Novak

Novak
Age
21 Years Old
Location
Newcastle, AU
Main Sport
MTB > Downhill

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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, a great job, and i ride and hang with my mates in my spare time so yeah its pretty good at the moment.

favourite stuff

Favorite Car: Big 4x4s
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.
Favorite Event: any DH race
Favorite Rider: Sam Hill, Cedric Gracia & Fabien Barel

My Sports

I Like: Freestyle, Motocross, Trials, Big Air, Big Mtn., Boardercross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle

I Do: 4X / Mountain Cross, Dirt Jump, Downhill, Freeride, Park, Street

I Compete: Downhill

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Brief info about me

Im Andrew and im 21, living in newcastle in Australia. I go to Newcastle University 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. I currently work at hadley cycles. 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.

My downhill weapon

my dj weapon

Latest Event Results

Date	Event	Class	Result
8/22/2009	NSW State Championships 2009	MTBA - Sport Men	7th
7/4/2009	NSW State round #4	MTBA - Sport Men	3rd
6/6/2009	NSW state round #3	MTBA - Sport Men	DNS - injured
5/2/2009	NSW State round #2	MTBA - Sport Men	5th
4/26/2009	HMBA/CCOMTB interclub race	MTBA - Open B-grade	11th
3/29/2009	HMBA round #2	MTBA - Open B-grade	10th

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	Bertie Knight says: 11/18/2009 12:57 PM
	Alright mate ? :), I found you in one of the scenes in Drift 3 at the austrailian nationals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bC0Vhb9dVk&feature=related Times: 4:32 and 6:33 Sorry if it's not you, I thought it was :/ :)
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	mohd redzuan ab manan says: 11/8/2009 5:55 PM
	thanks for your advise bro... so now i have swith back to my boxxer team... i hate the w,brothers fork coz went i riding the fork's making sound that distube my focusing on trek.... mybe 1day u can tech me some skill to make me improve my riding.... thanks man...
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	Jason Cleghorn says: 1/11/2009 5:26 AM
	Good to see your back! Good luck to you in '09!
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	Russell Hood says: 12/13/2008 9:19 PM
	Hi Mate, I Was wondering U On Facebook?
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	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!
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