Team Cyclingnews - Down Under

Name of rider: Robbie Williams

Nationality: Australian

DOB: 25th June 1985

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

Aims for this year: Learn and develop strength through the year

When did you start cycling, and why: When I was 13, because it was part of my triathlon training.

Biggest inspiration: Family, friends and the big names of world cycling.

Best experience in racing bikes so far: Living and racing in Europe, where all the best action is.

How's life in Belgium and where do you live? Very different to Australia. The first time I went shopping it was all guess work and I'm still trying to work out the road rules. We are living in Booischot, which is a nice place.

Learning Flemish (if English-speaking): Ja, a little bit.

Favourite bar if visiting your home town: Wherever my mates are.

Favourite (Belgian) beer: I've only tried one, but I hear there are some good traditional ones.

Most essential non-cycling piece of equipment: My ADIDAS sunnies

Latest CD you bought - Was it any good: Paul Greene. I like it and it means something to me.