Background
She was inspired to take up the sport by her father, Jason, a BMX track builder who is also her coach.
She was inspired to take up the sport by her father, Jason, a BMX track builder who is also her coach.
Carpenter attended Saint Martin"s Comprehensive School, Caerphilly and is taking a gap year to concentrate on her sport before studying a science and Spanish degree in Manchester.
Carpenter is from Caerphilly, South Wales. In 2013, Manon came third in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup overall. In 2014 Manon took the world cup overall title and completed the season with the world championship at Hafjell earning the rainbow colour jersey.
She was also named Elite Cyclist of the Year at the United States Navy Welsh Cycling Awards.
