Rhys Willemse

Nickname: Willemhouse  (I got this nickname because when I first started racing, no one could pronounce my name.)

Age /DOB: 18  11/09/91

Hometown/Location Now: Brisbane, Australia

How did you get into riding: I saw a “real” mountain bike one day at school and was hooked from that moment on.  I traded in my motorbike for a mountain bike.

Years Riding: 5

Riding Style: Smooth with a bit of style.

Influences: Chuck Norris and Nathan Rennie

Number Of Broken Bones: 13.  3 collarbones, Femur, hands, ribs and the list goes on.

Favourite Places to Ride: Whistler - Canada, Schladming - Austria and Maribor - Slovenia. 

Drinks: Bundy

Drives: 2006 Hilux 4x4

Music: Haste the day, Parkway Drive, Trivium and A Static Lullaby.

Rules To Live By: If your not first, your last.

Typical Day: Wake up, eat, train, sleep.

Sponsors: Tomac Factory Racing, Sram, Revolution Magazine, KWT - Maxxis Tyres, and of course Unit Clothing.

Wins/Accomplishments: 2009 Australia Junior Down Hill Champion, Australian 4X Junior Champion, 4th Junior World Championships, 13th Maribor World Cup in Elite class.

Spare Time: Ride my Moto, Hang out with my girl and mates