Do you have a nickname? Let us know!

Leighto

What's the name of your local cycling club?

Falcons Racing

Who is your favourite pro cyclist (past or present)?

Jonas Abrahamsen

Where's your favourite place to ride?

Girona 🙃

What is a hidden talent you have?

I have the special ability to room with my teammate Nick Thompson and I can sing “I’m yours” by Jason Mraz with zero warmup.

Are you studying or working? Tell us what you do off the bike.

Up until recently I have been working part time as a Tax Advisor and a cycling / triathlon coach. I am also one of the Directors of Falcons Cycling Club and racing team.

What's your favourite post race meal?

Goooood beef burger

Name a song that gets you pumped

Esdeekid - 4Raws

What's your go-to coffee order?

Long Mac topped up (Perth special)

Do you have a cycling dream or a favourite race?

I would love to find my way onto a pro team but more importantly enjoy racing for as long as possible and help guide some juniors along the way! My favourite race is Moorslede, the first race I won in Belgium.

What's a hidden talent of yours (non-sport)?

Reconciling tax returns and coaching swimming (I helped coach my sister Tamsin to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021)

What's your favourite movie or TV show?

The Departed

Leighton Cook

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