Please meet Sydney Uni Velo cyclist Angus Wilson. Originally from Sydney, we asked Angus about his cycling, inspiration and more in our latest Q&A.

Staminade: How did your love of cycling begin?

AW: My mum always watched Le Tour and that inspired me. I started working in a bike shop after school and bought a bike. I haven’t looked back!

Staminade: What are your top 5 tips for young aspiring cyclists?

AW:

1. Don’t take yourself too seriously
2. Eat and drink more than you think you need
3. Cycling is a sport of marginal gains and loses – don’t sweat the small stuff
4. Be confident
5. Take every piece of advice with a grain of salt

Angus’ Successes and Goals

Staminade: What has been your greatest success to date?

AW: 1st at West Head RR elites

Staminade: What’s your ultimate cycling goal?

AW: To keep riding!

Staminade: Who was your role model as an aspiring cyclist?

AW: I never really had one. I have always just strived to be the best I can be. 

Staminade: What’s your pre-event routine?

AW: Hydrate, eat and focus.

Staminade: How does a typical training week look for you?

AW: Intervals mid-week and long bunch rides on the weekend.

Staminade: Favourite part of training?

AW: The amount of food I can eat afterwards.

Staminade: Hardest part of training and how you overcome the challenge?

AW: The early mornings are tough. I just tell myself that I’ll be better for it.

Staminade: What’s your favourite flavour of Staminade?

AW: Lemon Lime.

Staminade: Staminade’s tagline is ‘First Aid for Thirst’. What does this mean to you?

AW: Staminade is there to help you when you need it most.

Find out more about Sydney Uni Velo here: https://suvelo.com.au/

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