Being on a mountain bike makes Harriet Burbidge-Smith happy. The 27-year-old mountain bike freeride athlete has emerged in recent years to be one of the leading lights in the women's mountain bike scene.
But mountain biking wasn't her first love. Burbidge-Smith's first rides were on a BMX race bike, and the Australian experienced a pro career there at a high level, before she made the switch to competing in mountain biking events five years ago. Creative fulfilment, recognition and success have come quickly since she made the switch.
This is how, 'Haz', as she's affectionally known by family, friends and competitors, got to her happy place..