Name: Sue Satchithananda
Hometown: Audlem, Cheshire UK
How did you get into cycling? I was an active rower but during lockdown I couldn’t row, so I got my old bike on a cheap trainer in the garage and joined Her Spirit for workouts.
How long have you been racing on Zwift? 4 months
Are you part of a Virtual team? Galaxy
What do you love most about racing? Competition and challenging myself.
What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? TTT or iTT
What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? Flamme Rouge was my first and most epic race Tour.
What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? I raced the National 24-hour Time trial in July 2023. It was an incredible experience. So many people believed in me, and the support from my IRL club, Crewe Clarion Wheelers, was amazing.
What is your favourite food to eat post race? I have invented a ‘recovery sandwich’. It is made on wholemeal bread with mature cheddar, peanut butter, marmite, salad, and beetroot . It is a great savoury hit (which I usually crave after a long race) and has a good amount of protein.
What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? Just go for it! Have fun pushing yourself at your level and don’t get any preconceived ideas about who can race.
