Age: 15
Hometown: Brussels, Belgium
Best Trick: Moto Whip, Tables
Objectives: Improve Style and Flow

Preferred Locations: Verbier BikePark - Switzerland, BikePark Winterberg - Germany

"I started mountain biking in 2006 at age 12 in the Swiss Alps. At first I went XC riding with my dad, and had some great fun. That same year I discovered the sport of downhill, and I rented a downhill bike to try out on the famous downhill runs in Verbier, Switzerland. I loved every second of it, and I realized that it was my true passion. In 2007 I decided to buy a used '06 Specialized Demo 8 to ride downhill on, along with a full-face helmet. However in 2007, I would still be hopelessly slow down the tracks, and I would often crash. I rode a lot during autumn 2007 and spring 2008, until I could finally keep up with some of the adults on a downhill course. This year, at age 14, I am taking downhill more seriously, with some full protective gear and a new bike, an '08 Specialized Demo 7 II. I want to ever further improve my skills, try out some racing, and venture deeper into the way of life that is mountain biking."

I currently ride a stock 2008 Specialized Demo 7 II with Maxxis Minion DH 26" x 2.5" tyres (SlowReezay 40a in the front, MaxxPro 60a in the rear - not shown in pictures).