The Bike Rack as Art- NEW Design Competition, Powerhouse Museum, August 2010
Creative, street-savvy designers have the opportunity to elevate the humble bike rack into a glorious work of urban art, as part of an Australia-wide design competition launched by the Powerhouse Museum and the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW. This competition is being held as part of the NSW BikePlan, the State's largest ever program of bicycle projects and activities to promote bike use. Enter now >>>
Niki Gudex Interview- NEW Biker magazine (Slovakia), Issue 4, 2010
Slovakian mountain bike and lifestyle magazine talks to Niki about what makes her happy. Check it out >>>
Top 10: Hottest Australian Women In Sport AskMen.com June 2010
"Australia has produced some of the hottest sportswomen on the planet. They come from disciplines as varied as snowboarding, golf, soccer and pole vaulting but they all have one thing in common: hotness. Due to the physical nature of their professions and the need for a healthy lifestyle, sportswomen tend to be jaw-droppingly fit and also incredibly talented. They sacrifice a normal lifestyle for one of restrictive diets, strenuous gym sessions and torn muscles, all in the name of sporting glory." Check it out >>>
Biker Chic Goodlife magazine, Autumn 8 Issue 2010
"Never happier than when off the beaten track, graphic designer, model, artist and champion mountain biker Niki ‘Dingo’ Gudex gives an insight into what it’s like getting down and dirty." Check it out >>>
350 Riders January 2010
Join Niki in throwing your support behind a 350 event in your country. "Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. You can learn more about 350 – what it means, where it came from, and how to get there." Go 350 >>>
G4TV'S Top Ten Hottest Summer Athletes Attack of the Show - G4TV, January 2010
In what's been a smokin' start to 2010, Niki has been named by G4TV as their number one hottest summer athlete. Niki edged out beauties such as Danica Patrick and Ana Ivanovic to finish numero uno in a genetically blessed top ten. "So as long as Niki Gudex is riding, spandex will still have a place on this earth" Check out the countdown here >>>
La Top Ten Delle Sportive Piu Sexy Italian Sky Sport, December 2009
An exhibition of works by emerging and established artists, people with a disability, frans friends, families and supporters. Niki's work was included amongst the 300 anonymous artworks that were auctioned, with proceeds going towards enhancing FRANS disability support services in Sydney.
Sportsnet December 2009
Possibly in recognition of Niki's frequent trips to ride the sweet trails of Whistler and surrounds, Canadians have voted her their number 3 hottest sportswoman on Sportsnet. "For the first time ever, you'll be grateful that spandex is the official uniform for mountain bikers everywhere" See more here >>>
Looking Out For Each Other [R]evolution magazine, Issue 18, October 2009
For those of you that missed out on grabbing a copy, "Niki Gudex on life, riding and more."
Todo Terreno Triamax.com - October 2009
Muchas gracias to all of Niki's Spanish fans that have written in since the popular triamax.com website published a detailed feature article on her. Niki will be sure to let you know when she's next soaking up the sun and tearing up the trails of Spain. Hasta luego.
Fast Forward Facts Sport & Style magazine, October issue 2009
"Mountain biker Niki Gudex talks about getting down and dirty on the bike."
A League Of Their Own Cleo magazine, October issue 2009
"Get to know 10 of Australia's hottest sportswomen." Check out the latest issue of the revamped Cleo magazine. Along with other top female athletes such as Stephanie Rice and Ellyse Perry, Niki talks about her career and nutrition in the body and health section.
Alpha Females Alpha magazine, September 2009
Alpha magazine has celebrated their 50th Issue by featuring Niki among the 'finest and loveliest sportswomen' that have graced their pages. "Alpha could have dressed Niki up as Donald Duck and she'd still have been sexy. Instead, we went with Plan A".
