Roxy Kemp
Roxy Kemp isn’t your average cyclist. Born and raised in George on the scenic Garden Route, her athletic journey began in the waves - competing as a surfer through her school years and well into her twenties. But sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn.
That turn came in the form of her husband, Charl, and a dusty support crew seat at the Trans Baviaans mountain bike race. Witnessing the spirit, grit and unfiltered joy of the MTB community sparked something in Roxy…a fire she didn’t even know she had.
“The camaraderie and community that I saw amongst the riders absolutely blew me away. I saw so much JOY! I never found that in my competitive surfing”.
That week, she bought her first bike....and just like that, Roxy swapped surfboards for single track.
Fast-forward to 2025 and Roxy is now racing at an elite level, recently completing her first Cape Epic - arguably one of the toughest MTB stage races in the world. Finishing 13th overall and 4th in the African Jersey, Roxy proved that she is here to stay.
“At times I felt out of my depth…but isn’t that such a privilege?”
Roxy now lives in Wellington and juggles her full-time wedding photography and videography business with elite-level racing. Her goal for the year ahead? To keep growing, learning and pushing past her limits in the MTB scene. She unashamedly wants to be up there with the best one day.
When it comes to training, Roxy thrives on the challenge.
“I am a sucker for punishment. Any session that challenges me. Any session that makes me wonder “Can I do it??”...I absolutely LOVE those!”
Her go-to Cadence product?
Without hesitation: Cadence CarboFuel.
“The Cadence CarboFuel is my absolute go to! I race with it, I do my long slow rides with it and if I could, I'd put a scoop in my morning coffee!”
At Cadence Nutrition, we’re proud to support athletes who embody grit, determination and an undeniable passion for sport and Roxy ticks every box. Her story is one of fearless transition, while staying true to chasing the joy that sport should bring.
We’re proud to have Roxy as part of the Cadence team, and we can’t wait to see what she’ll achieve in the year ahead. There’s no doubt that Roxy’s journey is just getting started and we’re excited to be fuelling every pedal stroke along the way.
Follow Roxy Kemp's 2025 season via her Instagram page : @roxy_kempie
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