Personal Profile

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Born 19th May 1984. Home Town Dunedin, New Zealand.

In 2002 I completed my first year at Otago Polytechnic studying Civil Engineering. I took a years absence in 2003 completing the first semester in 2004 before I headed overseas for 2004 programme. Attended Polytech full time 2005, before 2006 domestic Programme. I am now taking a year out from my studies to concentrate full time on mountain biking and have a contract with specialist mountain bike manufacturer, Foes and will be based for the next two and a half months in the States.

The first competitive sport I was involved in for two years was Kart racing. I raced in the Junior Class competitor in Dunedin, Invercargill and Christchurch. I have also enjoyed playing soccer and basketball through school.

I am also a holder of Motorsport New Zealand National Racing licence and a competitor in local hillclimbs, autocrosses and racing since 1999.

During the 1990’s I first took an interest in riding mountain bikes. I had my first bike but continually wrecked it so I borrowed Dad’s. I gradually upgraded this but my riding methods soon meant I needed a proper down hill bike. I really liked the speed of downhill.

In 1997 I began mountain bike racing and competed in the Junior class of the down hill Otago series.

After 5 years as a junior competitor my performance overall was strong enough to be invited to move up to the Pro-Elite Racing Category for 2003. I have taken this next challenge on with determination to continue improving my NZ and International rankings.

International Rankings
End of 2005 • 139
End of 2004 • 96
End of 2003 • 148
End of 2002 • 121

My dedication to downhill racing has led me to take on a one-on-one trainer to concentrate on my diet and fitness. I am also now on a high performance training programme from Cycling New Zealand and I have a personal training gym programme. This includes base fitness training on road bike as well as skill training. I don’t mind the wet and mud but I particularly enjoy tracks like Cardrona.

My enjoyment of mountain biking is something that I want to share and encourage others to experience so I also train and motivate younger mountain bikers.