Nickname: Alex

Age: 16

DoB: 31/03/1994

Jungle Home: Highams Park, London

Monkey Status: Single

Occupation: Student/Cyclist

Race Category:Junior

Alex now begins his 4th season with Orange Monkey and has become a popular character both on and off the bike. His immense natural talent and genuine desire to succeed makes him destined for great things. Alex moves into Junior for 2011 after two very successful years in the Youth category.

Favoured discipline: Mountain bike cross country

Career Highlights:

1st Juvenile National Rankings 2008
1st Juvenile National points Series 4 2008
2nd Juvenile National Mountain Bike Championships 2008
1st Juvenile National points Series 3 2008
1st Juvenile National points Series 2 2008
2nd Junior Thetford Winter Series Overall 2008
5th Juvenile National Mountain Bike Championships 2007
1st Juvenile Midlands Series 1 2007

Best cycling quality: Singletrack & Long Climbs

Favourite Venue: Newnham Park, Plymouth

Favourite Cyclist: Nino Schurter

What bike do you ride: Cannondale Scalpel 1 & Cannondale Flash F1

Who are some of the most important people in your life and career?

My Mum, Dad & everyone who has ever supported me!

Favourite place to ride?

Pyrenees, France

Best moment on a bike?

Riding the ridge top singletrack in the Pyrenees

Favourite riding position?

Leaning back on technical downhills

Whats the best aspect of being a monkey?

Support & Encouragement!

How do you eat your banana?

I carefully peel it whilst riding and gobble it down just before a big climb!