Name Sebastian Fini Carstensen

Age 30 Years

Nationality Denmark

Discipline Cross Country

Awards

1º UCI MTB WORLD CUP XCO - 2013 Hafjell

2º EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS XCO - 2022 Munich

2º EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS XCO - 2021 Novi Sad

3º UCI MTB WORLD CUP XCC - 2023 Lenzerheide

3º UCI MTB WORLD CUP XCC - 2022 Mont-Sainte-Anne

X8 times National Champion

Personal Background & Identity

Where did you grow up, and how has your hometown shaped who you are?

I grew up in Karlslunde, a small town outside of Copenhagen. Quiet town, lovely area and most of my family around there. School and friends close by which was important for me.

What would you say is the single most important event or moment in your life that shaped who you are today?

My worldcup win in Hamell 2013.

Riding Preferences

Do you have a favorite trail or terrain? What makes it special to you?

I love riding the local mountain bike trails around home when I’m home. I started Mountainbiking at those trails, so it feels great to be riding them still 15 years after.

When did you first realize that mountain biking was more than just a hobby for you?

I realized Mountainbiking was more than just a hobby for me when I got my first contract with a team back in 2013. A local Danish team but with a high level. 2013 I won a junior worldcup in Norway and that really kickstarted my career. In 2016 I signed my first international contract.

Do you have a pre-ride or post-ride ritual that’s important to you?

Pre ride always a double espresso and once I finish riding/training I start making lunch to get some fuel as fast as possible.

Before racing I always close my eyes, take a few deep breaths and trying to visualize the start of the race.

What do you love most about the MTB culture and community?

It feels like a family, most riders have a great relationship, and we can have fun, ride and have a coffee across teams and nationality.

Personal Story & Goals

Looking ahead, what’s one goal you have for your riding career or personal life?

My goal for the future is to be back riding in the front of the world cups, back on podium and winning smaller races every year. I truly believe I can do it and I to have this teams support is so important for me.

Lifestyle & Hobbies

When you’re not riding, how do you like to spend your time?

I like to see my friends, love making food and I spend a lot of time in my kitchen everyday. Relaxing, saune, swimming in the ocean and have fun.

Dreams & Imagination

If you weren’t a pro rider, is there another career that you think you’d pursue?

I have a dream of being a carpenter and to be making cool wooden stuff for the house, one day when my racing career is over.

Some more to add….

I’m beyond excited to start this chapter with all of you guys at Mondraker and the staff and riders around! Thanks for believing in me and I’m here to give everything and have a good time with all of you

Dates

Date	Race	Location
03 - 06 April	World Cup	Araxá
11 - 13 April	World Cup	Araxá
23 - 25 May	World Cup	Nové Město
05 - 08 June	World Cup	Leogang
20 - 22 June	World Cup	Val di Sole
09 - 13 July	World Cup	Pal Arinsal
21 - 31 August	World Cup	Haute-Savoie
08 - 14 September	UCI Mountain Bike World Championships	Valais
18 - 21 September	World Cup	Lenzerheide
03 - 05 October	World Cup	Lake Placid
09 - 12 October	World Cup	Mont-Saint-Anne