David Simpfendorfer

Name

David Simpfendorfer

Nickname

Dorfer, Simpf, Dave S, "The Pimp"

Occupation

Business Analyst

Current grade

B

Current bike/s

Trek 5500, Scott Scale 20

First real bike

Trek 5500

Grade you want to be competitive in

A, Elite - MTB

How did you get into, or start cycling, and when?

My flatmate talked me into the Mont 24 hour a couple of years ago & after back-to-back night laps in pouring rain & knee deep mud, something inside me was satisfied. I was hooked.

Who would you most like to go for a ride with and why?

Ali G or Borat

Favourite meal

I reckon the microwave praen dumplings I had last tonight were pretty good.

Favourite drink

Espresso Love Gu with Warm Milk, ummmmm.

Fave bike kit

2XU vest & Mountain Devils Defeet socks - they're hole proof.

Best sporting results

25th middle distance MTBO World Champs 07

Proudest moment

Finishing my first Solo 24 hr Adventure race

Short term goal or event you are training for

Alice Springs MTB Enduro, Snowy Hydro Multisport Challenge