Ol’ Mate

This entry is part 32 of 24 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #3

One of the best things about our sport is the people it throws together. Here’s an AdvRider chosen at random from the thousands who read this magazine. Everyone, meet…

Scott Summerville

Q. Where’s home, Scott?
A. Born in Macksville, NSW. Now live in sunny Brisbane.

Q. What’s your age?
A. 45, I think.

Q. Are you registered on the AdvRiderMag forum? If so, what’s your handle?
A. I’m there as dirttrackbandit.

Q. What bike do you ride?
A. KTM 950SE Erzberg Special.

Q. What’s the best ride you’ve ever done?
A. Last year’s 14-day APC Rally was up there.

Q. What’s your favourite place to ride?
A. Anywhere there’s a good pub.

Q. What do you like most about the mag?
A. Everything. I often sit at the front gate waiting for it to be delivered. It’s so awesome. I have anxiety issues waiting for it to arrive.

Q. What’s something that really peeves you on a ride?
A. Broken legs, collar bones, elbows or anything else that makes it a DNF. Other than that, nothing. Any ride is better than the best day of working.

Q. Have you ever raced or ridden competition?
A. Yes. I’m the current King Of Mt Coree. No other results worth mentioning.

Q. Fuel-injection or carburettor?
A. Two of each, thanks.

Q. Foam or paper filters?
A. My bike has both.

Q. Goggles or visor?
A. Goggles, but I have a visored adventure helmet. I wear the goggles under the visor. I only put the visor down in really dusty conditions. When I’m hooking in it’s up so I have maximum vision.

Q. Did Steve McQueen really jump the fence in The Great Escape?
A. Yes. I think he may have jumped a few fences back in the day.