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No. 107 - Karl Menzies

Team: Team OUCH presented by Maxxis
DOB: 6/17/1977
Nationality: AUS
Residence(s): Boulder, CO
Height: 6'1'' | Weight: 182
Pro Since: 2004
Speciality: All Around, Sprinter
Past Pro Teams: OUCH (2009), Health Net (2005-2008), Advantage Benefits- Endeavour (2004)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 1st Ontario Criterium Race #2 - 2nd Stage 1&4 Tour of Arkansas - 2nd Stage 4 Joe Martin Stage Race - 2nd Sunny King Criterium - 2nd Commerce Bank Leigh Valley Classic - 3rd CSC Invitational
2007 1st Overall International Tour de Toona - 2nd Overall Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under - 2nd U.S. 100K Classic - 4th Overall, National Racing Calendar Individual Points Competition
2006 2nd Overall National Racing Calendar Individual Points Competition - 1st Overall Nature Valley Grand Prix
2005 1st Overall International Cycling Classic-Superweek
2004 1st Sprint Classification Herald Sun Tour - 1st Best Amateur Rider Competition Herald Sun Tour - 3rd Overall Tour of Korea

Interesting Facts

Karl burst onto the North American scene in 2005 by finishing fifth overall in the NRC points competition. The next year he was awarded the 2006 VeloNews male rodie of the year award, and had continuing success in 2007, posting notable NRC results as well as two top 10 stage finishes in both the Tour de Georgia and the Tour of Missouri. In 2008 he continued to show his abilities, especially in the criteriums. He is big, strong and relentless over any terrain. When not riding you'll find him drinking coffee, reading, watching movies, doing pilates, checking out Boulder and catching up on sleep. He was born in Tasmania, Australia.