The Number One Winner: JOHN CAGE
“It’s a massive honour to have my FXR crowned Numer One across Australia and New Zealand and to have that work recognised by the Harley-Davidson community.
The depth of the competition and the finalists and winners across each category really highlights how diverse the Harley-Davidson community is and the different tastes, styles and cultures that influence how we all customise our bikes”
– John Cage on winning the Number One competition.
Number One Finalists
Matt Mueller
Glen Couper
Number One Record
PRIZE
The overall competition winner will receive a one off custom trophy built by Harley-Davidson® and a $5,000AUD H-D Genuine parts and apparel voucher for use in any Harley-Daivdson® dealership in Australia & New Zealand.
The Panel
Public vote will determine the 3 category winners. Of the three category winners, our esteemed judging panel will deliberate and decide the overall winner of Number One.
Luke Mansfield
Vice President of Motorcycle Management
Biography
With over 20 years of experience leading growth, product and innovation for some of the world's most iconic companies, Luke is currently the VP of Motorcycle Management at Harley-Davidson®.
Nigel Keough
Managing Director, Harley-Davidson ANZ
Biography
Nigel Keough, Managing Director of Harley-Davidson® Australia and New Zealand, bleeds black and orange. Nigel is uniquely capable of judging Breakout Boss having been invloved with the Harley-Davidson® brand in various capacities for over 18 years. With several H-D® motorcycles in the garage including a LiveWire and Street Glide Special, Nigel likes nothing more than getting out for a ride and can regularly be found attending H-D® dealerships across ANZ.
Dan Lesnock
Technical Lead, Harley-Davidson ANZ
Mick Withers
Owner/Editor – Heavy Duty Magazine
Biography
Mick Withers, editor and publisher of HEAVY DUTY Magazine. Happily claiming 2022 as his 40th year on two wheels, Mick is a qualified motorcycle mechanic who has ridden, raced, repaired and built everything from two-stroke 250s to Top Fuel Harleys. The year 1989 was Mick's first as a Harley owner, and also the year he entered motorcycle magazine publishing. Since then, Mick has edited multiple titles culminating in the ownership of HEAVY DUTY Magazine. He now owns a self-built custom M8 Super Glide, and a Road King™ Special for longer rides.
Miles Rangeley (Pugs)
Editor – Live To Ride Magazine
Biography
Miles 'Pugs' Rangeley has been immersed in the custom motorcycle scene for over three decades now with his involvement with Live to Ride, one of Australia’s premier motorcycle media companies. Through his role at Live to Ride, Pugs has interviewed many of the biggest names in custom motorcycling and has helped showcase some of the most innovative and artistic custom bike builds from around the world. He is considered a legend in the Australian motorcycle community and is known for his extensive knowledge and passion for all things custom and for helping grow interest in the scene over his long career.