Caitlin Nash, a rising Canadian luger eyeing her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, admits her barista skills need improvement. Juggling her training and work at Hayloft, a mobile coffee business founded by speed skater Hayden Mayeur, Nash is striving to perfect her espresso-making abilities.
Hayloft, operating out of a remodeled antique Citroen car, caters to various industries such as energy and real estate. The business’s success prompted Mayeur to hire fellow athletes to work flexible shifts, offering them a source of income that aligns with their training schedules.
The financial strain on Canadian athletes is a prevailing issue, with many struggling to balance training and work due to limited support. Hayloft’s model aims to alleviate this burden by providing athletes with opportunities to earn while focusing on their sports careers.
Mayeur envisions expanding Hayloft’s athlete-friendly concept to other training hubs across Canada. The initiative seeks to enable athletes to solely focus on their athletic pursuits, bridging the gap in financial support and fostering a sustainable environment for amateur sports in the country.
