DTR Sports Management

DOB 06/12/1982
Born Geelong
Lives Reservoir
Occupation former Chef, now Master Bicycle Builder
Nickname Cyclone Jaguar
How and why get involved in Your Sport: I started riding my first bike at 3 love riding fast. but didn’t get to join a club til i was 15 due wasn’t aware there was a club in geelong that time which i play Football and Cricket. didn’t like it.
Coaches: Mark Neiwand
Sponsors: Neways International. VicDeaf and bit from Bicycle Superstore
Trains everywhere north and south of Melb central. Mainly Kinglake
First sporting success Winning the Golden Mile Wheelrace at Bendigo in 2003
Finest sporting moment 2005 Melbourne Deaflympic Games bring home 2 Gold
Best race 2009 Deaflympic Taipei me and jarrod trying make the perfect plan in the 100km Road Race and 50km Points Road race.
Would most like to meet Jan Ullrich and Bjarne Riis
Most Prized possession None
Biggest influence None
Any family connections to sport My Cousin Philip Orr who was a MTB competive now works at Navajo formerly own by my uncle. My Great Uncle was involved cycling as well. however my blood family comes from Holland. My Grand Father was involved with speed skating so it’s similar to cycling.
Toughest opponent Gerald G from German at the 2005 Deaflympic Games in the 32km IRTT. I’ve watched him in 1997 and 2001 Deaflympic with him winning 2 Gold in the IRTT. now i defeated him by 47 secs. then Nick defeated me in USA 2006 now I defeated him again by 40sec
Biggest passions away from Profession sport Always Bikes, and 4 of my classic jaguar cars. of course Trance Music.
Favourite Event Tour of Bright, Deaflympic Games, Any track events.
Ultimate ambition in chosen sport Winning a National Road IRTT and Road Championship defeating those hearing guys.
Favourite sport other than Profession Speed Skating Ice Long Distance
Tips to Relax Stretching, Ice Cream, watch DVD.
Family ??
Where do you see yourself in 10 years time no more racing. just training, Own a Bicycle Shop. New House.