Instinct Racing
Bridging the gap between the worlds of recreational and elite cycling.
The Vision
At Instinct Racing, we are dedicated to creating a community to support athletes and women in cycling from grassroots to the elite level.
Instinct Racing athletes use their intuition as a tool to stay motivated through training and competition. Our athletes lift each other up and stay tough through the highs and lows of athletic pursuits.
The Olympic Mentors
The women representing Instinct Racing & Canada as part of the national track cycling team
Fiona Majendie
Elite Track Team, Founder of Instinct
A former D1 tennis player turned cyclist in 2019, Fiona quickly advanced through Cycling Canada's ranks to compete internationally by 2022. She represented Canada at Nations Cups, World Championships, and was an Olympic alternate in 2024. While pursuing medical school at UBC, she founded Instinct Cycling to develop women's cycling and aims to compete at LA 2028.
Ariane Bonhomme
Elite Track Team
A lifelong cyclist since grade school, Ariane specialized in track cycling, competing in Team Pursuit at both Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Her road racing achievements include 3rd at Elite National Championships and 4th at Gatineau Grand Prix. Beyond cycling, she works as a Birth Doula and is training to become an RMT.
Erin Atwell
Elite Track Team
Starting in 2014 with Tripleshot Youth Program, Erin developed across multiple cycling disciplines. She progressed through Trek Red Truck Racing and The Cyclery Racing teams, joining the Canadian Women's Development squad. Her track career culminated in an 8th place finish with the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Devaney Collier
Elite Track Team
A veteran of over ten years in cycling, Devaney has spent six years on the national team, earning multiple World Cup and Continental Championship medals. She competed at the 2021 Commonwealth Games and now focuses on mentoring while working to make cycling more inclusive and improve national organization.
The People Powering Instinct Racing
In partnership with The Cycling Collective.
Support Our Mission
Join us in empowering the next generation of cyclists and bridging the gap between recreational riding and competitive racing. With guidance from our National Team Olympic mentors, we’re committed to creating a pathway for aspiring athletes to achieve their goals. Your donation helps fund grassroots programs, mentorship opportunities, and events that make bike racing accessible to all.
Our Recent News
From the Instinct Racing blog
Join us for the 2025 Season
WE ALL SEEK CONNECTION, a place where we belong and are part of something greater. At Instinct Racing with our core partner, The Cycle Collective (TCC), we’re building that: a collective united by the power of community.
Meet the team: Brendan Cowley
If you ask Brendan to summarize himself all he will tell you is he is a devoted dog dad.
Meet the team: Leah Kuzmuk
Leah has been involved in the recreational cycling scene in Vancouver the past 3 seasons. Leah will be running operations for Instinct Racing in 2025 as the Team Manager.
Meet the team: Amanda Lau
Amanda Lau, Owner and CEO of The Cycle Collective (TCC), is a powerhouse in the cycling community with over 10 years of passion for the sport.
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