New Rider -Andy Williams

Meet Andy Williams -the first of possibly 3 new riders to arrive Portland, Oregon June 1.

Andy is from Auckland, New Zealand and a sprint specialist, he has represented New Zealand at the Oceanic Games and at World Cups,. I had a moment to sit down with Andy an asked him some questions-

Rubicon-ORBEA -Why are you coming to Portland of all places?

AW -I’m coming to Portland to get high intensity track training and racing over the New Zealand winter in order to be in the condition to challenge for a place in the New Zealand's high performance program for 2011.

Rubicon-ORBEA -What are your goals for the future?

AW -I want to be the fastest bike rider I can be and qualify for the 2012 Olympics, and to take every opportunity I gain and make the most of everything that comes my way.

Rubicon-ORBEA -What do you spend your time doing in the off season?

AW -This year I’ve been working 50-70 hours a week in an office. Before that it was studying, so more of the same just unpaid and in a library. Off the bike, I spend the off season doing all the fun base training in the gym and on the road. In terms of fun stuff - I enjoy the social activity with friends, golf and table tennis.

Andy's Resume highlights.

1st Team Sprint 2010 Oceania Champs
4th Sprint 2010 Oceania Champs
10th Team Sprint 2009 Melbourne World Cup.
1st Team Sprint 2010 NZ Track Champs
3rd Omnium 2008 & 2009 NZ Champs
3rd Omnium 2008 Oceania Champs.
2004-2005 World Cycling Centre, UCI Scholarship
4 World Cup appearances

Education
Bachelor of Commerce – University of Auckland 2006-2009 (majoring in International Business and Management)