JOE
MILLINGTON
Yeti / FOX Development Team South Pacific
Hi my name is Joe millington I am 17 years of age I live in Rotorua New Zealand but spent my summer in Queenstown preparing and training for my first international overseas experience. You will always find me on a bike whether it’s a Enduro, Downhill, Dirt jumper or XC bike.
AGE?
17
YETI BIKE OF CHOICE AND WHY?
Yeti SB160. I love this bike because it is a all around great bike it pedals great and goes down hill pretty quick too.
FAVORITE RACE EVENT?
New Zealand Enduro Nations.
MY FAVORITE VINTAGE YETI RACER IS?
Wouldn’t say he is very vintage but would have to say Richie Rude.
THE BIGGEST RISK I HAVE TAKEN?
Jumping my bike of the back of a concrete truck in Queenstown.
SOMETHING I ALWAYS BRING OUT ON A RIDE?
My phone and that’s about it.
WILDEST ENCOUNTER OUT ON TRAIL WAS?
Riding through the geothermal mud pools in Rotorua.
CHOOSE THE LABEL(S) THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU?
Calculated risk.
WHEN I’M NOT OUT RACING ENDURO YOU MAY FIND ME OUT DOING?
Jumping into lakes.
MOST UNDERRATED PLACE TO GO AND WHY?
Riverhead mountain bike forest tracks are mint in the summer and slippery in the winter.
Accolades:
- 2023 - 1st u21 3Peaks Enduro
- 2023 - 1st Overall Trans NZ Enduro
- 2022 - 1st u21 Giant 2w Enduro
- 2023 - 2nd u19 National Downhill Champs
- 2023 - 2nd u19 Cardrona National Series
JOE’s Kit
Kit Details
Yeti Cycles SB160
FOX 38 & X2
Shimano Drivetrain
Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II
DT Swiss Wheels