|
In The Pursuit of Glory | Thank You!
|
| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 11:07
|
Team Leader
Posts: 7293
Joined: 11-04-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
haha. I was kidding. Never mind
|
| |
|
|
| javibozada |
Posted on 07-06-2014 11:47
|
Stagiare
Posts: 153
Joined: 16-12-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
You shouldn't accept the offer. I know he wanna ride in a good team but if he signs for a continental team that allows him to continue being south-african to the UCI he will be soon in the biggest african team... MTN!!
[ICL] Sevilla Cycling Team |
| |
|
|
| the_hoyle |
Posted on 07-06-2014 11:57
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7651
Joined: 28-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Luckily for me, it was a case of not what I knew, but who I knew! A good friend of mine was studying Law at Manchester University, and he looked into the legal side of the UCI Regulations regarding my Dual Nationality, helping me piece together and understand what I could do.
When I was ready, I gave Dave and Shane my response to their offer: I will accept the place on the Development Team riding on a British License, but only as long as I did not have to give up my South African Citizenship in the process. I had never represented South Africa, at any level, in any Cycling Event, so I was not in any breach of the UCI Regulations.
Turned out British Cycling had also been looking into the subject and discovered the same as I did, so it was settled immediately. I signed a 1-year contract, with the option for an extension if I was not able to sign with a Professional Team at the end of the season.
I couldn't have been happier. I was 19 years old, and I had just become part of the Professional Peleton. Furthermore, I was still a South African, and I wouldn't have changed that for the world!
.: Manager of :.
.: My Awards :.
 |
| |
|
|
| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-06-2014 12:05
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 21854
Joined: 01-05-2012
PCM$: 400.00
|
Good twist of fate on his behalf. Now he has a season to show himself without going British  |
| |
|
|
| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 12:23
|
Team Leader
Posts: 7293
Joined: 11-04-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
He is British African
|
| |
|
|
| javibozada |
Posted on 07-06-2014 12:31
|
Stagiare
Posts: 153
Joined: 16-12-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
He made it!! He is now in a team but he is still south african. NICE!!
[ICL] Sevilla Cycling Team |
| |
|
|
| fernando97 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 12:32
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2167
Joined: 01-01-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Nice solution of the situation, good read again! |
| |
|
|
| tpinot |
Posted on 07-06-2014 13:03
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 885
Joined: 13-07-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Great quality in your story, I would love to write something like that too
I will definitely follow that one  |
| |
|
|
| the_hoyle |
Posted on 07-06-2014 13:17
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7651
Joined: 28-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
@Ian: That's the plan
@Jak: Sort of, but not in a Froome way 
@Javi: Everyone is happy with the outcome
@Fernando: Thanks  I can only hope to keep this standard of writing up for the full story
@tpinot: Nice to see you following Your story is fantastic! Don't put yourself down like that
.: Manager of :.
.: My Awards :.
|
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 22-11-2024 02:04
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| the_hoyle |
Posted on 07-06-2014 13:44
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7651
Joined: 28-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
It turned out that I was the last member of the Development Team to sign for 2013. The GB Coaches had even delayed the announcement waiting for me, so I was a little embarrassed when I found out. Now that everything was agreed, a Press Conference was called for the big reveal. A total of 12 riders had made the team, covering a good range of disciplines on the road.
The Yates Brothers, Owain Doull and I appeared to be the strongest on paper, and the ones who the GB Coaches had high hopes for as the season went on. Timothy Kennaugh, brother of Team Sky's Pete, and Sam Harrison also added some considerable talent to the team.
.: Manager of :.
.: My Awards :.
|
| |
|
|
| Martial1 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 13:55
|
Neo-Pro
Posts: 388
Joined: 30-04-2014
PCM$: 200.00
|
Nice looking team! |
| |
|
|
| sutty68 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:06
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 34654
Joined: 22-08-2010
PCM$: 200.00
|
Lets hope you will get lots of experience with the Development Squad |
| |
|
|
| Dippofix |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:08
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3904
Joined: 29-01-2013
PCM$: 300.00
|
Great to see Harrison on there, he's on my MG team too.
|
| |
|
|
| javibozada |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:19
|
Stagiare
Posts: 153
Joined: 16-12-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
With you an the Yates brothers the team could get really good results!!
[ICL] Sevilla Cycling Team |
| |
|
|
| baia |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:21
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 5398
Joined: 04-10-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Nice to see this new project of yours going great, looks to be a very nice team to race with, wish you luck with this one. Nice read.
|
| |
|
|
| the_hoyle |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:23
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7651
Joined: 28-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
@all: Thanks for all the comments! Half of the team (Yates Brothers, Dibben, Harrison, Doull and Atkins) were part of the 2013 GB Development Squad, so it made selection quite easy The rest of team are the free U23 GB riders in the DB
.: Manager of :.
.: My Awards :.
|
| |
|
|
| fernando97 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 14:59
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2167
Joined: 01-01-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Nice, talented team! You'll surely be able to get some good results with them. |
| |
|
|
| the_hoyle |
Posted on 07-06-2014 15:15
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7651
Joined: 28-05-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
The squad headed out to Mallorca for Pre-Season Training, and it was finally time for me to sit down with the GB coaches and plan my season ahead. For some reason, it was only at this stage that it truly set in that I was a cyclist, and I would be part of the Professional Peleton this season. And man, I was so scared.
The training went as well as it could of for Pre-Season, and my legs were feeling good. I was then called in to talk about my Season Goals on the team.
My expectations for the season were really simple. I wanted to peak for the early races in March, before hitting my main targets in May at the Lincoln GP and the early Tour Series rounds. Despite not having much hope for the National Championships, I wanted to go there with some good form, and then finally end the season at the Tour of Britain.
From my discussion with the coach, we were able to put together my schedule for the season, and it really played to my strengths on the road.
| Date | Race | Country | | 10 Mar | Paris-Troyes |  France | | 4-8 Apr | Grand Prix of Sochi |  Russia | | 21 Apr | Rutland-Melton Classic |  Great Britain | | 27 Apr | Tour of Reservoir | Great Britain | | 12 May | Lincoln GP | Great Britain | | 16 May | Tour Series Round 2 - Durham | Great Britain | | 21 May | Tour Series Round 3 - Stoke | Great Britain | | 23 May | Tour Series Round 4 - Aberystwyth | Great Britain | | 28 May | Tour Series Round 5 - Torquay | Great Britain | | 4 Jun | Tour Series Round 7 - Redditch | Great Britain | | 29 Jun | National RR Championships | Great Britain | | 30 Jun | Beaumont Trophy | Great Britain | | 3-8 Sep | Tour of Alberta |  Canada | | 15-22 Sep | Tour of Britain | Great Britain |
Returning from Mallorca, I felt really pleased with my early life in the Development Squad. I couldn't wait for my first race and to get this season underway.
.: Manager of :.
.: My Awards :.
|
| |
|
|
| fernando97 |
Posted on 07-06-2014 15:19
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2167
Joined: 01-01-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Great schedule, let's get to racing now, can't wait! |
| |
|
|
| mvhoogdalem |
Posted on 07-06-2014 15:50
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2244
Joined: 30-06-2010
PCM$: 200.00
|
Great team and a small, but interesting calendar.
I'm sure you can win the NC, as long as you go in the break. |
| |
|
