TEN MENzies: What makes a long, fruitful career in Cycling? A chat with one of Australia's greatest!

Karl Menzies grew up in a small town named Ulverstone on the North Coast of the island state of Tasmania in Australia. A swimmer turned triathlete turned cyclist it became clear that Cycling was the sport he loved most and suited his unique physiology. 
After achieving success in the strong local cycling scene in Tasmania, it was not long until some of Australia's high performance cycling programs took note. Karl credits much of the opportunities that arose in his early career to the strong cycling community in Tasmania & Australia. This is what helped shape his physical development and his solid work ethic which he would later become renown and respected for.
"I grew up with some absolute weapons that helped shape me as a bike rider!"
A professional career spanning nearly 2 decades followed. Mainly focussed on the USA domestic circuit where his name on a start list would cast fear into those lining up alongside him. His nickname 'TEN' Menzies became an apt description of what he could do to a bunch. His name atop many of the results lists of some of the USA's biggest races, an undoubted winner. However, as Karl explains he was equally devoted to a role as lead out man and team rider later in his career.
"Everyone does it tough at some point, so be good to people and don't burn any bridges!".
A great insight into one of the sports hardest yet most modest  competitors!