Ella Menigoz

DOB: 11/05/2006
Nickname: El
Eye colour: Brown
Height: 174cm
Favourite food: Lasagne, chocolate and waffles!
Favourite movie: Harry Potter or The Hunger Games
Favourite song: anything Avicii
Favourite colour: Purple

Secret talents/interesting fact about you: I am half French and I like high jump and rhythmic gymnastics.

How did you get into MTB? The first time my dad took me mountain biking I absolutely hated it... I went back a couple months later (with more fitness) and I actually quite enjoyed it. So, my dad took me on social rides and then I met this supportive community and it just went from there. First I did some coaching lessons, then a few races which turned into my first national championship in February 2022!

Favourite track/place to ride: Mt Cotton, Castle Hill or Tewantin.

Pre-race rituals/lucky charms: I always wear these three ‘do what you love’ wristbands when I race.

Future goals: To complete in a international race overseas, place top 4 in the 2023 National Championships and to travel the world!