Nickname: Alex

Age: 14

DoB: 31/03/1994

Jungle Home: Highams Park, London

Monkey Status: Single

Occupation: School

Alex is our latest recruit on the YDS scheme! Alex has amazing potential for his age and as is the idea behind the scheme, we intend to encourage and support him every step of his journey. After his first full season in cycling it has become clear that Alex's talent is immense and with the help of the Monkey's around him Alex has the potential to go on to achieve phenomenal success in cycling. After just one year in cycling his desire to win and attitude to the sport make him look like a seasoned pro.

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: Thetford

Favourite Cyclist: Liam Killeen

What bike do you ride: Cannondale Taurine SL & Six Carbon Sram Rival

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?

Lake Tahoe, USA

Best moment on a bike?

Winning at Thetford

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!