Niels Windfeldt - Norway

Height: 179 cm

Weight: 77 kg

Residence: Oslo, Norway

Why do you ride: I like to be creative and free. I'm eager to learn new things and progress my riding. Riding gives me a way of satisfaction i can't describe.... It is a perfect way for me to express myself.

What/who started you riding: I have been riding bikes since I was kid.
Extreme sports/sports have always played a big part of my life. I got into downhill racing through a friend at school. Have been riding bikes ever since.

Worst moment in career & why: No particulate on my bike, but broke both of my legs (at the same time) skiing in the Swiss alps. PAIN!!

What did you want to be when you were a kid: Some kind of leader i suppose. Have a job where no days are the same... To be free.

In one word how would your best friend describe you? Confident

Favourite food: Beef, Mexican

Favourite reading material: WW 2 novels, crime and action novels, Anatomy.

Favourite Music: Amulet, Jack Johnson, Turbonegro and basically all other kind of music.....

Favourite place to travel to: Canada

Most respected mountain bike riders: Darren Berrecloth, John Cowan and Wade Simmons

Other most respected athletes and there sports: Skiers: Jon Olsson, Tanner Hall, Lars Veen (Norwegian skier). FMX: Nate Adams, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan.
BMX: Corey Bohan,Steven Murray, Dave Osato, Steven McCann, TJ Lavin, Nasty +++++

Favourite riding spots and courses: Peynier (for sure!), the local trails, trails in general!, Original freeridecourses.

Advice to beginners: Learn new things one step at the time. Be patient. Don't go for too much! Listen to advice from more experienced riders, they will help you progress your riding without getting hurt.

Other sports you do:
I ski ALOT. Mainly jibbing and some freeriding once in a while (I used to be a racer). Skateboarding. Wakeboarding. BMX. Some freestyle minicross (50's). Scubadiving.

Do you have a coach: Nope

Typical training week: I try to ride every day. Digging and riding trails take much of my time. I usually spend a couple of days freeriding and/or riding BMX during a week. Some much to do, so little time!!

Other Sponsors: Pro-Tec, Sombrio and Spy Optics.