The Team Behind The Scenes
Richard Mills - Event Co-Director
Keen mountain biker, dabbles in a spot of cyclocross, loves long runs, loves short runs. Occasionally spotted in lycra on a road bike, competed in all sorts of races, a qualified MTB commissaire, often seen volunteering up Te Mata Peak or at Parkrun. A very happy (young) Grandad to Matilda, Theo and Genevieve.
Richard and Emma are members of the Bennelong Mountain Bike Club, based in Havelock North.
Emma Buttle - Event Co-Director
Event & marketing manager from way back. Often seen mountain biking or hiking up Te Mata Peak. Loves mini-adventures with her kiddies - 4 yr old George and 7 yr old Caitlin. Enjoys adventure races & events, and generally just a bit of an outdoors nut.
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Emma Mills - Funding, Marketing & Strategy
Yes, another Emma! Hawke's Bay born & bred, Emma moved to Melbourne where she worked for an event charity for 8 years. Recently moved home to enjoy the amazing Hawke's Bay lifestyle, community and great outdoors again.
Gavin Garland - Volunteer Management
Keen on just about anything outdoors and loves all sorts of adventures - hiking, biking, running, rafting, kayaking, hunting and fishing. Enjoys exploring new country to see where it leads. Easily challenged into doing something new with good mates.
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