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Don Blackman

    Awards

    YearAwardAwarded by
    2024Meritorious AwardAusCycling

    Biography

    Don Blackman has been coaching cyclists for over 45 years. He has coached cyclists in most disciplines’: road, track, time trial and mountain bike; producing 7 world champions. Don had a long and very successful racing career, winning multiple club, State and National Road and Track Championships. Now well into his 70’s, Don is still actively coaching Harlequin cyclists and has most recently coached several National individual champions and the NSW State and National Teams Time Trial champions. Don seems to have endless time to devote to any cyclist who needs some advice on their position or technique. Most people who are fortunate enough to meet Don often comment on his generous and kind nature.