SIMON FRENCH
Managing Director
RHYS ELLIS
General Manager
The Canadian fella usually behind the mic, in front of the camera or coming up with new and exciting event ideas. But his day job really steering the ship that is Maydena Bike Park.
Hometown: Calgary AB, Canada
Favourite Trail: Kodiak Carnage
Favourite MBP Lap: King Brown > Billy Bob > The Local > Moss Def > Maydena Hits > Tyenna
Riding Style: Slow and aggressive
Fun Fact: I almost bit my tongue off doing a backflip and now I can’t stick my tongue out at people very well… it’s sad.
LUKE REED
Workshop & Hire/Assistant Manager
Normally found spinning wrenches and drinking too much coffee. The main goal is to make sure that you get to spend your day punching laps and not wrestling cushcore.
Hometown: Ringwood, UK
Favourite Trail: The Director
Favourite MBP Lap: Waratah > Wicked Styx > Wedgetail > Pamela > Handi Scandi > Maydena Hits > Director
Riding Style: Not the main line, with confidence.
Fun Fact: I had a real job once that meant I couldn’t ride as much as I wanted, so I quit and moved to a bike park
SAMANTHA PAPPALARDO
Guest Services & Administration Manager
Samantha is the first person you see when you walk in the door to check in the morning or answering your calls and emails.
MATT GRIGGS
Head Chef
You’ll find Matt in the kitchen with the beats up loud, cooking some tasty treats to keep you refuelled and ready for the next lap.
Hometown: Devonport, Tasmania
Favourite Trail: Funky Cold Maydena
Favourite MBP Lap: Lower Mountain laps of The Local, Colorblind and Scandinavia > Tyenna> Showtime
Riding Style: Slow but stylish
Fun Fact: My first job was working at KFC…. yes I know the secret herbs and spices!
SAM BECK
Café and Bar Team Lead
Easily recognisable as the bearded ginger fellow behind the bar, Sam is our hype man, always excited about riding and the outdoors. If your looking for trail recommendations or hikes in the area he’s the guy to talk to.
Hometown: Albany, WA
Favourite Trail: Dirt Merchant, Whistler
Favourite MBP Lap: King Brown > Creekside > Supercross > Dirt Church > The Local > Maydena Hits > Big Hips.
Riding Style: Just for fun
Fun Fact: Before I started Mountain biking I used to ride horses in rodeos and wanted to be a cowboy.
RYAN FINLAY
Media, Marketing & Communications
Affectionately known as The Sherrif, Ryan is our photo and video guru. While most of his work is behind the lens, you can find Ryan in the park helping out most days. Proceed with caution if you plan to ride through the beer garden or be on the pump track without a helmet or else you may meet Ryans’s alter ego, Sherrif Bryan Ferguson.
Hometown: Victor Harbor, South Australia
Favourite Trail: Billy Bob
Favourite MBP Lap: King Brown > Marriotts > Billy Bob > Moss Def > The Local > Maydea Hits > Tyenna > Showtime
Riding Style: Average
Fun Fact: Almost always hungry
NATHAN WHITMORE
Bike Patrol Team Lead
You’ll see me or my team walking around in red either down at base or talking about the best lines up on the hill. We are the first to help if you are in need of any.
Hometown: Yass, NSW
Favourite Trail: King Brown
Favourite MBP Lap: Kingbrown > Marriots > Uppercut > Creekside > Supercross > Funky Cold Maydena > Scandinavia > Lower Colour Blind > Tyenna
Riding Style: Weird and wonderful
Fun Fact: Olives are not my favourite
BEC FOXEN
Safety Team Coordinator
One of the team you don’t want to meet professionally, but if you do, will try to make your worst day in the bike park as entertaining as possible.
Hometown: Hobart, Tasmania
Favourite Trail: Petzen Flow Country Trail
Favourite MBP Lap: Pandani > Waratah > Funky Cold Maydena > Scandinavia > Lower Colour Blind > Tyenna
Riding Style: Aiming for entertainment – giggles mandatory
Fun Fact: Keen on almost every adventure sport, if I haven’t tried it, then I am definitely keen!
