THOMAS
LOCKE
Yeti / FOX Development Team South Pacific
I'm really looking forward to the times ahead with the Yeti/Fox team. It's such an awesome opportunity to learn from the literal best and absorb so much knowledge from a team with such a rich racing history. I can't wait to get over to Europe for my first time riding bikes overseas and to try to make the most of everyday ripping bike park laps aboard my SB160.
AGE
19 (almost 20)
YETI BIKE OF CHOICE AND WHY?
I actually really love my SB140! Short travel, small, light and poppy all combined creates a deadly combination that is bound to put a smile on my face when it comes to just mucking on the trails with mates midweek. But when it comes to racing on the weekend, I can't go past my SB160 plough machine!
FAVORITE RACE EVENT?
Cannonball MTB Festival Thredbo
MY FAVORITE VINTAGE YETI RACER IS?
John Tomac
THE BIGGEST RISK I HAVE TAKEN?
Moving out of home after finishing school. To change states to be in a better place to make the bike dream have more of a chance of becoming a reality.
SOMETHING I ALWAYS BRING OUT ON A RIDE?
If I'm on my own definitely Airpods and always bulk food!
WILDEST ENCOUNTER OUT ON TRAIL WAS?
Living in Australia, often dodging snakes disguised as sticks on the trail.
CHOOSE THE LABEL(S) THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU?
Having a laugh, not taking things too seriously and always being appreciative of the people and places bikes introduce me too.
WHEN I’M NOT OUT RACING ENDURO YOU MAY FIND ME OUT DOING?
Slapping some corners on a flow/jump track and trying to get sideways on a whip-off jump always
MOST UNDERRATED PLACE TO GO AND WHY?
The Garigal National Park in Sydney, where I grew up.
Accolades:
- 2023 - 5th EDR Derby
- 2022 - 2nd Crankworx Cairns Whip-Off
- 2022 - 1st State DH Champs 2022
- 2022 - 3rd Australian Nationals
- 2021 - 2nd Australian Nationals
THOMAS’s Kit
Kit Details
Yeti Cycles SB160
FOX 38 & X2
Shimano Drivetrain
Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II
DT Swiss Wheels