Name: Neko Mulally
Nick Name: Gnarly Mulally
Date of Birth: February 19, 1993
Height (cm): 182
Weight (kg): 82
Team: Intense Factory Racing
Bikes: Intense M29 FRO
Residence: Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, USA
Why do you ride: I love being in the woods pushing my limits
What/who started you racing: My Dad raced the NORBA Nationals in the 90’s and started my brother and I racing BMX at a young age
Weakness: Putting too much on my plate
Most important people in your life and career: My Mom: Carolyn; and Brother: Logan
Racing since: 1999
Professional since: 2010
Best part of racing: Achieving something greater than yourself as a team
Hardest part: Injuries
Worst moment in career: Being disqualified in Lenzerheide for not having the correct back protection. It was embarrassing and completely my fault.
Best moment in career: Waking up on race day believing you can win.
General career goals: Be proud of my results, push my limits and help drive the sport to be better. Help those around me achieve their goals.
Favourite food: Sushi
Favourite music: The Rolling Stones
Best idea of having good time: Downhill or Motocross with friends
Favourite place to travel to: Portes du Soleil, France
Most respected mountain bike riders: Steve Peat, Stevie Smith, Greg Minnaar, Sam Hill, Brendog, Aaron Gwin.
Other most respected athletes: Bruce Lee, Ayrton Senna, Jimmie Johnson
Favourite riding spots and courses: Windrock Tennessee
Advice to beginners: Wake up stoked to ride everyday
Other sports: Motocross, Cyclocross
Other interests: Trail Building
If I was not a professional mountain biker….. I would be trying my hardest to be one.
Objectives for 2019:
Career Highlights:
US Open Champion 2017 and 2018
National Downhill Champion 2018 and 2011
23 Degrees Sports Management S.L.