Lucy Blondel is a Canadian motorcycle racer and veterinarian from Vancouver who competes in MotoAmerica’s Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. series while maintaining her career as a licensed vet with 17 years of experience.

EARLY YEARS

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada, Blondel built a successful career as a veterinarian before discovering her passion for motorcycles. After establishing herself in veterinary medicine, she began riding motorcycles on the street, finding that time on two wheels became a stress reliever from the demands of her medical work. She started her riding journey with five years of street experience before venturing onto the racetrack.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond racing, Blondel works as a locum veterinarian across various hospitals, described as proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Her veterinary career spans 17 years, demonstrating her reliability and adaptability in the field. She’s also a Formula 1 enthusiast who co-hosts “The Cooldown Room,” a podcast discussing all things F1, where she brings her unique perspective as the American co-host analyzing races like the Miami Grand Prix and interviewing figures in the motorsport world through her LastLapLucy platform.

EARLY SUCCESS

Blondel transitioned from seven years of street riding to racing in 2023, joining the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. program for her rookie season. The BTR program, designed to help women establish a foothold in motorcycle racing, provided the perfect entry point. She competed on a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, learning the fundamentals of road racing at iconic American circuits. Her first season laid the groundwork for what would become a serious racing commitment, balancing her veterinary practice with an increasingly demanding race schedule.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2024: Returned to Royal Enfield BTR for her second season, representing Team Canada as the sole Canadian competitor in the series.
• 2024: Competed at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, demonstrating resilience after a challenging opening weekend.
• 2024: Showed improved performance at Road America, arriving ready to compete after regrouping from earlier setbacks.
• 2024: Finished fourth in Race Two at The Ridge Motorsports Park.
• 2025: Continued competing in the Royal Enfield BTR series, racing at venues including Barber Motorsports Park and Virginia International Raceway.

INSPIRATIONS

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REPUTATION

Blondel has earned a reputation as “a picture of resilience” in the paddock. Her ability to bounce back from difficult race weekends—particularly her rough opening at Barber in 2024—and show up ready to compete has made her a respected figure in the BTR program. Racing under number 555, she’s known for her determination to improve and her professional approach to both racing and her veterinary work. Fellow competitors and teams recognize her as someone who handles the dual demands of a medical career and competitive racing with impressive composure. Her presence as Team Canada’s representative adds national pride to her racing efforts.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Lucy continues to compete in the 2025 Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. season, working to improve her results and chase podium finishes throughout the MotoAmerica championship. As she progresses through her third year in the program, she’s focused on building consistency and speed aboard her Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 while balancing her ongoing veterinary practice.

REFERENCES

Featured Rider Lucy Blondel – SportBikes Inc Magazine
Lucy Blondel Podcast – YouTube
LastLapLucy – YouTube
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