Devlin Athletes

Owner and founder of Devlin Cycles, I have been riding and racing on two wheels since 1984 when I entered my first triathlon. Realising that I was drowning more than swimming, I went to road racing and won the first race I entered as a 15 year old. MTB XC racing came along in 1990 and a state XC championship in Vets in 2004. Since 2015, I have concentrated primarily on mtb and more gravity oriented disciplines, as well as a brief sojourn in BMX racing. I am more of an old school type of rider, who prefers chunky tech trails over flow and jumps.

These days, racing is less of a focus for me personally and now it's just about seeing if I can get better at riding as I get older.

Racing is less of a focus for me personally and now it's just about making sure I get better at riding as I get older. Looking to still dabble in Enduros, the odd XC race but looking more to do big epic rides in the mountains and back country of Tasmania. Also, develop the bikes even further with the help of my team.

 I love ride bikes of all kinds, especially racing with a focus on Enduro and DH. I’ve been riding for 5 years and have been racing for 3.5 with a beginning in XC and transition to Enduro and DH in the last few seasons.

This is my first year riding and racing for Devlin and I’m loving it, the bike feels great and working with Sean to tweak things has been a great experience. 

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I grew up in rural Tassie, bashing around the bush on a beat-up hardtail, but never touching rubber to a trail until my re-introduction to MTB in 2019. I was searching for a fun way to get exercise in and found myself falling in love with the sport.

I entered my first Gravity Enduro only 6 months after getting into riding, and fell even more in love after experiencing the camaraderie and excitement of racing bikes. Since then, I have kept up racing mainly Gravity Enduros, and have recently moved back home to Tassie to focus on my riding.

When it comes to my riding style, I like to think of myself as enthusiastic and fearless. I love to tackle new trails and gnarly tech. I find my superpower when it comes to riding is having the most fun possible, the good times flow on from there. So, make sure to say G’Day if you see me at any events, and I’ll love to share the stoke with you!

 I’m lucky enough to have access to the best trails in Australia this coming season, with Maydena Bike Park being my new local shred spot. I am wanting to take advantage of the progression such amazing trails provide. I am also looking forward to dabbling more in the DH discipline, now I have the steepness to try it out. I love the mental and physical challenge of Enduro and am keen to see how racing DH compares to this.

Race wise, my goal this season as I’m coming back from a shoulder separation, is to make a few podiums and continue to improve my skills as a racer. I can’t wait to be competing in such a competitive field of women down here in Tassie, and am so keen to learn from those who are faster than me!