Cycling Central Interview - 21 Sept

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2011 UCI World Track Titles - Apeldoorn

Individual Pursuit; To get the world record and the championship in the same year is mission accomplished for me.  I went in at Apeldoorn targeting the teams pursuit as it's the Olympic event but I broke the world record in the individual, so I couldn't go there and not say I was going for the win.  So, to race two and win two I couldn't ask for more.

I went out hard which was the plan but probably not the plan to go quite as hard but Ian McKenzie, my coach kept running up the line and when you're in a final like that you can't back off so I had to keep it going and hope for the best. I started to breathe pretty heavy there at halfway but I managed to control it and held him off and finally got the world title in the individual which I've been going for for a few years.

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Pursuit Record 4.10.5

.. Well I can't believe I broke the unbeatable, well what everyone thought was unbeatable being Chris Boardman's record of 4.11.114 in the superman position and to do it in 4.10.5.  What an honour it was to do this on good old Aussie soil what a shock.. It still is a shock, it sends shivers down my back when I think about looking at the clock.  I also would like to give credit to Rohan Dennis on his 4.13.2 what a ride that was.  It scared me when he did that, thats for sure.

Thanks to everyone who has written on my guestbook, I appreciate your support and to my fans that have twittered as well.  I'd also like to thank my family and friends.

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ABC's Grandstand interview after Stage 6

ABC Radio Grandstand's Luke Pentony interview with me after Cameron's win in the 2011 TDU (click on the Play button below to hear the interview)

Stage 6 of TDU

Our team tactics were to go out on the attack early to minimise bonus points as there was only an  8 second gap between Cameron and Goss.  Matt Wilson did a good job early in the race with a breakaway then he was supported with attacks by Travis.  The pace was fast and furious and the team did just enough to get Cam over the line by just 2 seconds.   The win capped off a great week for the team and it was great for  Cameron to get his first pro tour win.

Stage 5 - McLaren Vale to Willunga

We started todays stage with Cam in the ochre jersey which meant it was going to be a hard day but as a team we rode awesome.  Tyler and Julian set the pace in the first half of the race.  They chased the break of 8 riders and then Brett, Matt Wilson and Trav took over setting the pace into the climb for our last 2 laps.  My job for today was to follow Cam and get both of us over the climb with as little energy spent as possible.  We did just that, but I found myself in a group of 3 and I couldnt work with Cam who was  left behind me.  I felt really strong today though, and was excited for the finish but I crashed with just 5kms to go.  It was the worst thing that could of happened leaving Cam on his own to fight for the finish, it was not good.  However,  he remains in the jersey by 8 seconds which is lucky.  We look at tomorrow to try and keep the jersey for Cam.

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Interview from Dave Everett's YouTube Channel

TDU - Stage 4 Norwood to Strathalbyn

Stage 4 was on from the start, heading up the Gorge Rd through to Checkers, there were attacks everywhere.  I  was in al ot of the early moves along the road and felt strong and managed to get 3 on the KOM.  The day goes to Cameron Meyer and Matt Wilson from our team with Cam taking the win and first on GC with Matt helping him take the win.  We are looking forward to tomorrow to defend the ochre jersey.

TDU - Stage 3 Unley to Stirling

I tried some early moves but I wasnt able to get away so I settled back in the bunch.  I decided to wait for the last two laps around Stirling which I attacked at one to go.  I couldnt get away even though I was well placed at 1 km to go, but I went too early and didnt have the legs.

Congratulations to Bling it was a great ride and to take his first pro tour win.

VeloNews Interview @ TDU

VeloNews caught up with me for an interview during Day 2 of TDU. 

Q: It’s been all of a week since you won the Australian road race championship… Have you come to terms with the significance of your achievement?

A: Slowly but surely. Over the last couple of days (at the Tour Down Under), being able to put that Australian championship jersey on, representing Garmin-Cérvelo with the green and gold stripes … it’s being pretty nice to have the colors on my back, for sure.

Q: You won the national title by bridging across to an early break, then three laps from the finish, attacking what remained of the lead group. You’re known as an aggressive rider, but why did you decide to make a move so early on without any of your Garmin-Cervélo team-mates?

A: It’s quite a hard race, with 16 laps up the climb (of Mount Buninyong). When a group moves off the front with six, seven riders it’s not a small group; there were a few good riders in there and by me heading off early, it takes the pressure off the rest of the team and puts the pressure on all the other teams and riders. So I think it was an advantage to me and my teammates.

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