Name: Amanda O'Connor
D.O.B 06.04.1968
Position in club:
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How long have you been involved in cycling? Since 2001What has been the highlight of your career? Didn't know I'd had a career?
Who has offered you the most support? "The Duke" has offered me the most treasured advise and support
What suburb do you live in? Mundaring
Your sporting background & past achievements:
Ah, none really - was the best player in the chess club in year 7.
Most admired pro cyclist & why: Chris Hoy for his thighs - and ofcourse his perfectionism and total commitment to his passion.
My motto: What do we live for but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn - jane austen.
Favourite sport other than cycling: F1, Moto GP, Cricket, Tennis
Why did you get involved? To spend some quality time with my partner who spent every free moment with his beloved mtb.
What’s the best part of cycling? The mateship.
Proudest moment/s in your life? Having my little boy Denny and watching him grow up.
Finish the sentence
If I wasn’t a cyclist I would… I'd be fatMy most memorable cycling experience was when… I can eat a lot and not get fat.
The highlight of my career so far was… Brian Taylor and The Duke dropping me on the track during an argument about how to hold a rider correctly for a standing start.
Work hard… (used to be) Play hard - (now it's) Rest hard.
One thing kids don’t listen to… their parents.
If I won a million dollars I would… I'd finally finish the house renovations.
The best words of advice you can give to riders is… Remember the big picture
I really wish I hadn’t… I dont do anything I wish I didnt.
If I were on a deserted island I would take the following 3 things… A genie, a bottle and I guess I wouldn't need a third.
I’ve always want to…write a book about villains.
The most life changing experience I have had is…being pregnant.
When I was younger i...was far less wrinkly
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