Cath raced in the MRO Supersport 400 Championship for 2005 and has has now stopped racing. " I started off the 2004 season very well and have become aware more recently that I need more track time to remain competitive. Although I’ve had a couple of crashes I’m still feeling very positive about racing in the future. The race scene has become a part of me and I find it very difficult to image not being involved. My life is going through a transient stage at the moment as I’m looking to move jobs and location."

How long have you been biking?
I got my road licence in Sept 1999 and started racing Oct 2001 having done no track days! I rode an RVF400 on the road until I started racing and have not had a road bike since. I had a couple of mates who would chat on and on about bikes and bore me senseless. I began to ask questions so I could join in their conversations and had a bike and licence within weeks! It was done very much on a whim but I’m glad I did because biking has been a huge part of my life ever since and I’ve met the most fabulous friends though it.

What inspired you to start racing?
I helped out a couple of riders, one of whom I was romantically involved with for a time, throughout the second half of the 2000 season and in 2001. I thought maybe one day I’d have a go. I did the Ron Haslam Race School through work and got some promising feedback. When the romance ended I didn’t want to tag along as an ex but couldn’t bear the thought of not enjoying the buzz of race meetings and thought, sod it, I’ll go anyway as a competitor.

What are your ambitions?
I have so many and they change day to day. I get immense satisfaction from putting a smile on someone’s face so I’d like to be a role model and inspiration to someone and achieve a good level of happiness in life.

Who are your mentors and who do you look up to in racing?
All of my racing friends are my mentors. Some help with the mind side, some with advice on race craft, bike setup etc. I look up to anyone that’s out there doing it because I know how much time, effort, money and emotion it takes. There are a lot of inspirational riders at British and World level. I have a huge amount of respect for Rossi because of his need for a challenge and ability to develop the Yamaha into a race winning bike in such a short space of time.

What do you do in your spare time?
I keep fit at the gym and love drawing and painting.

Who's your favourite racing hunk?
I always thought James Haydon was gorgeous. More recently I think Mr Toseland has blossomed. I adore the piano too so that makes him even more appealing!