2Laps (Jeff Shaw) – since 2000

Nick origin:  In 2004, Jeff won the Blackburn Club Championships at Gembrook after going from the gun, mentioning he’d only be doing two laps in order to get to a family do and the Baron of Beef, but then finding he had time to finish the whole race – only getting pipped by Richard England (pro) in the open category on that last steep hill before the finish.  Jeff won the Masters champs that day.

What the other 6am-ers might say about 2Laps:   One of the loveliest blokes you could ever meet, Jeff’s personality bubbles over to his riding style.  As much as he loves to win, he’s also willing to bury himself completely for another 6am-er if it means the team will have a chance of a win (informally or formally!).  He’s always smiling (A/A), and packs a fair amount of power when required (A/A – green jersey).  Jeff is one of the original four 6am-ers who have hit the Nongs every Sunday since the turn of the century.  Jeff – along with Kevin Murphy, Cam Hunter and Brett Curran - founded the group and christened the staple 6am-er ride, Cinderella and the Three Uglies.

He’s one of the three Shaw brothers in the group and is relentless in pressuring the other two to join us whenever they can.  It’s always a pleasure to have the Shaw’s on a ride due to their friendly natures and competitive riding styles.

What he says about himself:

Personal:

• Age/DOB:  44 and 28/11/1966
• Height/Weight:   178cm/ 74kg
• Occupation:  Stock Broker
• Marital status:   Married with 2 children
• Favourite quote/life motto:  Early bird catches the worm (says one of the founding members of the 6am-ers!).

Cycling:

• Joined the 6am-ers in:  Founding member in 2000.
  
• Was introduced to the 6am-ers by:  Nobody in this case!  Jeff was one of the founding four 6am-ers, the foundation of the whole group.
• Cycling club:  Blackburn Cycling Club
• Current bike:  Look 565
• Why I ride:  I ride as it opens up a whole world through friendships , fitness , Lifestyle ,racing , team work, raising money for charities etc.
• Significant cycling achievement:  Riding the 2007 L’Étape du Tour with 8000 people on a very hot day.
• Podium race results:  2010 TOB Sprint King and 2010 TOB 2nd Polka Dot Jersey
• Major goal for the coming year:  Dish out the pain in races
• Favourite ride (non 6am-ers route):  Any mountain pass in the Pyrenees or French Alps because it’s the cycling mecca of the world.
• Favourite ride (6am-ers route): The three uglies and Cindy as this was the original start of the 6am-ers
• Favourite cycling event:  Tour of Bright as the whole family can enjoy the weekend.