Tell us about your bike setup.
Set up for the rough stuff, a stiff setup but still active on the small stuff too.

What else is in your garage?
My moto, surfboard and lots of spiders.

What's your training regimen?

What else is in your garage?
Gym, road, XC, moto, surfing, downhill, dirt jumping. Riding bikes heaps.

Any major injuries, and how did you recover?
Everyone hates injuries lets not talk about these!

What's your typical pre-race meal? Guilty pleasure?
In the US, burritos! Europe what ever you can find, usually a pasta dish.

What is your pre-race OCD behavior?
A set warm up, Olbas oil to open my airways and a espresso 30 mins before my run.

How do you determine which races to enter each year?
Where ever the strongest competition is.

What are some of your best memories?
Andorra 2009 World Cup after being sick all week, getting back on the Podium. Winning the NZ national champs last year.

What motivated you to get started racing?
Wanting to go fast and test myself against everyone else.

What separates you from other professional athletes?
Motivation and self discipline.

How does FOX Racing Shox contribute to your success?
FOX is a company that builds the best suspension and continues to push the boundaries.

What would you be doing if you weren't a professional athlete?
Working in my bike shop, Bike Otago.

What's the best thing about being a professional athlete?
Racing every week and pushing your self in those races until you find your limits.

What other sports are you interested in?
Motocross, Surfing, anything with motors or wheels.

Any advice to the readers dreaming to turn pro?
Ride a lot and set goals.

What are your favorite magazines and websites?
dirtmountainbike.com, vitalmtb.com, spokemagazine.com

I love riding bikes, Tory and friends and family.

I want rainbow stripes.

I believe in Trainning hard.

Beach or mountains? Mountains.

High fives or knuckles? Kunckles.

Boom or done? Boom

iPhone or Blackberry? iPhone

Are you a Mac or PC? Mac

Top 3 bands Chevelle, Tiki Taane, Rise Against

Greatest strength consistancy.

Most frustrating challenge flat tires.

My website www.justinleov.com

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