I first got into riding because everyone on my dirt road had a bike. We used to build jumps on the street and a mate said I should race. So in 2005, I raced my first state race with my awesome local club (Inside Line) and I was hooked from there. I rode my first full season as a junior in 06/07 and won, which I then gained selection into the Worlds team.

My goals are to be selected on the senior Australian Downhill team and to race the World Championships again against the best riders in the world. I love travelling the world and seeing different cultures and especially meeting new people. I am very lucky to have good friends and family to come home to after being overseas for months.

When I ride I am motivated by the people around me, my mates from home, and all the quick juniors moving up. The good thing about Mountain Biking, is

there will always be things to improve on when on the bike, you can always be fitter, or you can always hit that corner faster, etc.., and the riders that I race against are like family travelling from race to race away from home.
When I am off the bike, you can usually find me in the shed making lots of noise, or hanging out with mates from home having fun. Going to the beach or the river on a weekend is my way of relaxing from a hard weeks training.

For any younger riders out there looking to improve their skills in racing or in any type of 2 wheeled activities, the only thing stopping you from improving is your head. Keep practising, and find someone to look up to and learn from, be confident with everything. but make sure, whatever or wherever you are riding, it is fun!!!