Name: Hayden Sword  
Role at Marleen: Product Team Leader  
Hometown: Kaiapoi
Current Bike(s): Norco Optic, Felt FR2  
Ultimate Dream Bike: Colnago Master X-Light in Mapei Team Colours    

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WORKING IN THE BIKE INDUSTRY?  

First job out of High School was as a Cycle Safety Instructor, but I started racing on the track when I was 10.  

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BIKING?  

Freedom to explore, oh and racing.  

FAVOURITE TRAILS/TRACKS/RIDES?  

Riding around the long or short bays in Christchurch, Denton Park Velodrome on a warm nor’west summer day. Haven’t figured out a favourite off-road trail yet but the Craigieburn trails were awesome.  

WHEN YOU'RE NOT BIKING, YOU ARE...  

Hanging with the family, playing/watching football or gaming.  

TOP PRODUCT PICK FROM THE MARLEEN WAREHOUSE AT THE MOMENT:  

DT Swiss 1700 series wheels.

CYCLING ACHIEVEMENTS:

Went OK on the track a few years back, probably 2nd in the Keirin at NZ Champs way back in early 2000’s.