Mike McRedmond

Cycling

Rider McRedmond began competitive cycling after seeing the Tour of Manawatu cycle race, which had the finish of its final stage close to his family home. Four years later, in Edinburgh, McRedmond placed sixth in the same event.

Domestically, McRedmond won the New Zealand national sprint title five times, and the national 15 kilometres scratch race title on three occasions. He later won a national Masters 80 kilometres road race championship. where his protégés have included Jesse Sergent, Campbell Stewart, and Simon van Velthooven. 2008, 2009, 2014, In 2012, he was named Manawatū's sports personality of the year. In 2019, McRedmond was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by Milson Rotary, for services to cycling.

Working life McRedmond had a 41-year career in banking, beginning in 1976. He subsequently took a position as new vehicle consultant with Manawatū Toyota.

Personal life McRedmond and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters.