Rider profile - Tom McQuillan
Rider name
Tom McQuillan
Instagram handle
@thatbikenerd
Team or worthy cause
Team Why CX is my racing team, though I’m also involved in Let’s Talk About CX, Dirty Deeds CX, and running CX Down Under!
Tell us about your bike!
Specialized Crux - in bright pink! It's not just special because it's an awesome bike - it's special because it was made possible by donations from the wonderful Let's Talk About CX community in Melbourne.
You'll find me riding or racing in... (hometown and racing grade)
Most places in Australia where CX is raced! Though I’m originally from country Victoria, and do most of my racing there.
My riding/racing is supported by...
My partner Meg, Team Why CX, the crew at Let's Talk About CX, and anyone who builds the CX stoke!
In my day job I'm...
Program and Events Manager for Pedal Power, the ACT's peak cycling advocacy body.
An interest I have outside of cycling is...
Cooking - I make a mean baklava!
What's your proudest achievement in CX?
Building the Let's Talk About CX community from four friends hanging out in a park on a Monday evening to a weekly group ride to a skills clinic for over 50 people.
Commentating last year's National Championship races isn't too far behind.
What's your CX strength?
Running with the bike - either shouldering or over barriers
What's your CX weakness?
Can't bunnyhop to save myself!
How can we spot you on course?
White helmet, pink bike, and bright Team Why kit!
Should we offer you handups, and if so, when?
Yes, provided it's the last lap and I'm nowhere near the podium. No alcohol please - I’m not a big drinker!