Age:

20

Years Riding:

9

Bike:

Deviate Claymore, Deviate Highlander

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/matthewfmtb/

Hometown: Christchurch, NZ

Representing Marleen Brands: Maxxis, Evoc, Park Tool, Hiplok

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED OUT RIDING?

I watched my older brother get into the sport, along with my dad. It wasn't long till I started to follow them out on to the trails, my competitiveness soon took over and I wanted to be better than them.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BIKE?

Merida One Forty

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BIKING?

The freedom and diversity to choose and create any pathway you want amongst the sport

YOUR BIGGEST CYCLING ACHIEVEMENT(S) SO FAR?

Being nominated for the PinkBike Performance of the year award. Bike-packing the 2022 EWS and finishing 13th Overall U21 Youngest person to complete an Everesting on a MTB at age 15.

WHEN YOU’RE NOT BIKING, YOU ARE...

Scheming of new bike related challenges.

FAVOURITE TRAILS/TRACKS/RIDES?

The Cragieburn trails are probably at the top of my list.

FAVOURITE MARLEEN PRODUCTS?

Maxxis Assegai + DHR II - Truely a staple combo amongst gravity riding.