Resume

Country of Birth

Australia

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (History/English), University of NSW
• Diploma of Education, University of Sydney
• Level 1 Cycling Coach, Australian Cycling Federation

Experience

Rod Knutson brings 20 years’ cycling experience to his role at the College, including six years’ coaching at club level and two years as head coach at Sydney Triathlon Endurance and Multisport club. Since 2009, he has been tutoring the popular Back on your Bike workshop, providing instruction on technique and bike-riding survival tactics.

Handy behind the handlebars, Rod has been selected as ride leader on local and overseas bike tours in Italy, New Zealand and interstate, such as the Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Achievements

Rod is proud of coaching cyclists of all ages and abilities, from experienced Ironman triathletes and endurance bike riders, to beginners. He’s keen to use cycling to help others, and supports community challenges such as the Mutual Community Challenge Tour in Adelaide, as well as organising charity rides such as Rotary Festival of the Winds.

Teaching Style

Describing his teaching style is hands on, Rod focuses on building a solid base of skills, and equipping riders with the necessary confidence to cycle safely in the challenging urban environment we live in.