Ellie Smith
Name
Ellie Millington (Nee Smith)
Adventure‑mobile
Nissan NV200 Vanette 2013
Yakima Gear
SkyRise HD , TrimHD Bars , StageTwo 2” , OverNOut 180 , GearBox
Lifestyle
Mountain Biking, dirt bike riding, Gravel Riding, Hiking, Camping, Trail running, travelling to new places, welding & coaching MTB
Meet ’n Greet
I am a Professional Downhill mountain bike racer from the Central Coast, NSW, Australia. Riding and racing bikes is my passion and I love to share that with others through producing video and photo content on my social media platforms. Aside from racing I am also a certified TIG welder/fabricator & mountain bike coach.
MOST MEMORABLE/ MEANINGFUL PLACE YOU’VE TRAVELLED?
4 months travelling 20,000km around Europe racing Downhill world cups and exploring so many amazing places!
TRAVEL TIPS /PRO TIP?
Get out in nature, there’s no better medicine!
Fast Talkin’
IF YOU COULD GIVE A TED TALK, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
I would share my experience as a Woman in the welding/fabrication trade & MTB scene & encourage people to follow their own path despite what others may think!
IF YOU COULD LIVE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LIFE FOR A YEAR, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
I’d love to feel what it’s like to be a good surfer haha! I’ve also never been snowboarding so that would be cool to experience!
HOW DO YOU LIKE GIVING BACK? WHAT’S THE CAUSE YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT OR FAVOURITY NOT-FOR-PROFIT?
I enjoy passing on motivation & advice to anyone who is starting out in either MTB or welding. I am a MTB coach and am currently doing my personal training course as I love seeing people set goals and helping them reach them is the best feeling ever!
TELL US SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU? FUN FACT
My very first day riding a MTB was at school sport when I was 15 as a bit of a joke as I grew up dancing and had no idea what a MTB was. That same day I met my now husband Duke, realised riding bikes is the best fun ever & the rest is history!
FAVOURITE QUOTE
“What you tell yourself every day will either lift you up or tear you down.”
HOW DOES USING YAKIMA PRODUCTS MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER, OR WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT IT?
Using Yakima gear makes adventures more reliable, fun and easy! It’s great having peace of mind that your bikes and other adventure gear are safe and sound. The extra space that the Yakima roof box provides is so handy for me aswell, as I have quite a small van.
