Biography
Luke first came to our attention in 2019 when he participated in our Young Talent World Tour, at the European stop in Fort William. He was already overseas racing in Junior World Cup DH events so couldn't attend the Tour stop for Oceania, and got an exemption to do the European stop. His character impressed us a lot and his results started to show on the race circuit. Like most young guns in downhill racing, Luke started in BMX racing before committing to the World Cup gravity scene. Wins across the board in the the under 17 category meant that an international career was waiting for him in the junior category in DH and U21 in Enduro. A breakout DH result was wininng the Junior Garbanzo DH in Whistler in 2019, then came a string of 7 wins in the Under 21 Category in the Enduro Worlds Series, followed by a win in Elite Enduro in 2023. Luke is a 3 time Elite National Downhill Champion.
Career Highlights
1st Place – 2025, 2024 and 2023 Australian National DH Championships
1st Place – 2025 Oceania Continental DH Championships
1st Place – 2023 Maydena Enduro World Cup
1st Place – 2022 Under 21 Enduro World Cup Overall
6th Place – 2022 DH Elite World Cup – Pal Arisnal (AND)
Career History
Athlete Profile
Why do you ride: Simply because I love it
What/who started you racing:
My Dad, with his road cycling background. I started BMX racing when I was 11 and then moved to mountain bike racing when I was 15.
Most important people in your life and career: Family and my team behind me.
Racing since: 2017
Professional since: 2022
Best part of racing: Standing on the top step!
Hardest part: Injuries and setbacks.
Worst moment in career: Breaking my femur back in 2017 while riding on one of our farm tracks. I also broke my wrist and arm all in that year.
Best moment in career: Winning 3 consecutive National DH titles, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
General career goals: Win a Downhill World Cup Overall Title, win a DH World Cup race, win a World Championship.
Favourite food: Sushi
Favourite reading: Knowledge books
Favourite music: Rap
Best idea of having good time: Riding bikes with mates
Favourite place to travel to: Canada
Most respected mountain bike riders: Amaury Pierron and Loïc Bruni
Favourite riding spots and courses: Squamish, Les Gets and Val Di Sole
Advice to beginners: Enjoy the journey!
Other sports: Surfing
Other interests: Golf
If I was not a professional mountain biker…..I’d be a farmer.
Objectives for 2025:
Consistent World Cup Top 10 placings, and a podium result