Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia Journey

Andy McKenna continues his exploration of mountain biking and the lives of mountain bikers beyond the trail, as he finds his own way through life as his Multiple Sclerosis stops his mountain bike guiding career. In this episode, Katy Winton talks about how Dyslexia has shaped her life, and the steps she has taken to work with it. For anyone who struggled under the traditional school system, it’ll no doubt strike a few chords.

In Episode 3 of the ‘Evolution Stories’ series – Andy meets Katy Winton. Katy’s been a presence within the top flight of enduro racing for a decade – but in this film, it’s not her awesome bike riding skills that are explored. Katy is neurodiverse. Watch to find out what dyslexia means to her.

Katy’s version of a year planner works with the way her brain processes the world.

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