Bike Skills Classes August 2009
Niki has been making the most of Sydney's warm winter by tearing up the city's trails with the next generation of Australian cyclists and mountain bikers. Boys, girls, men and women from all age groups are gaining confidence on the bike and improving their skills under Niki's personal attention. So if you're looking to work on your mountain bike technique, or just want to know how to be safe riding on the roads, get coached by a professional. Contact management @ nikigudex.com - Group clinics and one on one coaching available.
Rebound [R]evolution magazine, Issue 17, August
2009
Niki muses on the positives that can come out of accepting, learning about and rebounding from injury, particularly since they are part and parcel of the mountain bike lifestyle. Learning from the knocks that are part of life.
All Mountain Syncros July 2009
All bike parts are definitely not made equal. The difference between cross country, all mountain and down hill may be lost on some but for those that know what they like, try the Syncros series of AM stems, seat posts and handlebars. They are great for All Mountain, Super D and long travel trail bikes, made both light and strong. The perfect balance for the rider who wants to go everywhere.
Hawaiian Shoot July 2009
The natural beauty of Hawaii's North Shore became the ideal setting for Niki to feature in a recent photo shoot. On the same sand and surrounds where the popular Lost series was shot along with movies such as 50 First Dates and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Niki spent four days lapping up the Hawaiian sunshine and surf while shooting a variety of lifestyle pictures.
Hands On TNL - One HD, July
2009
Niki put her body on the line for Australia's new 24 hour digital sports channel One HD. Appearing on Thursday Night Live's light-hearted 'cop a feel' segment, a fully decked out Niki pedalled herself before three blindfolded guest athletes who had to guess Niki's sport by touch. Luckily for Niki the bike was a quick giveaway with Aussie cricketer Nathan Bracken getting it right.
My Little City Bike [R]evolution magazine, Issue 16, June
2009
Exploring the MTB world through female eyes.
Niki writes it up for The GudeX Files.
A Fairy Fantasy May 2009
Coming to a bus stop near you! Niki stars as a bicycle riding fairy in an advertising campaign that has been entered for an award at the prestigious Cannes Advertising Festival in France. Covered from head to toe in body paint, Niki had to stand stone still for six hours while artist Martin Bray carefully brushed on the entire flower outfit. The campaign shot by award winning photographers Montalbetti+Campbell for the CBD bike shop Sydney, Australia.
"A Model Mountainbiker"
Crusty Demons magazine, May/June 2009 issue
"Niki Gudex is one of Australia's most talented female athletes. As a professional downhill and cross country mountainbiker, Niki has represented Australia in the World Championships on several occasions; she's even found the time to become a bit of a role model for those just getting into the sport. Yep, Niki is one model mountainbiker..."
Thank you to all of Niki's fans, old and new, that have checked in with all the latest news and photos of Niki on www.nikigudex.com with the site recently passing the 2 million mark. Wow!
Velo.hu Velo (Hungary), April 2009
From the Hungarian cycling magazine Velo comes this colourful profile piece on Niki.
Cowboy Country MountainBIKE magazine (Germany), March 2009 issue
Described in the article as 'the most attractive racing driver in the world', Germany's Mountain BIKE magazine is led on a journey by Niki through one of America's secret singletrail paradises in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Niki Launches Third Year of Signature Collection Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
After two highly successful years, Niki is proud to present her third signature Niki Gudex line with Castelli. Niki's multifaceted career as a professional mountain bike racer, model and graphic designer shows that everything is possible. With stylish women's performance, Niki takes the fashionable, colorful and feminine 2009 Niki Gudex collection to an even higher level.
To purchase any pieces ask your local Castelli
dealer or visit the Castelli website >>>
Photo Galleries Updated March
2009
Catch some of Niki's new adventures by checking in with the mountain bike, model and snapshot galleries. Almost two hundred new images have just been added.
Encouraging Words BIKE magazine (Spain), March 2009 issue
Spanish mountain bike magazine BIKE profiles Niki in their newest section focused on encouraging women into the sport of mountain biking. In the new columns debut article, Niki tells the sun soaked women of Spain what fuels her enthusiasm for riding some of the toughest trails around the world.
