Introducing...
Every month, we introduce one of the Kingston Wheelers and David Morley is here for February 2007. He's just joined the club but is no newcomer to cycling, having toured plenty of places from John O'Groats to New Zealand and despite tackling Alpe d'Huez in thirty degree heat last summer, he reckons it's the best place in the world for cycling.
Name: David Morley
Age: 50
Significant Others: my wife Sue and four children Emma 21, William 20, Tom 17 and Rachael 15.
What made you start cycling? I got fed up with crashing my motorbike and putting on weight.
Why did you join Kingston Wheelers? Because it's local.
Date you joined the Club: 1 January 2007
What bike do you ride? A Seven Axiom.
Give us a brief cycling background: done quite a few tours: West coast of the South Island of NZ, Lands End to John O'Groats, French Alps as well as the Etape last year. Also enjoy Audax events around London, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight. Generally I enjoy the climbs and the distance but not the sprinting.
Who is your favourite pro or inspiration? It has to be Lance - I saw him win the Alpe d'Huez stage in his final year of the Tour - awesome.
What was your best performance or favourite ride? The 2006 Etape du Tour last year - finished 4481 out of about 7500.
What was your worst day on the bike? The 2006 Etape du Tour!
What is your favourite race food? Soreen fruit loaf.
Where is your favourite cycling location? Alpe d'Huez.
Most likely to say: "I've overdone it."
Least likely to say: "I'd rather walk than ride."
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