Elite Marathon & XC: Craig Gordon
Rockstar Racing's Craig GordonCraig Gordon is undoubtedly Australia’s leading MTB Enduro rider. In 2007 he won every marathon race he entered, including the National Marathon MTB Championships in Coffs Harbour.

 

Throughout his 10 year career, Craig has raced internationally and locally, at the highest level, and won.

 

He has competed in events ranging from Olympic XC distance (50km), Marathon (100km) and 24hr solo. His ability to diversify his racing program with winning results is testament to his skill and pure passion for riding. 

 

His career highlight to date was being crowned World 24hr Solo Champion in 2006.

 

After winning the Australian “Mont 24 Hour” solo event in Canberra in late 2005, Craig showed the entire world the meaning of guts, determination and strength at the “24 Hours of Adrenalin” World Championships 2006 in the USA.

 

His desire to win pushed his mind and body beyond the levels of human endurance. Craig not only beat 6 times World 24hr Solo Champion Chris Eatough, until then tipped as “Lance Armstrong on Dirt”, but lapped him in the process to claim the title.

 

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Elite Marathon & XC: Hamish Elliot

Rockstar Racing's Hamish Elliot

Hamish started 2008 with a win in the DirtWorks 100km and backed it up recently with another at the Noosa Enduro. His ability, hunger and commitment to is there for all to see. 

After Joining the Avanti Factory team in 2002 as an 18 yr old, Hamish moved quickly through the ranks to secure a ride with fellow ROCKSTAR team racer Craig Gordon at Cannondale Maxxis in 2004.

As an under 23 rider Hamish competed in the national cross country series, Enduro (100km) 8hr series, 12hr and 24hr events.

When not racing Hamish shows he is a true team player. In 2006 Hamish put his own racing career on hold to help fellow team rider Craig Gordon in his successful quest for a world title. But after a year off the racing scene Hamish Elliot is back and hungry for success.   

At 24 Hamish is an exceptional talent. His style and skills are both unique and exciting, to watch him ride is a revelation - he is soooo smooth.

His drive and attitude will not only see him a winner on the dirt but a major influence in the cycling community for years to come. Hamish has the personality, style and talent to make him a true ROCKSTAR. Go Hamo!   

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Elite Marathon & XC: Troy Glennan

Rockstar Racing's Troy GlennanThroughout his 7 year career, Troy Glennan has raced with outstanding results, internationally and locally, on and off road. 

His cycling career was born from injuries after years as a representative cricketer. The cricket worlds’ loss was cycling’s gain with Troy moving through the ranks to becoming an A-grade rider within 12 months of hopping on a bike.  

The following year Troy was signed to the FRF Courier road team, followed by a stint in Europe with a Portuguese team. The knowledge gained from this experience was invaluable, allowing Troy to develop the tactical skills and understanding to race successfully at an Elite level.  

2005 saw Troy back in Australia riding for Team MG X Power (Bigpond). In 2006 back with FRF Couriers Caravello where he raced in South Africa, New Caledonia, New Zealand and Australia. 

By 2007 Troy looked to the cross country circuit for a new challenge. In less than 2 years he has achieved some impressive results including 3 Solo wins and 4 placings in the 2007 and 2008 8hr Working Week Series.  

ROCKSTAR RACING is proud to welcome Troy to the team.

 

 
Elite Marathon & XC: Shaun Lewis
Rockstar Racing's Shaun Lewis

Shaun Lewis started racing mountain bikes in 1999, and has an impressive race resume:

 

He has ridden in EVERY 24 hour teams race held in Canberra, including category victories in 1999 5-man, 2000 4-man, 2003 4-man, 2005 6-man, 2009 4-man.

 

Shaun has ridden on some of the most successful teams in Australia.

 

The list of race highlights is impressive:

 

 1st Highland Fling 100km (2006 and 2007)

 1st Angry Doctor 100km (2008)

 1st Oceania Games Champion (2003 U23 XC)

 NSW State Champion (2005)

 2nd National Marathon Championship (2007)

 3rd National Marathon Championship (2006)

 4th XC National Championships (2008)

 Aussie rep - 2003 U23 XC Worlds

 Aussie rep - 2009 Elite Marathon Worlds.

And more podium places than most have raced 100km Marathons!

Epic 100k Qld '05 and '06, Dirtworks 100k NSW '05, BMC 100k Vic '08, Otway Odyssey Vic '07, Highland Fling '05, '08 and '09, Angry Doctor '07

ROCKSTAR RACING is proud to to have Shaun on the team.