JASON
CONNOR
STORE
OFF
THE BIKE
Passion & creativity lead the way, fueled
by a constant need to stay busy, and a drive
to leave a mark on our sport that the
next generation can thrive through.
Jason Connor
AND CULINARY ART
PASSION
FOR
FLAVOUR
Poached spiced pear on Italian panna cotta
One of my favourite deserts

Poached spiced pear, on Italian Panacotta
with vanilla icecream & a reduction of
the syrup that the pears were poached in.

It’s elegant, light, and rich in flavour.
Hand made gnocchi with sage butter in a panJason Connor rolling out pasta dough in a kitchen
Food brings family and friends together,
that’s what I love most about cooking
for the people I care about.
Signature hand made gnocchi with sage butter
Flamed scallops
Scallops flamed in a pan
A slice lifted from a Chicago deep dish pizza
Experiencing food culture
arround the world is one of
the best ways to truely learn
about the people and what
makes them passionate.
Surf & Turf with fresh cress
Deep disch pizza in Chicago.
Marinated tuna w/fennel mouse
& Beef tartare with black caviare
Surf and turf with fresh cressMarinated tuna with fennel mousse and beef tartareBraised chicken and spinach roll on pureed peas
Braised chicken & spinach roll with camonbert chees,
on pureed peas and a sweet potatoe flowerette.
Baskets of produce at a Vietnamese spice market
Wood fired at home
Prime filet with creamy peppercorn
sauce & a beetroot rose
A pizza in a wood fired oven at homePrime filet with creamy peppercorn sauce and a beetroot rose
Vietnamese spice market
Sushi rolls plated with a scattering of black pepper
Fresh, quality ingredients
are essential, and they are
the cornerstone of any
exceptional dish.
Sourdough focaccia with black olives
Beef Tartare
Seattle fish market
Family recipe corn fritters with tomato relish, and
arugula. Topped with a soft poached egg.
Corn fritters topped with a soft poached eggSourdough focaccia with black olivesBeef tartare
Cooking for family and friends brings me
immense happiness and pleasure.

Seeing the smiles on everyones faces,
experiencing the joy they get from eating
the food I cook, and savouring the moments
we spend together.

That’s what it’s all about!
Hand made roasted beetroot ravioli with a
beetroot and smoked paprika puree.
Hand made roasted beetroot ravioli
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The finished house from the driveway
IMAGINED
,
BUILT
DESIGNED
Building our first home was always going to be a deeply personal project.

Before my stepfather passed, he gifted me years of invaluable knowledge and experience, and sacrificed
ountless hours to teach me that limitations exist only where you choose to accept them.

He believed in me when others did not. He taught me to believe in myself when others doubted me, and
gave me the skills, confidence, and perspective to build far more than four walls.

This house — our home — is a reflection of everything he taught me, and a tribute to everything he
believed I could be.
Jason and his stepfather outside the workshop
MODERN SIMPLICITY
RUSTIC CHARACTER
Wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ area
Wood fired pizza oven an BBQ area
Theo the dog on the lawn in front of the house
It’s our house, but it’s Theo’s kingdom!
The entry path and water feature alongside the house
The vision was to build a home that combined the sophistication of modern
construction with the warmth and character of something more rustic.

We never wanted to choose from show-home plans or settle for a spec build.
We wanted to create something from the ground up that felt completely unique,
deeply personal, and unmistakably ours.
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Water feature at night
Mum, Theo, & me after a day of
working on the house
The koi pond lit up at nightThe water feature spilling into the pond
CREATIVITE
SPONTANEITY
Jason's mum and Theo on the lawn after a day working on the house
The main plans really only gave us the bones and
structure ofthe house.

Everything beyond that evolved as we built. A lot of
the decisions were spontaneous — trusting our gut,
adaptingideas as the spaces came together, and
creating thedetails in the moment rather than having
everything mapped out from the beginning.
The kitchen seen from outside at night
One of my favourite shots of the litchen at night from outside.
The double-height living roomThe white kitchen with concrete counters
The kitchen and dining room
The kitchen and dining room
The large open areas and double high celings create a very
spacious feeling in the main areas of the home that we love.
We went with clean white aesthetics & hand
poured concrete counters for the kitchen.
The main floor couch has become everyone’s favourite
spot — ours included.

We wanted our home to have a level of comfort that
made everyone who walked through the door feel
completely at ease. Somewhere you could settle in,
switch off, and feel at home.
Once the main build was finished, we slowly chipped away at the interior — adding the smaller
details and personal touches that have really made the space feel complete.

My personal favourites have to be the custom entertainment area, built around an old Pioneer
system, a Technics turntable, a collection of my favourite vinyl, and, of course, a Nintendo 64.
Then there’s the trophy wall — a space where I get to reflect on some of the achievements and
memories that have shaped my life.

We also chose to go with an oversized bedroom, which is something we absolutely love. It gave
us the space to create a room that feels open, comfortable, and completely our own.
The trophy wall of race jerseys, plates and medals
Steph and Theo on the main floor couchThe upstairs hallwayThe entertainment area
Entertainment Area
WHERE IT ALL
STARTED
The main plans really only gave us the bones and
structure ofthe house.

Everything beyond that evolved as we built. A lot of the
decisions were spontaneous — trusting our gut, adapting
ideas as the spaces came together, and creating the
details in the moment rather than having everything
mapped out from the beginning.
The double-height corner windows in winter
The double-height windows and French doors were designed
to make the most of our surroundings. Opening all the way
back to leave only the corner pillar, they create a true
indoor-outdoor flow throughout the summer, while maintaining
that connection to the outdoors through the winter months.

