Richie Porte
Date of
birth: January 30 1985 (22 years old)
Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Lives: Launceston, Tasmania
Height: 172cm
Weight: 64kg
Occupation: Pool lifeguard
Club: Praties
Professional team: Praties
Bike: Cannondale
Longest distance on a bike: 272km
Career highlights: 3rd in a stage Tour of the Murray River; last
year, 1st Under-23 one-day amateur race in Italy; won Tour of Bright last
month; 5th in the Time Trial and 4th in the final road race of the Scody
Australian Open Road Cycling Championships, January 2008
Ambitions for 2008: To have a good solid year and to stay fit and
healthy to get some good results
Tour Down Under appearances: This is my first
How do you prepare for the Tour? My preparation for the Nationals has
been brilliant. I’ve become lean, losing about 8kg since November
What do you hope to achieve in the Tour? Just enjoy the opportunity
that’s been given to me
Someone you look up to: Karl Menzies. He’s had a pretty similar
background to me and he’s just a great guy
Favourite music: JJJ Radio
Favourite film: American History X
Favourite food: Anything mum cooks