Basic Info.... |
Where i've been....Cycling has always been a way for me to see more of the world. Follow whereabouts I get up to with the team during the season.
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About Me....
I'm a professional cyclist from Leek, Staffordshire. I currently race for the Node4 Giordana Racing Team, formerly the Motorpoint Pro Cycling Team. My cycling background is track racing having begun my racing career at my local velodrome in Stoke and worked my way to become National Champion in 2009 with Planet X. But recently there has been a large move towards town centre based circuit racing, such as the Tour Series, of which my track speed is very well suited. I turned professional in 2011 riding for Motorpoint Pro Cycling however a couple of serious crashes breaking my elbow and collarbone early in the season practically wrote off the entire year. Having yet to turn a pedal in anger as a professional cyclist i eagerly await the start of the 2012 season to pick up where I left off and dish out some pain.
Education and Work....
I graduated in 2010 with a 2.1 Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Bristol. Racing and training whilst completing a four year degree has been the toughest thing I've done yet. Now my degree is complete i can concentrate 100% on my racing career, but i still want to get involved in engineering in the future. Whilst recovering from injury I continue to work for Yellow Ltd, the UK distributors of many popular cycling brands.
Thankyou....
A big thank you goes to Phil Griffiths at Yellow-Ltd for welcoming me into his team, along with Malcolm Elliot and Bill Nixon who manage and support the team and myself. I hope to repay their generosity with results and a successful racing season.
Many thanks to all who have helped me along my career so far, including all involved with previous teams and clubs.
And a final massive thank you Chris Pyatt, who has coached and supported me since I turned up to the local velodrome aged 13 wearing my flip-flops and shades. Without his experience and guidance I would have never got to where I am today. Many many thanks!
Other Interests....
In my spare time i enjoy playing and listening to music. I have grade 8 on the Piano and have in the past toured the country playing piano and drums for a few local bands. I also enjoy messing with cars and trips out on my motorbike.