventure together — competing at Trophee Sud Bourgogne (TSB) in South Burgundy, France, Trophee des Montagnes (TDM) in the French Alps, and numerous Canicross events across the UK.
Although we’ve earned podium places in Canicross, I soon realised Edna’s speed outpaced mine — so we decided to try Bikejor, and we’ve never looked back. Bikejor has become our passion, and we’ve thrown ourselves into training, developing MTB skills, and racing hard. Together, we’ve achieved podium finishes at Canicross Midlands, Devon Howlers, NATB, and BSSF. Our proudest moment came in 2024 at TSB, where we placed 3rd in our age group after 8 consecutive days of racing distances from 5–8 km — Edna was at her absolute best.
In 2021, I welcomed Ernie, my rescue boy, into the team. He loves Canicross and Bikejor, and together with Edna, he’s training for two-dog Bikejor and Scooter. He’s already enjoyed a few podium moments at NATB in Canicross.
Looking ahead, 2025 is a very exciting year — I’ll be bringing home two Scandinavian Hounds from Ireland, who will become my future Bikejor and Scooter team by 2027. Our first event of the 2025/26 season is a brand-new challenge — 7 days of Bikejor racing in the Pyrenees Mountains, France — followed by some of our favourite events, including NATB and Devon Howlers.
Outside of Canicross and Bikejor, I work full-time in Quality Assurance for apprenticeships and specialist courses. Away from racing, the dogs and I love trying new activities — we’ve recently started mantrailing, and Ernie is even learning Hoopers.
Hi, I'm Charlie - I'm 36 and live in Leicestershire. I am the proud mum to a 2 year old human, along with being 'mum' of my running partners; a rescue border Collie named Felix and an Australian Shepherd called Fluke. I Canicross race and train with a borrowed Hungarian Vizsla named Raymond who belongs to a friend and willingly allowed me to steal him for a harness test 18 months ago! We've raced together ever since.
My background is in road running, I was luckily enough this year to qualify to compete for England in the half marathon which will be a lifelong memory. I race from 5km to marathon on the road, but won't get my shoes dirty unless I have a dog attached! I got into canicross around 5 years ago when a friend gave me some advice on proper kit to run my then only dog, Fluke. As with many, once I'd tried it I was hooked and branched out racing this year to compete in our first ever Nationals. Myself and Ray managed to finished 4th in the UK for the season; absolutely outdoing the expectations of myself AND Ray's very surprised (and proud) owners.
I am also a qualified running coach, and canicross coach and adore helping people get into canicross and watching the bond strengthen between dog and human. My time is shared between my job (if you can call running around with dogs that), my own training and competing, looking after my 2 fairly demanding dogs and chasing after a toddler with the personality and attitude of someone 5 times his age!
I'm so excited to be part of the Canicross UK team and look forward to seeing where next year takes us'
My name is Josh and I am based in Wiltshire. I live with my fiancé, Maria, our little girl, Gigi, and our three dogs: Parker, Penelope and Gordon.
Parker is a ten-year-old New Zealand Huntaway who takes part in reccy classes and competes in tri-dog events (excellent swimmer!), Penelope is a 3-year-old Greyster, my bikejor teammate, and Gordon is a puppy, he will be a bikejor dog of the future.
I train and compete in the occasional canicross race with Penelope, but my passion lies with bikejor as our main competitive sport.
Penelope and I have had a successful 2023/2024 season, achieving our qualification for the world champs in Italy. We came 1st in the NATB championship and achieved good results in the BSSF championships with 4th place. Penelope is coming into her prime as she matures and we are seeing her performing better and better, showing her incredible drive for speed and instinct for cornering lines, making her a wonderful bikejor dog.
I enjoy spending time with my family, of which the dogs are a big part, so cani sports are a perfect pastime to bring us all together.
Away from cani sports, I compete in some running and biking events and work full-time as an electrical engineer.
Photo courtesy of @Geoff Pirie
My name is Cushla and I am based in Wiltshire .
I'm really excited to be part of the CaniCross UK team and to be representing the Sledwork equipment brand.
I have been involved in CaniCross since 2002 (yes I'm that old!) and have had the privilege to watch the mono sports grow to where it is now in the UK.
I have been involved in this sport at all levels, growing grass root clubs, as well as attending events at National and International level.I am currently a Board member of the International Canicross Federation (ICF) with a specific role of Anti-doping and Welfare Officer.
I started the sport with our huskies and attended many legendary European events, including the TDM and TSB for several years and now share our lives with 6 dogs, some are now retired from racing, but definitely not retired from harness fun.
