Born 1948. Family emigrated from England to New
Zealand in 1956 and settled later in Wellington. Lived
there most of the time and had various jobs until 2002.
Came to Melbourne for 6 months and began teaching
English as a second language before going to China for
18 months. Decided to live in Oz and went back to NZ to
prepare for the move. Through Hugh's legal publishing
job in NZ, Hugh procured similar work in the Sydney
office.
Started mountain biking in '95, then bought a road bike
in '98 and did the
Lake Taupo 100 mile Cycle Challenge later
that year. Joined the
Wellington Veterans Cycle Club
which had a great program of competition throughout the
season - road races and time trials - and that was the
key to his progress. Completed Taupo three more times
and numerous other charity "fun rides" which were
essentially races. Took a mountain bike adapted
for the road to China, and had a lot of fun exploring
the countryside and sharing the road with all manner of
motorised contraptions.
