Claire Tyrrell is an avid cyclist in Western Australia, who thinks there is no better way to see the world than by bicycle.
Her favourite local rides include Margaret River's mountain-bike trails, Perth's leafy suburbs and the gravel tracks of WA's Wheatbelt.
Off the bike, Claire is an accomplished journalist with a passion for writing about her experiences on the bike.
Nickname?
CT
Where were you born?
Adelaide, South Australia
Road, MTB, Track, Gravel…?
Road during the week and MTB on weekends :P
Favourite cycling holiday destination?
Italy
Earliest memory of cycling or the bike?
Learning how to ride without trainer wheels and falling off on the driveway in suburban South Australia.
What drew you to cycling in the first place?
A former boyfriend bought me a MTB and I haven't looked back since.
Best team kit in the World Tour?
Canyon//Sram
Summer or Winter?
Summer
Sprinter or Climber?
Climber
Favourite event (either as spectator or participant)?
UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Cappuccino or espresso?
Cappuccino
Vuelta, TDF or Giro?
Giro
Downhill or Enduro?
Enduro