Making the big move over from Australia to kick-start his cycling career in Europe, Pat had a solid first season with the Development program in 2022 where he gained valuable experience; riding a variety of stage races and one-day events – including his first races in Belgium which he says have “him hooked” for how chaotic, fast, and fun they are.
An active kid, Pat spent a lot of his time as a youngster playing a variety of sports, trying his hand (and feet) at athletics, basketball, triathlons. His first love was Australian Rules Football however, his dad took up cycling after some injuries from other sports and when he was ten, Pat and his brother went out for some rides with him, and he slowly caught the bug; competing in more and more races.
Stereotypically like most Aussies, one of Pat’s self-determined attributes is that he sees himself as a laid-back guy, which he thinks can be useful at a race and for those around him.