Pez Cyclingnews, John Eustice, 23 February 2012
Posted by: McK

“If you were Belgian, you would have already been in the Pro Tour for three years…” That was the harsh verdict the Lotto team laid down on New Zealand’s Clinton Avery, explaining why, despite his five years of European results, and a very successful stagiaire period with Radio Shack, he could not get a pro contract. The new Champion System Pro Cycling Team, which snatched him up for 2012, might have very well saved one of the great talents in the sport.

pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 12 August 2010
Posted by: lucybears

It was back in April when we last spoke to New Zealander Clinton Avery - our tip to be the 'next Jack Bauer.' A lot has changed since that first conversation, and in the 20th edition of the Tour of Denmark, the big New Zealander lined up with a 'Shack' jersey on his broad shoulders.

pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 1 April 2010
Posted by: lucybears

New Zealander Clinton Avery took time to speak to us just days after his win in the important 'Topcompetitie' series race, Vlaams Pijl - regarded by many as a spring board race to a pro career.