Matthew Wilson
Date of
birth: October 1 1977 (30 years old)
Born: Melbourne, Victoria
Lives: Somerville, Victoria and Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height:186cm
Weight: 72kg
Occupation: Professional cyclist
Club: Chelsea and Peninsula CC
Professional team: Team Type 1
Bike: Orbea
Longest distance on a bike: 300km
Career highlights: Winner Herald Sun Tour (2007), Australian Road
Championship (2004), Stage win Tour de l'Avenir (2000)
Ambitions for 2008: To ride really well
Tour Down Under appearances: Nine
How do you prepare for the Tour? Lots of training
What do you hope to achieve in the Tour? A stage win
Hobbies: Music, friends, movies, reading
Favourite food: Seafood