Model racer: The Niki Gudex Journal 2005

Downhill and cross-country racer, graphic designer and model, Australian mountain biker Niki Gudex is nothing if not versatile. Riding for the SRM Power Team, Niki will be the first ever female rider in the team. She'll continue to focus on the NORBA series while making time to race back in Australia. Follow all the adventures in her exclusive diary on Cyclingnews.

Niki Gudex's website: www.nikigudex.com

Latest entry: Europe - the other side of the world

2005 entries

• Europe - the other side of the world
• Fun times at base camp - Hitting the trails of Colorado, then off to Germany
• Race time - Heading around North America for the World Cup rounds
• Back in the US - New team, new base and a busy year ahead

2004 entries

• In between days - A busy off-season at Interbike, modeling and then back on the bike
• End of season - NORBA Finals, MTB World Championships & World Cup Final
• A great place to be - NORBA National Series #6
• After 24 hours, still 20 minutes from home - Cross-country World Cup #5 and #6
• Cracking the top 20 - at last! - NORBA NCS Series Rounds 2, 3, 4 & 5
• Intense for Intense at Sea Otter, April 15-18, 2004
• February 27-29 - Around Aussie Nationals
• January 31-February 3 - Wet & Wildside