Biography
Neko Mulally started racing mountain bikes at age 13. Neko has had a very successful mountain biking career becoming a three-time national champion. At the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, he finished fourth place despite breaking his chain out of the start hut, in one of the most impressive race runs in history. Neko loves giving back to his community in any way that he can. He has worked with several parks to build more trails and has even taken on an event organizer role for downhill, enduro, cross-country, and e-bike races. With his brother Logan, as his videographer, his goal remains the same of being one of the best guys on the hill throughout the World Cup circuit. He recently started his own team, Frameworks Racing and has created his own race bike from scratch.
Career Highlights
3rd Place Cairns World Cup 2014
Chainless run for 4th place at 2014 World Championships
2nd Place Junior World DH Championships 2010
National Downhill Champion 2018 and 2011
US Open Champion 2017 and 2018
Career History
Athlete Profile
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.