The household identify Backstedt carries loads of weight in biking circles.
Her father Magnus received Paris-Roubaix and a stage of the 1998 Tour de France, whereas her mom, Megan, received the British street race nationwide title and competed for Wales on the Commonwealth Video games in Kuala Lumpa the identical yr.
Each Zoe and Elynor adopted swimsuit and commenced to forge their careers within the skilled ranks.
Backstedt says she takes loads of inspiration from her time at Maindy Flyers in Cardiff, a biking membership with some very well-known alumni.
“Elinor Barker was only a few years older than my sister, in order I used to be wanting in the direction of biking as a profession, she was moving into racing and I received to observe her develop and progress within the sport.
“It is one thing cool to see, coming from the identical membership you might be, driving circles round Maindy Velodrome and you are like ‘Yeah, if she will do it, I can do it, possibly I can observe in these footsteps’.
“We have had an identical path into biking and then you definitely need to try this too.”
Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas additionally started his profession on the well-known observe, first opened in 1951 earlier than internet hosting the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Video games.
“He progressed from Maindy to the lads’s world tour, so it is somewhat bit totally different, however you are still coming from the identical place, doing the identical classes on a Tuesday night time,” she added.
Backstedt hopes she can also present inspiration for the subsequent technology coming by means of the membership.
“To see all of the little ones which can be arising by means of the game and see for those who can encourage them.
“I feel even out on the roads right here in Spain, I’ve seen some individuals from Maindy out driving.
“You are waving at them on the bike and you are like, ‘Yeah, you could possibly be in my staff in just a few years, or driving in one of many males’s groups’, and that is simply so cool to see.”
