Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Get To Know Your Team Suzuki Rider: Michael Rice

I first got into cycling by participating in a school cycling championship. I get a great kick out of cycling - not only do I like competing, but it is a great sport for catching up with mates on the road. I look forward to where the sport of cycling may take me in the future.



Name: Michael Rice
Date of Birth:25/01/1996
Place of Birth:Canberra, ACT
Resides: Canberra, ACT
Height: 176cm
Weight: 60kg


School: Daramalan College
Home Club: Canberra Cycling Club
Teams: Team Suzuki
Coach: Michael Aisbitt
Discipline: Road and Track cycling
Road Riding Style: Endurance
Started Competitive Cycling: When I was 11 years old in the U13 boy’s category.

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Personal Best Performances:

1st U17 Individual Pursuit National Championships
1st U15 Criterium National Championships
3rd U17 Scratch Race National Championships
2x 3rd U15 Scratch Race National Championships
3rd General Classification U15 DBR Australia Junior and Women’s Tour 2010.

Major Awards/Honours:
2009 ACT Junior male track rider of the year.
2010 ACT Junior male road rider of the year.

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General Interest


Ambitions:
Represent Australia at a junior/elite level.
Ride in a pro team.
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing guitar and trumpet.
Personal Sponsors:ACTAS and Team Suzuki




Michael's Recent Results:

Canberra Junior Tour 8-10th July

JM17 Stage 1: 6th (TT)
JM17 Stage 2: 20th
JM17 Stage 3: 5th
JM17 Stage 3: 4th

2nd place on GC in JM17

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