Mayhem (Greyster) is my main partner in crime and Blunder (Scandinavian Hound) is the youngster in training and I also run with Khaos (Greyster), although he does so reluctantly as he much prefers the speed of the bike!
I’m Ron Mason, a competitive bikejor athlete based in South Wales, originally from way up north in Cumbria. I’ve been involved in dog-powered sports since 2017, when I started running with my beagle, Toby—a wild character who couldn’t be let off lead but had more than enough energy to drag us both into racing. He might not have been the fastest, but his charisma (and constant howling) took us all the way to international events in Belgium and Sweden back in 2019.
These days, I race with my two greysters. Agnes is my 5-year-old veteran and long-time sidekick. This season, she’s teaming up with Vikki. My main partner now is Reggie—a nearly 2-year-old greyster with serious potential and drive. Together, we’re focused on pushing our limits and racing at the highest level.
My main discipline is bikejor, though I also enjoy canicross and scootering. I’m addicted to the high-speed intensity—riding right on the edge, completely in the moment, eyes locked just a few yards ahead. Every race and training session is full-on, boom or bust, chasing personal bests every time we hit the trail.
The 2024/25 season was a breakthrough year for us. We were crowned British Bikejor Champions in the under 40s category, and finished 25th at the World Championships in Italy—returning as the fastest British wheels team. This season, we’re aiming even higher: to stay competitive nationally and crack the top 20 at Worlds in Czechia.
In the offseason, I’ve been putting in serious work—training on hilly, technical trails, upgrading my equipment, and getting confident riding clipless. I’ve also put a lot of focus into running, knocking out regular 5Ks, chasing PBs, and even completing a few trail half marathons.
Sport has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up playing football and rugby but found my biggest success in American football. I played, captained, and coached at the highest level in Britain for Cambridge, eventually moving into head coaching roles at several universities. I was always undersized, so I had to make up for it with technique, game smarts, and a complete lack of fear—something I’ve definitely carried over into bikejor.
Day-to-day, I work as an estate manager in sports turf. Outside of that, you’ll usually find me training, working with the dogs, out in the garden, or tackling some sort of DIY project. I love staying busy—and I’m always chasing that next challenge.
My name is Rachael, I'm 26 and I live in Shropshire with my two dogs Zia and Momo!
Momo is a 4 year old staffy mix and Zia is a 2 year old Eurohound.
Until I started canicross about 3 years ago I wouldn't consider myself a runner. It was not until I had a go at canicross with Momo and I became addicted!
I adore the partnership I've been able to build with my dogs through canicross and meeting lots of like minded people through the sport.
Now Zia has stepped up to racing with me Mo tends to join me free running on my long runs or exploring mountains with friends.
Zia is a powerhouse and I am so excited to be taking on next season with her! Last season we won the Series Championship for the Female short course at canicross midlands.
Momo helped me achieve a ranking of 10th in the womens canicross at BSSF. I've been lucky enough to be invited to race at ICF in Czech this November 2025 and I'm training hard to achieve the best results possible.
Outside canicross, I work as an ADI teaching people how to drive and I also help up and coming driving instructors pass their qualifying exams.
This summer has involved hard training for myself and lots of park runs to improve my dogless 5k time. I'm looking forward to see what I can achieve this season and I'm excited to do it as a member of Canicross UK.
Hi I'm Dan, I am 36 and live in Nottinghamshire with my wife, 2 sons who are 4 and 1 and our 3 dogs (Bruno, Lola & Odo)... I first started canicross in 2022 with our Hungarian Vizsla - Lola with the aim to give her a job to fulfil to overcome her nervous behaviour. Over our first season she flourished from a dog who was reluctant to pull out in front to a dog who was happy and pulled us to a 1st place win over the season. I then entered the BSSF National Championships and came 7th along with a Tri-Dog event. This gave me the running bug and running became my life! Due to Lola's age we decided it was the right time to get a racing dog and we welcomed a Scandinavian Hound called Odo, a puppy from the mighty impressive Dig Deep Team, into our family in May 2024 (4 weeks before my 2nd son was born.) He was the perfect dog to fit in with our family life and enjoy the thrill of racing. I joined Mansfield Harriers Athletics Club in March 2024 to continue my training on track and now enter many dogless races throughout the summer competing on the road and cross country. Canicross is very much a family affair with my wife racing a 2 dog team consisting of Bruno and Lola. My son, Archie races Bruno in the U7s with the biggest smile on his face and I am sure my youngest son will follow in his footsteps. Looking forward to the 2025/2026 season, I am excited to be entering into the first full season of racing with Odo! His drive to pull when in the harness is mind blowing and I can not wait to see him out doing what he loves best... racing and running very, very fast!