Harry Kneebone | Sport

Hey there! I’m Harry Kneebone and I race Mountain bikes. From the age of 7, I started riding bikes and from then on I knew It was the sport for me. I have always been passionate and enjoyed the sport which Is why I’ve been able to stick with it for so long. It’s an exhilarating feeling racing flat out down a hill putting it all on the line and it’s incredibly rewarding when It all goes to plan. The sport has taken me to some epic places across New Zealand and the world and I’ve met lifelong friends through racing as well. I also like how sociable the mountain bike atmosphere is. Everyone is friendly and stoked to be out riding their bikes. Outside of racing, I’m also a Mountain coach, It’s been a cool job getting to go out for rides and teach younger kids how to gain confidence, ride faster and have fun.

This year I made the tough decision to fly halfway across the world for two and a half months to race the UCI Enduro World Cups. I had 5 races across 5 different countries throughout Europe. This was by far the coolest experience in my life getting to race in the highest level of the sport and get to witness some world-class trails. I was also extremely happy with my best result of 17th in U21 as a 17-year-old. I’m certain that in the near future, getting a podium finish at a World Cup round will be a realistic goal for me.