GT Bicycles

Mountain Riders

Marc Beaumont

Q & A

How did you get into biking How old were you?: A couple of friends in the village where I live had bikes, i bought one of there old one and started racing locally. After that I was hooked!!!!
What do you love most about mountain biking?: Its all down to you not anyone else, if you make a mistake its your fault!! On the flip side you put a rad run together and you win!!
What do you like least about mountain biking?: Downhill days when you have to push up.
Best place biking has taken you?: Can't beat riding at home with your friends.
Worst place biking has taken you?: The hospital.
What do you miss most when you are traveling?: Family and friends.
If you could only ride at one place forever, where would it be?: Whistler is amazing every year I go I ride something new.
What riders have influenced you the most?: So many you never stop learning Steve Peat has been a big influence on my riding.
What are your interests outside of riding?: Motocross, Golf, Shooting, Who were your heroes as a kid? Wayne Rainey road racer.
Who are your heroes now?: Jeremy Mcgrath
If you could ride with anyone who would it be?: Jeremy Mcgrath
If you were stuck on a desert island what three things would you take with you?: A drink!!! sun lotion.
If you weren’t a MTB pro, what other profession would you be involved in?: I don't have a clue all through school all I wanted to do was ride my bike!!! Some kind of sports trainer!
What is your favorite music/band/artist?: Kings of Leon
What is your favorite color?: White
What is your favorite food?: Mums home cooked meals.
What is the last thing you spent more than $100 on?: Crampons and a ice axe
When was the last time you were seriously scared?: Last Saturday I did a bridge swing over a gorge 60ft up.
What was your first bike set up and how has it changed?: It was a hardtail with V brakes that did not work. Now I have brakes that work suspension thats mega all the thing I did not have on my old bike.I would ride it ,whatever state it was in!!!
Describe your perfect day.: A full day downhill riding with mates doing loads of runs.
What are you most looking forward to in 2009?: The world cup series to start in South Africa
What is one thing that people might not know about you?: I am currently going to golf lessons.
If you won $500 million dollars today what would you do with it?: Buy a porsche GT3 in white.
One place you have to see before you die.: North pole.
Best advice you’ve ever been given.: Its not over until the fat lady sings
If you could back into time and do one thing over – what would it be?: Go back in time checking out how things used to be.
If you could spend an afternoon with anyone – past,present or future – who would it be?: Tiger Woods
Peanut or Regular M&M’s?: Peanut
Favorite Movie?: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
What’s one thing you always take with you when you travel?: PSP
Any advice for the young ‘uns coming into MTB?: Have fun don't come in to the sport with the goal of getting sponsored just enjoy riding.
What was the worst car you ever owned?: I have only owned one and I like it.
If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be and why?: Ricky Hatton (Boxxer) I would like to train with him for the day.

AGE: 24

BIRTHDATE: 09/25/84

HOME: Shropshire, England

Status: In a Relationship

My Rides: GT Fury

Career Highlights

2010 Val Di Sole Worldcup DH 1st
2010 Overall Worldcup DH 5th
2010 British DH series 1st overall
2010 WorldChampionships 6th
2008 World Cup Downhill 5th Canada
2007 British National Champion
2007 World Cup Downhill 1st Spain
2007 World Cup 5th Overall
2006 British National Champion