DISCIPLINE
Downhill
HOMETOWN
Comboyne, Australia
CURRENT SPONSORS
Giant Factory Off-Road Team
PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 UCI DH World Cup win in Lake Placid, USA
Favourite Track or Destination
Coronet Peak, NZ
Bucket List Destination
Korea
Luke Meier-Smith is one of Australia’s most exciting downhill mountain bike talents, racing with the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. Hailing from the small town of Comboyne on the NSW Mid North Coast, Luke’s rise through the sport has been fuelled by a lifelong love of speed, adrenaline and the freedom that riding brings.
A multiple Australian Downhill National Champion and winner of the 2025 UCI Downhill World Cup in Lake Placid, Luke has firmly established himself on the global stage.
I came across Shingleback Off Road when I was a youngster starting out and always thought that they were the best looking and the best built racks on the market to transport my bikes.
2025 World Champs track in Champéry, Switzerland. The sheer steepness, with an average gradient of 32/33%
Originally through BMX racing then started MTB. I think the thrill and freedom is what keeps me hooked.
DH days, trail rides, gym and some intervals
Good tracks, weather and views!
Box breathing
Avocado picking with my family.
Take your time and don’t rush things!
