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New sponsor - Nema International
Posted on 10/27/2007
2007 state champs
Posted on 8/5/2007

Some random info

What inspires you to compete?

Competing in races is pretty much the most fun thing i can think of. its how i get to meet new riders to hang out with, and i get to watch the other guys so i can learn how to take any faster risky lines. Competing makes me take more risks to ride faster because people are watching and it gives me a massive adrenaline boost. Since ive started racing ive improved so much and it has just added to the enjoyment i get out of riding.

Why do you like this sport?

mountain biking is just so addictive and there is never a shortage of new thing to try like new tricks on an old jump or old tricks on new jumps. its awesome because you can do it practically anywhere. Psyching up to do a new gap or drop gives the hugest adrenaline boost. I used to play soccer, cricket, squash and a few other sports and then a couple of years ago a few mates introduced me to mountain biking which ive been addicted to ever since.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

my training is just doing as much riding as i can with my mates, but i also do some jogging and sprints around the streets near my house.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Being a pro Downhill racer would be awesome, but if that doesn't happen, i'm studying sport science at newcastle university so hopefully once i finish that i will be doing exercise physiology, biomechanics or hopefully developing equipment for a mountain biking company. If i dont make it to being a pro then i'll still hopefully be getting to as many races as possible.

How's Life Treating You?

pretty good, i have a great uni course, 2 jobs (one of them at the biggest bike shop in the state), and i ride and hang with my mates in my spare time so yer its pretty good at the moment.

favourite stuff

  • Favorite Car: my mitsubishi triton - it eats the petrol though
  • Favorite Magazine: Clict - aussie DH and freeride mag
  • Favorite Movie: Jib by Thor Wixom - the first hardcore mountain bike movie i saw. All the NWD vids
  • Favorite Trick: backflip whip - wish i could do one. i reckon just laying the bike over in the air when you are flowing looks awsome.
  • Favorite Event: any DH race
  • Favorite Rider: Sam Hill, Cedric Gracia & Fabien Barel

Brief info about me

Im Andrew and im 20yo living in newcastle in Australia. I go to Uni full time studying sport science - mostly interested in biomechanics. I ride as often as i can because there isnt anything better. A couple of years ago I hadnt even heard about downhill mountain biking and freeriding but then a couple of mates introduced me to it and ive been addicted ever since. I'm really keen to start 4X/Mtnx racing. i like going to the beach during summer and hanging out with my mates. my short term goal is to race the entire NSW state series and eventually the Australian national series. My long term goal is to race overseas and in the world cup. yeah thats about it.

My downhill weapon

my dj weapon

Latest Event Results

DateEventClassResult
5/2/2009NSW State round #2MTBA - Sport Men5th
4/26/2009HMBA/CCOMTB interclub raceMTBA - Open B-grade11th
3/29/2009HMBA round #2MTBA - Open B-grade10th
2/22/2009HMBA round #1MTBA - Open B-grade6th
12/7/2007HMBA downhill series 2007MTBA - Open B-grade1st overall
10/14/2007HMBA round #10MTBA - Open B-grade5th

phat snaps

feel free to leave me some feedback or just chat

Jason Cleghorn says:
1/11/2009 5:26 AM
  Good to see your back! Good luck to you in '09!
Russell Hood says:
12/13/2008 9:19 PM
  Hi Mate, I Was wondering U On Facebook?
Jason Cleghorn says:
11/16/2008 7:59 AM
  Hi, thanks for the add! Sorry to hear you've fallen ill. Healing vibes to you! Good luck next year!!! 5* to you!
Russell Hood says:
9/14/2008 4:02 AM
  your profiles great and your out look on life is great, good luck with things.
Jonathan Schmidt says:
7/15/2008 8:59 AM
  i like your pics!
u have 2 nice bikes...
5*
ride on

johnny

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Andrew Novak is: 

keen for a race

Blog Posts

New sponsor - Nema International
Posted on 10/27/2007
2007 state champs
Posted on 8/5/2007