Name: Glenn Allen
D.O.B 10/07/1963
Position in club:
Vice President/ Club CoachHow long have you been involved in cycling? 30 years
What has been the highlight of your career? Introducing my daughter to the sport and playing a major role in her development as a cyclist.
Who has offered you the most support? A hard one to answer as there is no one single person, but defiantly, Rick Lee, Audrey Anderson and more recently Gordon Hindley
What suburb do you live in? Doulbleview
Your sporting background & past achievements: As far as a cyclist myself, nothing notable. I have generally cycled for fun, fitness and transport. Taking on coaching in recent years has been very satisfying and rewarding. I have learnt alot particularly from Rick Lee.
Most admired pro cyclist & why: Lance Armstrong. He has achieved so much in the sport.
My motto: The time trail, you against the clock and the road flat out. Only the Best win!
Favourite sport other than cycling: Body building
Why did you get involved? Cycling is a great sport and recreational activity.
What’s the best part of cycling? The freedom of riding and where riding can take you.
Proudest moment/s in your life? Been present at the birth of my two wonderful children
Finish the sentence
If I wasn’t a cyclist I would… i would spend more time at the beach and gym…
The best part about cycling is…the freedom to ride where you choose
My favourite memory during my cycling involvement was…when my daughter Jessica won her first Australian tiltle in the u15 Scratch race in 2006 at Perth
My 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.. and kick arse
One thing kids don’t listen to… their parents.
If I won a million dollars I would… would retire
The best words of advice you can give to riders is…expect the unexpected
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 cook, builder, and mountain bike
I’ve always want to…win lotto
The most life changing experience I have had is…getting married
When I was younger i..didn't have an in door velodrome nearby
The country I would most like to visit/again & why is... Havn't visited another country as yet. Does Tasmania count? I've been there.
[ Return to Index ]