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The Seasoned Rider
Cycling since the age of 10, David Pell has been on the bike for almost 2 decades. The 29-year-old Australian used to watch his family and friends competing in races while growing up. At 17, he started competitive cycling and has emerged the club champion for both road and track in all age categories.
With more than 50 races under his belt, David has also represented his state at the national level on numerous occasions, clinching medals in most of the events. He represented Australia on an international level 4 times, at the U19 World Track Championships Cuba 1998, U23 World Road Race Championships Zolder 2002, The Oceania Games New Zealand 1997, and at the Track World Cup Sydney 2004.
Behind The Glory
David may be a successful cyclist and sportsman with a slew of medals to boot but what lies behind all that glory is sheer hard work and endless support from his wife and family through the years. The disciplined man leaves home at about 9am and cycles for about 2 to 6 hours. On some days, he does sprint efforts 5 to 6 times, in addition to scaling uphill routes and doing time trials.
'I prepare differently for each race,' says David. 'On tour, I spend a lot of time doing long rides but for races like OCBC Cycle Singapore, I concentrate on fast training with shorter distances and a lot of motor pacing for speed.'
For someone who has been to all the great races, David's motivation and driving force also stems from thinking about these races. 'I believe there is always a chance to do better at each one and the win factor is what motivates me the most.'
Racing In Singapore
Though David has travelled around the world and participated in countless competitive races, his most memorable experience is here in Singapore, during the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009. 'I love the circuit,' says David. 'It's a fantastic course which is not only fast but also allows great viewing experience for spectators.'
This was David's first visit to Singapore but he has nothing but compliments for our sunny island. 'I really loved my time here. The weather is beautiful and the people are friendly,' he says. 'It's great to see so many people riding their bicycles in the morning!'
Click here for Ho Jun Rong's interview.
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David’s Tips For Beginner Cyclists
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- Take time to rest after a hard training. Don’t cycle on consecutive days without rest because you need to condition your body first.
- Take care of your nutritional needs and keep to a healthy, balanced diet.
- Get advice from experienced riders and train together with them.
- Remember that success takes time so be patient. Most importantly, enjoy the sport!
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