Team UniSA-Australia 2010
Peter McDonald
Peter
McDonald spent 2009 as the Australian road cycling champion, after beating
two favourites to win the race in January. He cites the unexpected win as
the highlight of his racing career so far. The 30-year old sticks mostly to
Australian or Asian races, allowing him to run his bike mechanic business in
Sydney and giving him a lifestyle that he loves.
Date of birth: 22 September 1978
Born: Coonabarabran
Lives: Sydney
Height: 175cm
Weight: 67kg
Club: Sydney Cycling Club
Professional team: Drapac Porsche Cycling
Bike: Giant TCR Advance
Longest distance on a bike: 260km
Career highlights: First place at the 2009 Australian Road
Cycling Championships
Ambitions for 2010: Perform well in TDU as well as Tour of
Langkawi in March (stage wins)
Tour Down Under appearances: Debut
How do you prepare for the Tour? Riding the hill near the
beaches of Sydney, training camp in the Snowy Mountains
What do you hope to achieve in the Tour? Win a stage
Someone you look up to: Lance Armstrong
Favourite music: ACDC, Powerfinger, Coldplay
Favourite movie or TV show: School of Rock
Favourite food: Pizza and Lollies