Age:

27

Years Riding:

6

Bike:

We Are One Arrival / Kona Honzo ESD

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lou_kelly_/

Hometown: Nelson, NZ

Representing Marleen Brands: Maxxis, Evoc

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED OUT RIDING?

I was a super active kid and always biked to school. I did a few bike races in college but it wasn't until 2018 when I really got into it and I entered my first proper enduro. My first race was the Mommoth Enduro in Nelson, it was an eye opener but I loved it and haven't stopped since.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BIKE?

GT Aggressor.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BIKING?

The challenge it brings. Biking is so different to all the other sports that I have done so I enjoy the process of learining the skills.

YOUR BIGGEST CYCLING ACHIEVEMENT(S) SO FAR?

1st Cable Bay Enduro 2021

2nd Aorere Enduro 2021

3rd NZ DH Natioal Champs 2021

20th EWS Sugarlaof (with a broken wrist!) 2022

WHEN YOU’RE NOT BIKING, YOU ARE...

Working as a strength and conditioing coach. I also do Brazillian Jiu Jitsu/Grappling a few times a week.

FAVOURITE TRAILS/TRACKS/RIDES?

All the tracks at Sharlands, in Nelson.

FAVOURITE MARLEEN PRODUCTS?

Maxxis DHR 2 perfect ballance of speed and grip & EVOC Bike bag to keep my bike safe when travelling.