2008 All Mountain
World Championships -
NEW Downieville Classic, California, 11-13th
July 2008
Niki is thrilled to have placed in the top
ten at the grueling All-Mountain World Championships in Downieville,
California. Despite injury forcing a limited preparation,
Niki finished 9th in the testing two day discipline that combines
XC and DH times into the one event.
Niki capped off her successful weekend by
claiming the 2008 Pixie-Cross World Title! Pixie-cross racing
sees adults competing against each other on child-sized 16
inch bikes, much to the amusement of an enthusiastic crowd.
It's a fun race that adds even greater depth to this classic
bike festival.
Fresh Pics- NEW June 2008
Brand new images of Niki have just been
added. Check them out in the various photo galleries.
La Femme Niki Outside Go magazine (US), June/July
2008 issue
"Whether on singletrack or the runway,
Australia’s Niki Gudex is graceful with every turn."
Niki Launches Second
Year of Signature Collection Spring/Summer 2008 Collection
After a highly successful first year, Niki
is proud to announce the second year of her signature Niki
Gudex line with Castelli, the half century-old cycling apparel
maker from the Dolomites in Northern Italy. Thank you to the
fans who sent in beautiful pictures wearing her designs and
show their support.
To purchase any pieces ask your local Castelli
dealer or visit the Castelli
website >>>
Back On Her Bike 5th May 2008
After a frustrating five months on the sidelines
Niki is thrilled to be back in the saddle again. Niki fractured
the fifth metatarsal bone in her left foot during a cross
training exercise last November. While the injury disrupted
her training schedule, she is now back on her bike and looking
forward to a rewarding 2008 season.
Niki Sparkles
at the ASTRA Awards Australia, 21st April 2008
Representing Fuel TV, Niki guest presented
the "Most Outstanding Sports Coverage" award at
the 2008, 6th Annual ASTRA Awards. Australia's pay TV awards
attracted a star studded 1000 strong crowd to the exclusive
event where the media industry celebrate their highest achievers.
Constant Changes [R]evolution magazine, Issue 12, March
2008
Exploring the MTB world through female eyes.
Niki writes it up for The GudeX Files.
Travel Tips and Tales Mountain Bike Action magazine (US),
February 2008
"Many of the sport's top riders travel
the world showcasing their skills. We chatted with a few of
them to hear some of their traveling tales, as well as pick
their brains for some useful tips on globetrotting with your
mountain bike."
Niki features twice in this large format,
high end calendar, as poster girl for the months of both May
and August. After the studio look for 2006 and the on location
feel for 2007, Anke Wilken and photographer Daniel Geiger
have taken yet another approach, using real athletes for the
2008 edition, featuring some of the world's best cyclists.
Sports Tonight Sports Tonight, Network Ten, 30th December
2007
Niki featured on Australian televisions
longest running and number one national sports program, "Sports
Tonight". Network Ten sports reporter Andrew Brown revealed
Niki's goals for 2008 and beyond, including her desire to
once again combine downhill and cross country together.
Hot 20- Australia's Most Beautiful
Sports Stars Alpha magazine, December 2007
Niki worked with Montalbetti and Campbell
for this unique, sassy and strong image, photographed exclusively
for Alpha magazine.
Mountain bike annual Twentysix is back with
another year of great visuals featuring various athletes and
personalities who form part of the very diverse mountain bike
world.
New Photos and Updates September 2007
Niki has been out and about riding trails
and shooting hundreds of new images. Look out for them in
print and online, in the meantime her myspace profile has
new behind the scenes shots.
Niki will be at the Interbike tradeshow
in Las Vegas signing autographs on the following dates: Wed
26th and Thurs 27th Sept, at the Scott, Castelli, Marzocchi
and Hutchinson booths.
Ladies
Day Sunday magazine (Australia), 16th September
2007 issue
"Meet the leading lights of the Aussie
women's sport scene. They're making waves in their fields...
and happen to be gorgeous to boot."
Global Campaigns with Oakley and Scott August 2007
Look out for various advertisements featuring
Niki, including the global Uniquely women's campaign for Oakley,
the women's Contessa line for Scott Bicycles and the Marzocchi
fork line.
Niki designed some playful graphics for
her bikes. "I wanted to look at my bike and feel excited
to go ride it, even in the pouring rain! So the colours are
bright and fun."
Have
You Seen It Premiere Crankworx Whistler, Canada, July 2007
The new Oakley mountain bike movie “Have
You Seen It?” premiered at Crankworx in Whistler, Canada.
A film aiming to capture the spirit and search for the soul
of mountain biking. Look out for it, now available hidden
in the NWD8 Smackdown DVD.
"There are two kinds of people in the
world - those who stray far from the proverbial beaten path
and those who stay on it. Mountain biker Niki Gudex is in
a way both kinds of people."
100
Sexiest Women In The World 2007 FHM magazine 2007
Niki was voted in at number 26 in the world
in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women. For the 6th consecutive
year, this mountain biker's fan base has kept her solid in
the votes. Thank you to everyone who voted for her.
I Love Riding In The City Urban Velo May 2007
Sometimes the mountains are too far away
and that is when city riding finds a life of its own.
Searching for the soul of MTB on perfect
trails deep in the wet dense forests of the Pacific Northwest
proved to be a daunting task, leaving many questions. There
is something out there. "Have you seen it?"
"There is
a Japanese proverb that I will always remember. It is about
a chipped piece of china and how it becomes more beautiful
because it gains character through its imperfections. This
is how I think about myself and all the injuries I’ve
had through the years. I don’t look at them as signs
of failure or misfortune, but signs of experience and things
I have overcome. My imperfections make me stronger."
Niki Gudex
A collection
of extraordinary women, living by their own rules. Each has
a story to tell — through words, images and even more,
through their actions. Uniquely Oakley reveals the individual
spirit behind each one and what it is that powers her soul.
Competitive Edge Eyecare Business magazine, February
2007 issue
"How the pros pick eyewear... When
it comes to sports, few are as savvy about the details that
make for winning eyewear as the athletes themselves. We talk
to the athletes about what works for them."
