Clinton Robert Avery (born 3 December 1987) is a New Zealand

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, who last rode for the team.

Career

Avery was the

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National Mountain Bike Champion in 2007. In 2010 rode as a stagiaire for , competing alongside

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and compatriot

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in the Tour of Denmark. At the end of 2010 signed a contract with the proposed Pegasus Cycling Team, but when the team collapsed Avery was left without a professional contract. Avery then spent another year racing in Belgium. At the end of the 2010/11 season he finally got the professional contract he was looking for, he signed with the new UCI Professional Continental Team, .

Personal life

Avery grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand and began riding at the age of 14. Avery attended Lynmore Primary School, Mokoia Intermediate and

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. Avery's sister, Monique Avery was the 2009 Xterra Female Under 25 World Champion and 2007 Xterra Female Under 20 World Champion.

References

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