| # 91 Rory SUTHERLAND
Team:HNM DOB:2/8/1982 Age on 4/21/08:26 Nationality:AUS Residence(s)Canberra, Australia Height: 6'2'' Weight:172 Pro Since:2003 Specialty:One day classics Website:www.cyclingnews.com/riders/2007/diaries/rory/ Past Pro Teams:Health Net (2007) Rabobank ProTour Team (2005) Rabobank TT3 (2003-04) |
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2008 Highlights:2008 1st prologue, 3rd Stage 3, 4th Overall Redlands Bicycle Classic - 2nd Sequoia Cycling Classic Time Trial - 2nd Stage 7 Amgen Tour of California, 2nd Australian National Time Trail Championships - 3rd Australian National Road Race Championships
Career Highlights:2007 1st Overall NRC individual Points Standing - 4th Prologue, AMGEN Tour of California - 1st Overall Joe Martin Stage Race 2005 1st Overall Best Young Riders Classification & 3rd Overall Tour of Denmark - 2nd Australian Time Trial Championships - Finisher, Giro d'Italia 2004 1st Australian U-23 National Road Race Championships
Interesting Facts:Despite his relatively young age, Rory Sutherland found success early at the ProTour level in Europe with Rabobank. His experience and all-around strength gives Health Net Presented by Maxxis another powerful weapon in major stage races. In his first year racing in North America, Rory made his mark, winning the individual NRC points title. He contributed not only with podium finishes, but also with lead-outs for teammates. Rory enjoys traveling in the off season.
Career Highlights:2007 1st Overall NRC individual Points Standing - 4th Prologue, AMGEN Tour of California - 1st Overall Joe Martin Stage Race 2005 1st Overall Best Young Riders Classification & 3rd Overall Tour of Denmark - 2nd Australian Time Trial Championships - Finisher, Giro d'Italia 2004 1st Australian U-23 National Road Race Championships
Interesting Facts:Despite his relatively young age, Rory Sutherland found success early at the ProTour level in Europe with Rabobank. His experience and all-around strength gives Health Net Presented by Maxxis another powerful weapon in major stage races. In his first year racing in North America, Rory made his mark, winning the individual NRC points title. He contributed not only with podium finishes, but also with lead-outs for teammates. Rory enjoys traveling in the off season.