Nickname: Bambi

Age: 27

DoB: 21/06/1983

Jungle Home:Essex

Monkey Status: Single

Occupation:Web Advertising Manager/Cyclist

Race Category:Elite

Paul is an original monkey and was one of the founders alongside Will, after nearly 15 years in the sport he has some good experience but still with plenty to learn. Paul has not had the best of luck in recent years but a new focus on training and a good start to the winter see's Paul with a good chance to realise the potential that has always been evident.

Favoured discipline: Mountain bike cross country

Career Highlights:

1st Elite Dragon Series 1 2008
4th Expert BMBS Round 4 2007
109th Grand Raid Cristalp 2006
3rd Expert Finisher National Championships 2006
13th Expert National MTB Ranking 2006
11th National Championships 2005 (U23)
10th National Points Series 2005
12th Expert National MTB Ranking 2005
12th National Championships 2004 (U23)
157th Grand Raid Christalp 2003
41st World Cup Round 3 1999 (Junior)

Best cycling quality: Natural ability

Favourite Venue: Amathous, Cyprus

Favourite Cyclist: Manual Fumic, Marco Fontana & Liam Killeen

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 and Dad have always followed me and given me support when i needed them the most. My girlfriend gives me amazing support following me around the country giving me fantasic encouragement.

Favourite place to ride?

Verbier, Switzerland - The most most beautiful and demanding place in the world!

Best moment on a bike?

Racing around the streets of Pickering in the Pro Sport Eliminator against some of the Worlds greatest cyclists.

Favourite riding position?

In Front!

Whats the best aspect of being a monkey?

Being a Monkey!

How do you eat your banana?

Skinned with chocolate sauce!