Name: Johnny Parrello
Where were you born? Geelong
Occupation: Cabinet Maker, Torquay Joinery
Family: Wife, Ildy, Daughetrs Christina 30, Jessica 29, first Grandchild due October
Favourite Sporting Teams: Geelong
Favourite Athletes: Gary Ablett Snt, Muhammad Ali (Lance Armstrong before drugs)
Favourite Movies: Braveheart, Mad Max, Diehard
Favourite Music: 70’s & 80’s
Favourite Food: Italian
Childhood Ambition: to be a carpenter like my grandfather
Hobbies: bike riding, restoration furniture, hiking, paddleboard
History:
How long have you been riding? 9 years
When did you start racing? 2014
What other sports have you been involved in? Football, volleyball, athletics
Age Group and Handicap mark? 55-59 and normally 5th scratch, ask Robbo
Goals:
Why did you join the club? For the comaradire (life after Football)
Do you have any goals to achieve? To smack Shane Korth
What’s your greatest racing achievement? Beating Mandy Hosking at the post first ride 2014
Riding experiences:
Best? . the ride to conquer cancer with my bro
Worst? Audax at Bright 2012 at Mt Buffalo, 40 degrees and no legs, had to walk last 4kms
What’s your favorite training or social ride? With the Torquay boys Saturday Morning and sitting on Korthys wheel and muffins after
How often do you ride? 4-5 times a week
Equipment:
Race Bike: trek domaine 6 series
Training Bike: concorde 6 speed, 1980 campag running gear
Other Bikes: trek domaine 5 series
Dream Bike: not sure?
