This weeks 26 Questions is with a guy who started racing in 1952 – Donald Stuart.
I hope, like me, you love reading his story. I get a real kick out of hearing about people , like Donald, who are still passionate about our great sport after 65 years in the saddle.
Name: donald stuart
Where were you born: carlton .vic.
Occupation: retired instrument technician
Family: married, 3 adult children, 5 grand children
Favourite Sporting Teams: fitzroy football clud
Favourite Athletes: dawn fraser cadel evans
Favourite Movies: 2001 space odysey .the godfather
Favourite Music: latin jazz opera arias
Favourite Food: seafood
Childhood Ambition: be a racing cyclist
Hobbies: woodworking reading travelling
History:
How long have you been riding? 65 years
When did you start racing? 1952
What other sports have you been involved in? tennis
Age Group and Handicap mark – 75 limit
Goals:
Why did you join the club? To be part of it and to race with my son
Do you have any goals to achieve? Improve my race speed
Your greatest racing achievement? Footscray a cc road and track aggreate 1957
Riding experiences:
Best? . 19 great victorian bike rides
Worst? Almost being hit by a4wd
What’s your favourite training or social ride ? Federation cycling trail22
How often do you ride? 2-3 days a week
Equipment:
Race Bike: scott pro
Training Bike: hillman 1991 531 reynolds tubing
Other Bikes: hybrid mountain bike
Dream Bike : dont have any
