1) Name
Adam Macbeth
2) Area you live
Melbourne
3) How long have you been riding
First steps were on a bike ;)
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
BT Raven 7.0 trials bike. Was amazing, like an extension of my body and I didn’t even have to think about it
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Bicycle travel
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Crossed Alpine National Park by bike in early 2015. Remote, technical and scenic. Amazing
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs
9) Why coach
There’s not much more satisfying that watching people realise what they are capable of and how much fun this sport can be when you get your body to do what you need it to
10) Video Link
1) Name
Dan Irwin
2) Area you live
Wollongong
3) How long have you been riding
30 Years
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Giant Reign Advanced - closest bike to a DH Rig that I can still destroy some climbs on!
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Anything surrounding wheels
6) Social media link
RideAus - Instagram and Facebook
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Rotorua...
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs
9) Why coach
Love investing in people and being able to witness their skills grow. The smiles are priceless when you see someone nail something they though was previously impossible
10) Video Link
Foggy Ribbons - Dan is the one in the orange jersey
1) Name
Dave Musgrove
Photo Mick Ross - Flow MTB
2) Area you live
Northern Beaches - Sydney
3) How long have you been riding
Haven’t stopped since the training wheels came off. Started riding XC trails on an 80’s BMX. Once on a MTB I found the world of trials, but swiftly found air time via a shovel and digging some of Sydney’s most renowned dirt jump spots. Dirt jumps and big air have remained my #1 passion, but I’ve competed in XC, DH, Slopestyle, Enduro and now two seasons of cyclocross.
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Tough one, I’ve had a lot of bikes. My NS dirt jump bikes have always been brilliant. After 4 months living in Whistler, my 07 Giant ReignX became like an extension of my body. It could handle the roughest of DH trails but excelled on jump trails like A-line, Dirt Merchant or Crabapple Hits. Now I design bikes myself, a few of them are pretty decent IMHO!
5) Favourite topic of conversation
I’m a sucker for tech talk, but not when it gets in the way of riding.
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Whistler or Queenstown…
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
As far as I know, I haven’t tasted either.
9) Why coach
Riding bikes should be heaps of fun. The more skills and confidence a rider has, the more fun they can have. I’m all about sharing the fun times.
10) Video Link
1) Name
Jamie Anderson
2) Area you live
Northern Beaches - Sydney
3) How long have you been riding
33 years. First mtb 29 years ago. Competed in early DH. XC became a regular focus until most other forms of cycling filled the limited spaces of my home. Recent additions - CX steed and bike packing kit.
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Raleigh Grifter, that's where it started. Now I favour all mtn machines, anything with 120-150mm travel that climbs well.
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Trails and adventures beyond the comfort zone, foreign or local.
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
These are numerous: Upper Mustang - Nepal, Nth Van - Canada, Arthur's Pass - NZ but the backyard never fails to satisfy.
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
No discrimination until they bite wheels or native animals.
9) Why coach
Seeing people develop skills they never thought possible and using these on new trails they never knew existed so close to home is very rewarding. From simple bike control and body position to riding your nemesis trail features or breaking bad habits, these are easier with someone who has made the mistakes before you, something I didn't have in the early days.
1) Name
John Farrow
2) Area you live
Usually North of the Harbour Bridge
3) How long have you been riding
24 years ... and counting
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Specialized Palmer DH, it was way ahead of its time in geometry
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Mindset
6) Social media link
https://www.instagram.com/johnfarrow27
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Moab USA
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Bikes
9) Why coach
There is a value in performing yourself, there is even more value in being apart of performance in others
10) Video Link
1) Name
Jon Odams
2) Area you live
Sutherland
3) How long have you been riding
21 years
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Too hard to pick but I love my Giant Anthem Advanced
5) Favourite topic of conversation
MTB history and epic rides
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place(s) you've ever ridden
Rotorua, Cairns and my local trails
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
I like dogs
9) Why coach
To help people enjoy their riding more and encourage mountain biking to their friends
10) Video link
Solstice
Morning Trails
Sydney Hustle
1) Name
Leon Barclay
2) Area you live
Northern Beaches
3) How long have you been riding
BMX bandit as a kid then raced some DH for a bit.Enjoy racing XC and Enduro now
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
The one that I'm riding ,Trek fuel EX
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Berms and Barrels
6) Social media link
Don't really do this as I'm always riding
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Rotovegas
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Prefer cats
9) Why coach
Nothing better than seeing the stoke on someone's face after a great ride
1) Name
Matthew Hateley
2) Area you live
Canberra
3) How long have you been riding
22 years
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Favourite bike to look at would have to be a Mountain Cycle San Andreas, That bike was and still is a work of art. Favourite bike to ride so has been the Yeti 4.5C. Just hands down pure fun.
