Sydney - Australian-born cyclist Heinrich Haussler wants to ride in the green and gold of his homeland rather than represent his adopted country of Germany.

"I've noticed that I feel more Australian than German," the rising star of European road racing was quoted as saying Tuesday.

"In 2010, I will ride for Australia. My decision is final," Haussler told the cyclingnews website.

Haussler, 25, was born in Inverell, New South Wales, but moved to Germany at the age of 14 to take up a scholarship at a German sports school.

He added a German passport to his Australian one and has represented Germany at world championship level.

His parents, and his brother and sister, still live in Australia and he said he was determined to give up his German racing licence and race for Australia.

Haussler has found success with new team Cervelo after leaving Gerolsteiner. He finished second in two of the biggest one-day classics, Milan-San Remo and the Tour of Flanders. (dpa)