Riders

Nicole started cycling in 2018, with a short background in Triathlons, and one year later found herself signed up to the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Women’s Racing Team to compete in NRS, as well as the High-performance Scholarship with TIS, and Elite Sports Scholarship with Federation University. This is where Nicole also studies a Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition part-time, and juggles a full time job as Product Developer at Bulk Nutrients, to support her cycling endeavours. Nicole has recently returned from Belgium from a summer of cycling, helping her to develop her skills, knowledge and experience in racing.

Connor is an elite racer in the gravel scene, with stints as a continental cyclist in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia as a multi-discipline cyclist. Taking out the 2023 AusCycling Gravel National Championships in Derby, Connor is the leader of the field when it comes to hard climbs, technical descents and muddy terrain. Looking to reach the top of gravel racing, we’re keen to see what Connor gets up to in the next 12 months as he looks to achieve his dreams on the world’s biggest stage.

Having been racing bikes for 20 years now, Peta followed the path of road racing through the AIS and the World Tour, before discovering MTB, and more recently gravel. Peta has raced on the European and US circuit for both road and MTB, but also had success within Australia, winning 12 National titles along the way.

For the past five years Peta was at the helm of a UCI Women’s cycling team Roxsolt, where they were one of the most successful teams in Australia’s history. This year Peta is reverting back to being a privateer in pursuit of the US based off-road series the Life Time Grand Prix, a series of rough roads and 200+ mile events – where she’ll be utilising Burgh’s Endurance tapes!

Kyle is a pro gravel privateer who balances a busy corporate career with a passion for cycling, from challenging fellow elite racers to joining weekday group rides. With a stacked 2025 schedule of top gravel events, Kyle’s mission is simple: spread the joy of cycling, one ride at a time.

Cassia is a 22 year old elite cyclist hailing from Perth, WA. Cassia’s interest is heavily rooted in off-road events as she seeks an international career in 2024, once she finishes her Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Starting her racing career in the junior triathlon scene, where she found success with the Elite Australian National Junior Team, and then transitioned to the road in 2020. Cassia has been a part of the ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast, AG Insurance NXTG, and DRG Knights Liv teams, but looks to go it as a privateer in the off-road world, as she just loves gravel, hard hilly courses and the passion of riders in that area. We’re stoked to have you on board!

Brianna jumped into cycling 10 years ago, swapping national-level track and field and triathlon events for cycling in Australia and abroad. She’s competed in plenty of NRS road races, US criteriums and state-based events during her cycling career and recently found a passion for gravel racing. With big events like SEVEN, Devil’s Cardigan and Unbound on the calendar, Bree’s keen to tackle new courses and challenge herself against some of the world’s best.

Jon is a lifelong rider and podium regular across a bunch of disciplines including enduro, XC, e-bike and DH racing. From claiming the Australian 24 Hour Solo National Championship in 2022 to a stack of stage race and event victories that would make any racing fan froth, Jon’s results are a testament to his skill and determination. Even with his continued success, Jon’s true passion and motivation for the sport is fuelled by epic adventures on his gravel rig across Sydney and greater Australia.

After snagging runner up at the U23 Australian Criterium in 2020 and racing across Europe, life threw Eli the ultimate curveball – being hit by a car and fracturing her pelvis in four places.

Eli didn’t let this stop her and went on to join premier women’s cycling team, Roxsolt Liv SRAM where she loves racing all things two wheels from track and road, to XC, gravel and enduro. We’re pumped to have Eli on board as a Burgh Ambassador and to follow her adventures as she chases the thrill of riding in Australia and abroad.

Sophie is a passionate gravel and endurance racer, who’s quickly making her mark on Australia’s growing gravel scene. Known for her strength and resilience, she brings her engineering background to every element of the sport, from equipment and training, to recovery and performance.

After a stack of races on home soil, Sophie’s setting her sights on competing in major gravel events in the United States and Europe in 2026, with the goal of establishing a strong presence on the global gravel circuit.

Tyler is a 20-year-old cyclist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, chasing his dream of taking cycling as far as he can. He’s competed in some of North America’s top cycling events, including the Gastown Grand Prix and Canadian Gravel Nationals where he finished in the top 30 riders. Whether it’s road, gravel or CX, Tyler loves the freedom of riding, exploring the great outdoors and pushing his limits.

A young up and coming superstar of everything on two wheels, Izzy is the new-age rider who can achieve just about anything the sport of cycling has to offer. A beast on the MTB, a workhorse on the road and an even bigger shredder on the Enduro bike, Izzy’s feats are fit to model for any young riders in Tassie.

MOOD is equal parts racing team, social club and an endeavour to bring the benefits of cycling to others, encouraging them to take an adventure, go racing, eat hot chips and have fun in the process. Bringing together all bikes, surfaces and people through the power of cycling, the MOOD community is as passionate as they come.

With over a decade of racing experience, Patty has an impressive stack of medals across gravel, DH, track, enduro, road and XC – talk about an all-rounder!

Recently, he’s shifted gears to gravel and MTB racing and set his eyes on the challenging Devils Cardigan later this year.

Outside of the adrenaline rush of cycling, Patty is passionate about helping people. As a disability support worker and qualified fitter and turner, he is on a mission to show that people with impairments can still chase their dreams and do seriously amazing things, even if their path has a few more hills than most.

Run by the Australian Cycling Academy, the UCI Continetnal Professional team ARA – Pro Racing Sunshine Coast (PRSC) is all about creating a better future fo cyclings on and off the bikes. The ACA integrate high-performance, tertiary study and professional mentoring from their hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Valuing life balance, hard work and loving what you do, this positive team culture brings out the best in the riders and makes for one hell of a successful environment.