Musings of a Mountain Biker
(R)adelaide Rider Profiles
Malcolm Sievers
Name: Malcolm Sievers
Age: 16
Rides: 2009 Specialized
Big Hit 1
Works: Foodland
Lives: Adelaide
Years riding: 2
How did you get started? I started by just riding my bike around and finding new places to ride eventually finding the downhill scene.
Is your family supportive? My family is very supportive, always willing to take me to the trails when I have wanted to go.
Pick three words that describe how you ride a bike: Enjoyment, rough, loose
If you had a mechanical, you would: a)walk it home b)ride it home and screw the consequences c)pull out your portable workshop and fix it. I would try fixing it myself, if I can't I would give mum a ring and she'll then take me to a bike store.
Do you race? Have never raced before but do have future ambitions of doing so.
What pushes you to ride? Mates, personal enjoyment and the will to push my limits.
How does riding impact your everyday life? Riding impacts my daily life a fair bit, it is always on my mind and I try to get out for a quick spin whenever I can.
When you crash you: a) laugh it off b) let a little water escape c)swears loudly When I crash I normally laugh it off and put a light spin on it.
What do you use to explain an off day on the bike? A wasted oppertunity
What’s your favourite trail and why? Tough Question, if I had to choose I would say Sleeps, each trail has their good and bads.
What else do you do when you hang out? Just have a good laugh with some mates.
What do you talk about when on the bike? Mainly bike-related topics.