The entire living space is soaked in natural light year-round,
making the outside feel like a part of the home regardless of
the season.
Jason and Steph on the driveway the day the land soldSteph framing a wall with a nail gunThe master bedroom
Master Bedroom
Dining room and living room windowns
Steph on the tools
Carrying Theo up the ladder to the second floor
Theo had to go everywhere I went as a puppy,
including the second floor during construction
before we had stairs.
A crane lifting roof trusses into place
Trusses going up to set the roof line
Cladding & sidding going on
Cladding and siding going on the exterior
Putting the roof on
Insulation going into the framed second floor
Putting the insulation in
Theo and a friend at the framed master bedroom windows
Master bedroom windows & Theo’s favourite spot to keep an
eye on the property,It’s still his favourite spot to guard from.
UNIQUELY
SPECIAL
Nothing about this build was “cookie cutter.”
Everything was custom designed, created with
passion, and built with intention.

I built this house with my stepdad’s voice in my head,
and his memory woven into every detail. So much of
what he taught me lives within these walls.

This home will always be incredibly special to us —
and every home we build in the future will carry that
same level of thought, passion, and purpose.
Theo asleep on a stack of offcuts
Theo was always involved in every job
There’s a long list of people we simply couldn’t have pulled this
off without. A long list of people to whom we owe a great deal of thanks.

Friends travelled from New Zealand to help, like Josh with the plumbing,
and Dylan, who was there from the beginning. Rob came to travel Canada
and ended up helping immensely during construction, while Chris stepped
in with the electrical and put up with many phone calls to field questions.

Cody, and Chloe from CRT Interiors helped immensely with the insulation,
drywall, and incredible plastering work. These guys really brought our
build from bones to home!

So much of this home was built with the help of our friends, and we’ll
always be incredibly grateful for the time and effort they gave us.

Thank you for being incredible friends, and helping us make our dream
home a reality!
Theo among flat-pack kitchen cabinets
Installing the fireplace during winter
Dylan warming up after we got the fire place in to
battle the -40 degree temps in Winter.
FRIENDS THAT
MADE IT POSSIBLE
Ikea kitchen are just big puzzles for adults
GENERATIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had some remarkable people in my life who generously shared their
knowledge and experience with me.

My grandfather passed down decades of wisdom from a career spanning construction, project management,
and the ownership of several successful businesses. More than simply teaching me how things were built, he
gave me an early understanding of what it meant to create, lead, and turn an idea into something tangible.
Jason with Devra, Tom and Milano after a day on the tools
My German father figure and close friend, Devra, gave me the opportunity
to work alongside him and his business partners, Tom and Milano — who
have since become family — in their landscaping and construction business.

They taught me a level of German precision, craftsmanship, and attention to
detail that has become a defining part of who I am.

Our home is a culmination of everyone who has taught me, guided me, and
believed in me — their influence clearly woven into every detail.
Jason and Steph over dinner
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UNTIL THE
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Jason Connor and the New Zealand squad in the pits between runsJason Connor racing a downhill stage
CHANGING THE FUTURE
OF OUR SPORT
What started as a way to prepare some of New Zealand’s best up-and-coming talent for success on
the world stage has evolved into something much bigger — a project focused on changing how future
generations approach our sport, build their careers, and get paid to race.

Now, Colton Peterson and I are picking up where I left off — taking everything I learned from building
that program in New Zealand and using it as the foundation for something bigger in North America.
Jason Connor on the UCI World Cup podium at Les Gets
THE MISSION
IS SIMPLE
Empower the athletes of our sport with the tools, structure,
and opportunities to increase their value — and turn racing
into a sustainable, full-time professional career.

Right now, a regional-level B-league hockey player can earn
more in a single game than many national-level Cat 1 downhill
racers earn from racing in an entire year.

In downhill, unless you reach the World Cup level, making a
living from racing is incredibly rare.

We want to change that.
The Trek development squad lined up with their race bikesRiders pushing their bikes back up the track
INCREASED VALUE
INCREASED PAY
Speed and consistency can make a great racer — but
they don’t automatically create a professional career.

To attract the right sponsors and opportunities,
athletes need to understand what they bring to
the table beyond race results. They need to know
how to build their personal brand, communicate
their value, create meaningful exposure, represent
their partners, and turn an opportunity into a
lasting relationship.

Our team will be built around a development
structure that teaches those skills alongside
performance on the bike.
The squad riding out along a ridge line
METRICS OF
SUCCESS
Success for this program will be measured by more than podiums, race wins,
and championship titles.

We want to graduate athletes from our program into full factory contracts — riders who
leave with the performance, professionalism, commercial value, and experience required
to make racing their full-time career.

We want to see our athletes secure meaningful partnerships outside of the cycling
industry, proving that their value extends beyond bike brands and race results. By
developing athletes as personalities, ambassadors, content creators, and professionals,
we can open doors to brands that may have never traditionally invested in downhill.

But perhaps our biggest measure of success will be seeing other teams and athletes
copy what we are doing.

If our approach to athlete development, sponsorship, media, and career building
becomes something others begin to replicate, then we haven't just created a
successful race team — we've helped create a better model for the sport.

The ultimate goal isn't to own the blueprint. It's to prove that it works — and inspire
the rest of the industry to build from it.
THE WORK CONTINUES
2027
TEAM LOADING
Jason Connor jumping a dusty trail
Dinner out with friends
Whipping the bike over a race jump
Riding at sunset in full race kit
Standing by a lake below snow-capped mountains
Celebrating on the podium in a race suit
Holding a framed Federation number 14 jersey
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