Sonya Looney

On the sunny side of life

Sonya Looney is someone who knows a thing or two about stamina and what it takes to perform. Since 2008 she has podiumed at every single endurance competition that she entered – Every One. Based in Colorado she will take what is thrown at her. 3 feet of snow – no problem, 4000m / 12,000’ elevation – no problem. Sonya just gets out there.

Sonya is the sunshine in the team – literally. A former solar design engineer, she has now moved across to playing with bikes for a living. Of course, not everything from her old job has been left behind. Her nickname is ‘Sunny’.

My story

Country of birth: USA
Homepage: www.sonyalooney.com
Vocational training: Solar Design Engineer
Place of residence: Boulder, Colorado
eMail: looneysonya@gmail.com
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 130lbs
What I love: singletrack on14,000 ft mountains, making people laugh, the sunshine, pine and aspen trees, chocolate, being goofy
Sportive aim: tight, fast singletrack; technical climbing, high altitude, desert riding
Statement to the team: "Champions are made from something deep inside them: a desire, a dream, a vision" -Muhammad Ali
What I don't love: mean people, light beer, goat cheese
Name: Sonya Looney
Nick Name: Loonstar, Smiley
Date of Birth: 22.08.1983
Hobbys: trail running, hiking, tennis, playing guitar, beer, coffee

Career highlights:

Podium finishes at all endurance races

2010 Bailey 100 1st place

1st Place 24h Team Champion US 2006

Palmares:

2010

Podium finishes at all endurance races

2010 USA Marathon Worlds Team member

2010 Ouachita Challenge 2nd place

2010 Whiskey 50 Off-Road 3rd place

2010 Front Range 50 3rd place

2010 Gunnison Growler 2nd place

2010 Bailey 100 1st place

2010 USA Marathon National Championships 8th place

Cascade Cream Puff 100 2nd place

2007

2007 Mountain States Cup 5th Place overall standings

2006