Rider: Jarrah Davies

Occupation:	student, athlete
Age:	22

Profile

Jarrah Davies
Why did you decide to join Bikeology team?:
It offers great opportunities to excel in the sport, provides awesome social life and mechanic and customer services are flawless.
Why have you chosen mountain biking as your sport?:
I love the adrenalin and floating sensation as you ride off kickers and drops, its like a drug. The satisfaction of completing a perfect run is a constant desire
What is your favourite race track?:
Kenliworth/Maleny or Illinbar Hobart and Thredbo
Which part of the DH or XC do you enjoy the most? (high speeds, cornering, technical, climbing):
Cornering, drifting and getting loose, jumping, Scrubs, warp speeds
What was your worst 'blunder' during a race?:
2007 nationals at Illinbar, i hit a tree in the air and landed on a rock and split my arm open.
Do you cross train using another discipline of cycling?:
yea sometimes i practice a bit on bmx tracks around Brisbane, and hit up dirt jumps and skate parks
What are your future goals?:
Race overseas- NZ, Europe and America
What are your best results so far?:
15th at Oceania championships. 11th at Shepparton Nationals, 16th at Canberra Nationals in elite men. 18th overall 09/10 season. 15th with a flip at Hobart, round 1 of the Aussie nat series 2010/2011. qualified 7th.
Have you achieved great things in any other sports? :
unfortunately no
Are you a team player?:
yes definitely, a team can dramatically help all aspects of the sport: social, emotional, psychological, physical..etc
Which athletes provide you with most inspiration and why?:
Sam hill...he pulls off some amazing riding when he's on fire...no one can catch him.
What would you say to somebody thinking about getting into mountain biking?:
you wont regret it, one of the best sports on earth!!