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Stuff
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Lac d'Emsson in France crossing the boarder into Switzerland and finishing in Martigny. There was torrential rain the whole ride but it was so much fun
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Both
9) Why coach
Coaching has helped me work in some amazing places around the world and meet some very interesting people. I like that every client is different, but they all want the same thing, To have fun on their bike
1) Name
Mick Ross
2) Area you live
Newcastle - NSW
3) How long have you been riding
25 years of riding, with many years racing downhill and cross country. Spend most of my time testing, photographing and writing about new bikes and product, and exploring new destinations with the camera for Flow Mountain Bike
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Any bike setup properly is good for me, good tyres, dropper post, fun frame geometry and I’m sold
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Travelling and new places to ride
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
RotoruaDerby
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Plants
9) Why coach
I love to share, and have plenty to share with mountain biking being my work and play! I get a buzz out of meeting new frothing riders and seeing them grasp skill concepts which can improve their mountain biking experience
10) Video Link
1) Name
Mike Blewitt
2a) Area you live
Inner West - Brisbane
2b) Locations for sessions
-Walkabout Creek Skills Park
-Gap Creek Reserve
3) How long have you been riding
31 years - but riding with intent for 25.
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
This is probably contentious - but my 2009 Scott Addict road bike. That took me to some wonderful, but challenging places. I'm digging my new Norco Revolver though.
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Tyre pressure and the relative merits of measuring in Psi or Kpa. Or anything non-bike related.
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
On the road it would be around Nice and the Cote d'Azur and Alpes Maritime in general. Off road - I can't go past parts of the Valais, specifically areas of the Matter valley. That said I still like Old Man's Valley and the Benowie Track.
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
I like dogs that don't bark
9) Why coach
I left my PE teaching job behind when I realised I didn't have the passion for school boy cricket that was required. But I like to see people achieve their goals, and learn in an open and casual setting.
10) Video Link
1) Name
Mitchell Ho
2) Area you live
South of Sydney
3) How long have you been riding
MTB 8 years
Trials 15 years
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
GT Zaskar - do-it-all bike that won XC, DH & Trials world championships!
5) Favourite topic of conversation
The Simpsons
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Tassie
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
We have three cats, but would like a dog too (provided they all get along)
9) Why coach
There's so many little things that can make riding MTB that little bit easier and I wish someone told me when I was learning! Hopefully I can transfer some of that knowledge and help others to enjoy riding even more
10) Video Link
1) Name
Nic Bowman
2a) Area you live
Lobethal - Adelaide
2b) Locations for sessions
- Fox Creek
- Eagle MTB Park
- Cobbler Creek
3) How long have you been riding
37 Years
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Knolly Chilcotlin because it does everything! (Knolly Warden might be next!)
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Trail Design, World Events and Conspiracy Theories
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Moab Utah
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Lizards
9) Why coach
I am keen to become a MTB instructor and guide because I love riding trails and I want to share this passion with others. I like making sure other riders can get the most out of their riding and riding in new places. My focus is on sharing skill, balance and strength techiques targeted at enabling particpants to become better at riding trail features, fast corners, tight corners, technical trail and rock gardens. At advanced levels I can teach drops offs and larger jumps. Essentially I want to help people to ride a diverse range of trails so they can be ready for anything.
10) Video link
Hi Will, The session went well. There are plenty of things for me to go away and work, some unexpected ones too. Cheers.
Nigel
September 2020
1) Name
Oli Kristevic
2) Area you live
Northern Beaches - Sydney
3) How long have you been riding
Since 1995
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Morewood Izumu DH 2006 model - such a playful, predictable and balanced bike.
5) Favourite topic of conversation
The human experience, worldviews, personal development and growth.
6) Social media link
https://www.instagram.com/oliver_klozoff/
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
British Columbia
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs.
9) Why coach
Pay it forward! My primary interest in cycling is the experience of being out there in the world and interacting with the environment and other people. I have come to appreciate that I have a lot to offer to accelerate the riding experience of others, plus I like teaching :)
1) Name
Will Levy
Photo Kath Bicknell
2) Area you live
North Sydney
3) How long have you been riding
Started with BMX, now love riding road and MTB ... still have a BMX and enjoy riding that too
4) Favourite bike of all time and why
Devinci Troy
5) Favourite topic of conversation
Travel
6) Social media link
7) Greatest place you've ever ridden
Rotorua ... many others but I can only give ONE here
8) Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs
9) Why coach
I'm an ex-teacher. I really do enjoy seeing people get better and then progress. When people say I've never been able to do a skill like a wheelie or similar, then you teach them how, there isn't much better
10) Video Link
Our very first mtnbike commercial ... that's me on the yellow Trek!
