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| Riders |
 Chris BeeckLives: Mt Lawley, Perth
Bio: Started riding as rehabilitation following two knee operations while studying Human Movement at UWA. Competed in triathlon for a number of years before focusing on cycling. 12 years of road racing, including racing in Belgium and Holland.
Highlights: State 100km road title, Pinjarra Classic, Northam Classic, Great Perth Bike Ride, Great Southern Tour. |
 Mitch BensonLives: Alexander Heights, Perth
Bio: At 17, the youngest in the team. An Endurance Road / Track cyclist. Love music and cycling. Been riding for about 4 and a half years. Big family backround in the sport so trying to carry on the family name!
Highlights: Under15- Two national bronze medals, Under17- Two national silver medals and two national bronze medals, Under19- Three national bronze medals. |
 Julian BissetLives: Perth
Bio: Started cycling at 14, on the track and then moved into road riding. Started racing at 15. Still continue to race track over the summer months. Have been involved with 2 state track state teams.
Highlights: 2nd WA State individual pursuit championship U19, 2nd WA State points race championship U19, 6th National road time trial championship U19, 4th Australian National points race championship U19, 4th Australian National teams pursuit championship U19, 2nd Pemberton Road race (B grade). |
 Sam DavisLives: Perth
Bio: Started riding at age 11 and my passion for the sport has continued to grow. Also studying engineering at UWA.
Highlights: 14th National road race (U19), 2nd State road race championships (U19), 1st Pemberton Classic (2009), 2nd Pemberton Classic (2010), 2nd Pinjarra Classic, 3rd State 100km championships, 14th General Classification Tour of Canberra (2010), 8th stage 1 Mersey Valley Tour (2010). |
Rob DoyleLives: Ballarat, Victoria
Bio: Started riding Mountain Bikes at the age of 12, made the progression to Road and Track later on. Interests include downhill skiing, music and bad 80's & 90's movies. Currently studying Biomedical Science.
Highlights: 1st 2008 Tour of Bright Sprint Classification, 1st 2009 Victorian Team Time Trial Championships, 2nd 2009 Tour of Bright Sprint Classification, 2nd 2008 University Games Time Trial, 3rd 2008 Overall Australian Uni Games, 9th 2009 Oceania Time Trial Championships, 11th 2008 Midlands Tour, 19th 2009 Australian Time Trial Championships. |
 Michael FitzgeraldLives: Fremantle, WA
Bio: Have raced throughout Europe including UC Aubenas in France & Cinelli Down Under in Belgium. Represented Australia in the Oceania Championships in NZ, Completed a season riding with team cyclingnews.com in 2008.
Highlights: 3rd in the Tour of South China Sea (2009), 1st Canberra Tour 2nd stage & 3rd overall Canberra Tour (2010). |
Daniel FumstonLives: Hobart, Tasmania
Bio: Started competitive cycling in 2004, have a good history in Australian racing. Raced in 2009 season for Cinelli-Down Under based in Europe.
Highlights: Racing along side Franke Vandenbrouke in 2009, 2nd Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic 2009, Wearing leaders Jersey for Tour of Gippsland 2008, 1st National Team Series 2008. |
 Anthony GiacoppoLives: Balcatta, Perth
Bio: Interests in Cars, Movies, Waterskiing, catching up with friends. Assistant manager Cyclemania North Perth.
Highlights: 2nd State Time Trial Title, 3rd Round 1 Pickering Brook Road Series, 3rd Atta Shenton Park TT, 5th Dardanup Open, 2nd Stan Gurney Memorial Race, 1st Pemberton Classic Criterium, 2nd General Classification Perth Criterium series, 1st Stage 4 Perth Criterium series Leederville, 3rd Stage 1 Perth Criterium series Joondalup. |
Neil Manning Lives: City Beach, Perth
Bio: Competed in elite level competition at an early age, representing Zimbabwe. Moved to Australia at 18 year old. Re-commenced competition level cycling at a later stage After the family had grown up. Works for Cycling WA, as well as being the Risk Management Consultant for Cycling Australia.
Highlights: 2008 – 1st Peter Clarke Classic, 2008 – 1st WA State Teams Time Trial Championship, 2008 – 1st Joondalup City Classic, 2008 – 1st Australian Master’s Criterium Championships, 2008 – 2nd Australian Master’s Road Race Championships, 2008 – 2nd National Master’s Time Trial Championships (Awarded overall National Masters Champion 2008), 2009 – 1st WA State Road Race Championships. |
Shaun O'NeillLives: Australind, WA
Bio: Started riding in late 80’s to build endurance for BMX racing. First nationals in Canberra in ’89, which was a long way from Newman but very memorable. Work full time in the mining industry. Live with wife Mia and a 3 year old boy, Finn - who keeps me busy!
Highlights: Member Australian Road Squad, 6th National RR, 1st WA State RR, 2nd Tour de Perth, 13th Australian RR, 8th WA State RR. |
 Brad RobsonLives: Tapping, Perth
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Highlights: 1st u/17 state RR championships (07,08), 1st u/17 state ITT championships (08, Course Record), Top 10 u/17 national RR, Top 10 u/17 national ITT, 13th overall u/19 tour of Mersey Valley, 3rd Pinjarra Classic (open), 1st KOM @ Pinjarra Classic, 3rd National Championship Teams Pursuit, 1st State ITT Championships (2010). |
 Brett Tivers Lives: Melbourne
Bio: Token Kiwi of the squad. 4 years of racing competitively in South Africa, Asia, Tahiti. Represented New Zealand in Jayco Tour. 3rd season of NRS racing. Hailing from Taranaki in my free time I like to body surf but havn't found any choice spots here in Melbourne yet.
Highlights: 7th GC Tour of Canberra (NRS), 7th stage 3 Mersey Valley Tour (NRS), 8th Rev 120 National Road Series Race (NZ), 2nd Around Mt Taranaki National Road Series race (NZ), 8th New Zealand Elite Road Championships Senior Mens, Sprinters Jersey Tour de Ranges (NZ), 16th GC Tour of Tasmania, 1st and Fastest Melbourne - Ballarat Classic, 2nd Victorian 100km Road Championships, 5th NZ Elite Road Championships (Te Awamutu), NZ Team Oceania Games - 8th ITT & bunch finish Road Race. |
Elliot WellsLives: Dianella, Perth
Bio: Grew up in Bunbury, moved to Perth to study engineering in 2004, completed in november, competing in cycling events throughout this time.
Highlights: 1st Pemberton Classic road race (2010), 1st Dardanup Open (2009), 1st Lowry memorial (2009), 1st KOM classification Tour de Perth (2009), 3rd WA long distance road title (2008), 1st WA long distance road title (2008), Fastest time, Collie-Donnybrook Handicap (2008). |
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