Sport: Mountain Biking + Cycling
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Sporting Achèvements:
1991 Australian National Champion 4000m teams pursuit 1993 Equal point leader stage 3/4 Giro De Regioni (Italy) Australian National Team 2018 7th age group at WEMBO world solo 24-hour Mountain Bike championships 2022 2nd in class at Breck Epic 6-day mtb stage race Colorado USA |
How did you get into the sport?
Needed to develop my lungs due to chronic asthma as a child. It was to cold to swim in the winter and bikes are just so cool !
Hardest thing about your sport?
Trying to fit in all of the amazing events in one season.
What does your regular training week consist of?
Mix of Road cycling, Mountain biking and core work in the gym and the odd coffee stop.
How do you keep motivated?
By constantly reminding myself how precious life is and the limited time we are here.
Goals ( Future Plans and Career Expectations)
2024 – Complete 2 x 24hr solo mtb events, Podium finish in Breck Epic 6 day mtb stage race, Complete 3 peaks challenge in under 12 hours.
Best piece of advice you have received?
Never be afraid to try because if you are nothing will happen and you’ll never know if you could do it !