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No. 122 - Rory Sutherland


Rory Sutherland
Team: Health Net Presented by Maxxis
DOB: 2/8/1982
Nationality: Australia
Residence(s): Canberra, Australia
Height: 6'2" |  Weight: 172
Pro Since: 2003
Website: cyclingnews.com/riders/2007/diaries/rory/
Past Pro Teams: Health Net (2007), Rabobank ProTour Team (2005), Rabobank TT3 (2003-04)
 

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Career Highlights

  • 2008 2nd Australian National Time Trail Championships - 3rd Australian National Road Race Championships
  • 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.