Below is a list of normal people that have found their passion in a particular sport and made an art out of it. Have a look at their profiles and see that you too could be a sponsored Athlete! Even Lance Armstrong was a beginner...
As well as training riders of all levels, Race Elements prides itself with helping local riders. Our core Race Elements sponsored riders are:
Josh Keep
Age: 20
Rank:?
Race Elements client since: May 2005 - the results are what keeps me coming back and they are a great team!
Sponsors: Giant Bikes / Race Elements.
Achievements: 4th oceania + national titles 04 Junior, 58th World XC champs junior Les Gets 2004.
Why you like to race: Nothing clears your head or puts things into perspective like a good
mountain bike ride. I guess part of it is the challenge, the other part must be the social
side of things. Mountain bikers really are an awesome crew to hang out
with.
James Maltman
Age: 16
Rank: Australian #3 under 19 2006 / Currently leading the Australian National Down Hill Series 2006.
Race Elements client since: January 2005.
Sponsors: Santa Cruz / For the Riders/ Steve Crane Products / Answer Manitou / Shimano / Race Elements.
Achievements: Australian Mountain Bike Magazine's top 50 moment in the history of Australian mountain biking with his two wins in one day making him the national champion for both cross country and down hill! Being selected to go to the Oceania.
Why you like to race: Cause there are no rules and the only limits are in your head.
Andrew Wilcher
Age: 34
Rank: Australian #4 Veterans 2006.
Race Elements client since: August 2004.
Sponsors: Hoffy Cycles / Race Elements / Trek.
Achievements: 2005 MTB Season - 1st Blackstone (Vet) + 1st Hinze Dam(Vet) + 1st Adarre (Vet) + 1st Kooringal (S.E Qld Champs Vet).
2nd Sunshine Series QLD 2005 (Vet). 32nd - 2005 Epic (4h.37min). 4th National MTB Champs 2006 (Vet).
Why you like to ride: To try to keep up with my training partners!!! It's the unequalled excitement of racing through the bush with my mates for hours on end and then having to crawl home on my lips because I'm so buggered. Getting up the next day to do it all again!!
Triathlon
Richard Thompson
Age: 21
Rank: State Long Course #1 2006, World Long Course #2 20-24 yr 2006. Half Ironman National #1 U24 2006, Australian Ironman #5 20-24 2006.
Race Elements client since: June 2006 - Like Don King was to Muhammad Ali, Race Elements have been instrumental in allowing me to keep achieving my goals in triathlon. The strength they have bestowed on me has been an amazing advantage come race day! Thank you Race Elements!
Sponsors: Race Elements / Rick Jones & Associates / Broad Sword / Triple Play / Rudy Project / Torn.
Achievements: Hell Of The West age Champion and 8th overall 2006, Buselton Half Ironman Age Champion 2006, Age Champion Yepoon Half Ironman 2006, 2nd Age Gold Coast Half Ironman 2006, State Long Course #1 2006, World Long Course #2 20-24 yr 2006. Half Ironman National #1 U24 2006, Australian Ironman 20-24 #5, State #1 2006).
Why you like to race: I like the idea self improvement and seeing the progressive improvement over the year!!
Dave Hodge
Age: 20
Rank: I'll let you know in March!
Race Elements client since: February 2006 - The people, the environment, the training, the results on race day! The whole lot!
Sponsors: Ideal Podiatry/ Lawder Business Solutions.
Achievements: 2005/06 QLD 18-19 State Tri Series Champion, 4th 20-24 age group 2006 Australian Triathlon Series Round 2 Newcastle.
Why you like to race: I love the lifestyle and the journey. The feeling you get on race morning when you're so nervous that you think you'll be sick, but at the same time wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world! I love the idea that in a few years ill be able to train and race for a living!!! LIVE THE DREAM!
Motocross/Supercross
Robbie Marshall
Age: 22
Rank: 3rd in Australia Supercross 4th Australia Motocross
Race Elements client since: 2005 - It's always kept fun and it's the only way I can possibly be the slightest bit motivated.
Sponsors: Race Elements, Showtime Yamaha FMX Team, North Star Yamaha, Utopia Optics, Unit clothing, Etnies shoes, Dr D exhausts, Uni Filter, Motorex, GYT-R, Supersprox sprockets.
Achievements: Numerous QLD titles, 2002 - 2nd place australian supercross championships, 4th in motocross. 2004 - 3rd Australian Supercross Championships in open class. 2005 - 5th Australian Supercross championships.
Why you like to race: Racing is living for me. It's fun and the adrenaline is never ending...
Nicholas Geck
Age: 17
Rank: Professional Motocross Rider
Race Elements client since: June 2006 - the friendly atmosphere and the hard training that keeps me fit.
Sponsors: Pro Kawasaki, Oakley eyewear, THOR clothing, Silkolene, MPE suspension, SMG graphics, LAE racing engines, Race Elements
Achievements: 1st JNR Qld titles 2003, 2nd Qld titles 2004-2005, 6th SNR OPEN Qld titles, 13th Australian Supercross titles.
Why you like to race: i like to race motocross because its so much fun. also the friends i meet. i also like the supercross events in the big stadiums and big crowds.
Dan Kibble
Age: 22
Rank: A grade
Race Elements client since: June 2006 - Safer to have someone professional look after my training requirements and show consistent improvements.
Sponsors: QLD Suzuki, Future Sports Motor cycles, Zeal Goggles, Rocket Exhaust, Acem Coaching
Achievements: No injuries last year, keep an eye out for 07!
Why you like to race: I love the sport and the lifestyle!!
Rock Climbing
Glen Foley
Age: 23
Hardest Grade: 30
Race Elements client since: Dec 2003
Achievements:
- 1st place Qld Titles Bouldering/Climbing, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005.
- Lead Several 30's.
- Onsighted up to 27.
- Established 2 x 1000m+ routes in Kyrgystan.
- Built this website!!!!
Why you like to climb: Years ago I would have given you some deep reason as to why I climb, but really I climb because it's what I seem to do.
Formula Ford
Ash Walsh
Age: 20
Rank: 2 in Australian 2007.
Race Elements client since: June 2004.
Sponsors: Cams Raising Star Program, Infants Friend and GJ Walsh & Co Practising Accountants.
Achievements: 2nd Australian Formula Ford Championship 2007.
Why you like to race: I have a need for speed.
Adventure Racing
Name: Alan Ferris
Age: 40
Rank: #A1
Race Elements client since: November 2005- Race Elements has helped me to gain core strength and given me lower and
upper body strength and endurance that is aimed specifically at
bettering my MB and AR abilities.
This has given me the confidence and ability to achieve greater results
and satisfaction from the events I have competed in than I have ever
achieved in the previous 20 years.
I look forward to my weekly session and leave energized and ready for
the week ahead. All this in a friendly, professional environment with
like minded sports people.
Sponsors: Wife and three children.
Achievements: Since joining RACE. 5th Solo rider Kooralbyn 24 hour MB.
Completing Hells Bells Adventure Race August 2006. Completing Noosa
Enduro 2006. Submitting team application for XPD in August 2007. Kickbiking 100 ks to the gold coast in 4 1/2 hours 2007.
Achievements prior joining RACE.
Completing 1989 World Cup Triathlon. 3/130/30
Completing the 2003 Sydney Marathon pushing my twin seven year old girls
in a running buggy.
Why you like to race: I enjoy the excitement and adrenalin that slowly
builds with the lead up to a race start. I also enjoy
exploring the extremes of fatigue that come with endurance events.
