DISCIPLINE
MTB, Dirt Jump, Free Ride & Trail Builder
HOMETOWN
Margaret River, WA & Vancouver, Canada
Bucket List Destination
New Zealand!
TOP Track / Destination
Whistler, BC, Canada
SPONSORSÂ
Norco Bicycles, Common Ground Trails, Shingleback Off Road, Ride Wrap, Pit Viper, Fleet Cycles Mandurah
Jordon Virgl is a mountain biker, trail builder and freerider with a passion for creating world-class riding experiences on and off the bike. Splitting his time between Western Australia and Canada, Jordon has helped shape some of Australia’s most iconic trail networks, including 114 kilometres of trails in Omeo and standout features such as Pendulum, Bangarang and Flomeo. Whether he’s building trails or riding party laps with mates, Jordon is driven by a love of bikes, community and the places riding can take you.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park with a good group of friends. No pressure, no agenda just party laps, plenty of laughs, and riding bikes all day.
The best days are the ones where everyone’s having fun, pushing each other a little, and making memories along the way. Then finishing it all off with a good feed and a beer in the late afternoon sun, reliving the best moments from the day. That’s pretty hard to beat.
It would have to be the Swing Arm accessory. Being able to quickly swing the rack out of the way to access the back of the vehicle is unreal. Whether I’m grabbing tools for work, unloading gear, or just getting into the back after a ride, it makes everything so much easier.
One of the best parts is being able to swing it clear and sit on the tailgate of my 60 Series Landcruiser at the end of the day. It’s one of those simple features that makes a huge difference when you’re using it all the time.
It’s a practical accessory, but it’s also become part of the whole experience. Anyone who’s spent time living out of a Land Cruiser and chasing good trails knows how valuable easy access to the back of the vehicle really is.
Back when I started with Common Ground, around 2017. At the time, I was looking for a bike rack that could handle moving a fleet of bikes around – from my MTB and dirt jumper to my BMX and hardtail.
We travel a lot for work and spend plenty of time on rough bush tracks, so I needed something simple, reliable, and tough enough to stand up to regular 4WD use. My initial impression of Shingleback was that their products were built with real-world conditions in mind. They were robust, practical, and looked like they could handle the kind of punishment that comes with spending a lot of time off-road.
That durability and no-nonsense design is what first caught my attention, and it’s why I’ve continued to trust their gear over the years.
One of the most challenging events I’ve tackled was racing Cannonball in the Elite category on a trail bike rather than a downhill bike. I’ve never really been a racer, riding has always been about party laps, good times with mates, and enjoying everything that comes with being on a bike. But I wanted to step well outside my comfort zone and challenge myself in a different way.
Racing against dedicated racers on DH bikes while I was on a trail bike made it a real physical and mental test. It pushed me harder than I expected and gave me a whole new appreciation for the race scene.
I genuinely enjoyed dabbling in racing and I wouldn’t rule out having another crack at it in the future. But for me, riding has always been about more than results. The good times with friends, the community, and helping build opportunities for the next generation of riders will always come first. That’s the side of the sport I’m most passionate about, and it’s what keeps me motivated year after year.
I first got into riding as a kid. I started out doing a bit of trail riding, but it didn’t take long before I fell in love with dirt jumps. From there, it evolved into bike parks, trips to Whistler, slopestyle, and eventually riding a wide range of bikes. Every stage of that journey has opened new opportunities and kept me wanting more.
Riding bikes is sick. At the end of the day, it’s the fun side of it that always brings me back. But beyond that, it’s the community and the friendships you make along the way that keep me hooked. I’ve met some incredible people through riding and built lifelong friendships because of it. I also love seeing the next generation develop their skills and confidence, and being involved in building facilities that help young riders progress. Giving back to the sport and helping create opportunities for future riders is something I’m really passionate about.
You’d probably find me working on my 60 Series Land Cruiser, tinkering with my Skyline, or tackling another project around the house. I’ve always enjoyed building, fixing, and creating things, which is probably why I enjoy trail building and developing riding facilities as much as I do. I get a lot of satisfaction from working on a project, seeing progress, and ending up with something you can be proud of. To be honest, I don’t sit still very well, so if I wasn’t on a bike, I’d definitely be in the shed or working on the next project.
I’d tell my younger self not to give up and to keep going, even when things don’t seem to be working out. Some of the best opportunities and experiences in my life have come from simply sticking with it and backing myself.
Nothing worth doing happens overnight, and there will always be setbacks along the way. The important thing is to stay positive, keep putting in the work, and make things happen rather than waiting for them to happen for you.
For anyone just starting out, I’d say enjoy the process, be patient, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. The riding, the friendships, the opportunities, and the memories all come from showing up consistently and giving things a go. You never know where it might take you.
