Name: Ben Forbes
Favourite way of saying Hello: “ sup maaate “
Lives at: Brisvagas (Brisbane for those a bit challenged) near good old mt Cootha.
First Downhill Ride I was 11 years old
I am now 16 Years old
Current bike: giant glory with tubes wrapped around it ;)
Bikes name: “ morning glory “
Dream bike: a custom made bike designed by me...
Favourite 3 Australian trails:
1. Kenilworth in Maleny. Big jumps and rocky sections
2. Rocket frog (original name “glen Jacobs”) at mt Cootha
Overseas trail I want to ride the most: what ever is the gnarly track this world has to offer
Pet Goats Name: umm...if i had one id name is Mr Gary Fisher
Scariest Downhill moment: no joke but it was on the XC bike. I was going down a track called dingo, i hit a jump and landed in the next corner bounce straight over the burm and took out a tree with my face. Then the scariest part was when i look at the tree that i had ripped out of the ground and it was a bit thicker than a coke can, then i started to black out.
Best race results so far: XC: 3rd in Australian round 2010
DH: 1st overall in sunny series 2008
Sponsors: Kenmore cycles
What do you really want someone to say to you one day ?
1. “ here is a bike for free”
2. “ you have just won the world cup”
3. “ no you didn’t just get a flat tyre”
Racing or riding with friends ??? !!!racing!!!
Food that makes me chuck: nuttella pancakes with berries and ice cream and maple syrup with a sprinkle of icing sugar...yeh that vomit didn’t look good, taste good but. (Ken - I'm a goat and that would make me chuck !)
Food that makes me smile: nuttella pancakes by itself...and....a bacon and egg burger after a downhill race.
Best downhill tip for newbies: on race day get as many runs as possible( without snaking ) because the more you ride the more fun you will have and the more experience you will get and the better you will go in the future when you will actually go to race to get on podium.
Best downhill tip for experienced riders: oil your chain daily ;)
Best bike mod ever made: straitened my handle bars, makes a world of difference haha.
Who do you like to beat the most ? hmm SAM F****** FRASER ;)
Biggest injury and how: BROKE MY NECK IN 10 PLACES naa...went to Adelaide for the 2010 Australian championship and broke my wrist the day before my race while practising the track. But i got the green stick, and wow that changed my life.
Favourite Australian Downhill site: www.downhilldownunder.com
Favourite way of saying goodbye: “cyu next race”
