Meet the Board
Get to know the awesome folks who keep our club rolling. Let's shift gears and meet the team!
Larissa
Chair
What was your first bike?
A bright red Giant OCR Zero I bought second had off eBay in 2014.
What is your favourite type of riding?
Road and triathlon.
What is your favourite local loop?
Lismore – Rosebank - Dunoon. Or pretty much any loop that has lots of climbing.
What is the best post-ride snack?
A long black & miso white chocolate chip cookie from Juno.
What is your vision for the NRCC?
To create a space for more women to get into cycling.
Mat J (aka 'Johno')
Public Officer
What was your first bike?
A red and black Ridley Fenix SL, named Mr Ridley
Favourite type of riding?
Road
Favourite local loop?
Any route that includes up or down Dorroughby Road
Best post-ride snack?
Juno dark chocolate cookie and a coffee
Vision for NRCC?
A welcoming, inclusive and active club that is recognised as a local cycling authority for the Northern Rivers
Renato (aka 'Cake Boy')
Vice Chair
What was your first bike?
A Trek 500, racing red with shiny deep velocity wheels.
Favourite type of riding?
Gravel and long winding roads in high country.
Favourite local loop?
Nimbin - The Channon
Best post-ride snack?
​Anything from the cake cabinet.
Vision for NRCC?
​To bring us all closer together sharing the joy of riding.
Mick (aka 'Le Tractor')
Treasurer
What was your first bike?
Repco (not so) Superlight
What is your favourite type of riding?
Gravel
What is your favourite local loop?
Boat Harbour
What is the best post-ride snack?
A muffin from The Home (Alstonville)​
Vision for NRCC?
Ride while you still can!
Claire
Board Member
What was your first bike?
A 10 speed bike with drop handlebars that I bought for myself when I was 16, from Super Eliott's in Rundle Street Mall in 1975.
Favourite type of riding?
Road cycling but hoping to get braver on my gravel bike.​
Favourite local loop?
Any loop that ends with a fast descent down Skyline Road or Duncan Road!​
Best post-ride snack?
A coffee and a banana.
What is your vision for NRCC?
I would love to see the club grow in numbers so riders of all levels can find someone to share rides with in the area. I am interested in non competitive cycling for fun and health benefits and the social interaction of sharing rides with others.
Darryl
Board Member
What was your first bike?
A Malvern Star Double XX
Favourite type of riding?
I have no favourite. Road, Mountain or Gravel
Favourite local loop?
New Italy
What is the best post-ride snack?
Coffee and anything sweet
Vision for NRCC?
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Mat P (aka 'Iron Calf')
Board Member
What was your first bike?
An aluminium Merida 10 speed approximately 18 years and 220,000kms ago!
Favourite type of riding?
Mostly road with a decent amount of gravel and a sprinkle of bike packing.
Favourite local loop?
Koonoorigan hills or smashing it down Dunoon hill.
Best post-ride snack?
Cant go past a dirty old servo scallop washed down with a can of coke after a long day in the saddle.
Vision for NRCC?
​​Build a club to surround myself with likeminded people who share the same passion for cycling, adventure, acceptance and community mindfulness that I think builds a better world to live in.