Team Cyclingnews - Down Under

Name of rider: Hilton Clarke

Nationality: Australian

DOB: 11 July 1979

Years in Team Cyclingnews.com- Down Under: 1st year

Aims for this year: To sign a pro contract by years end

When did you start cycling, and why: I have been cycling since I can remember. My father was an Olympic cyclist and both my brothers race as well

Biggest inspiration: Gert Omloop. I watched him all last year and when he won the national title it was inspiring

Best experience in racing bikes so far: Traveling the world seeing places you would never get to see and meeting all kinds of people around the world

How's life in Belgium and where do you live? Life is cold coming from Aus BRING ON THE SUN !!! I am living in Booischot

Learning Flemish (if English-speaking): I have been leaning French last year so I will keep trying that before I take on another languge

Favourite bar if visiting your home town: The Vinyard in Melbourne

Favourite (Belgian) beer: I am an Aussie, and no I don't drink beer !!

Most essential non-cycling piece of equipment: Mobile Phone

Latest CD you bought - Was it any good: Eminem; I like all his Albums