Dear friends, family and sponsors,
2014 has come and gone as fast as Josh Bryceland down the World Champs course in Hafjell. Yes, there have been some challenging obstacles and broken dreams, but what do you do in such a situation? You get over it (rule nr. 5).
The year had me traveling to places where I have never been before and hope to return some time soon. I met amazing people from Australia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Argentina and other countries who as well had the privilege of being invited to a skills training camp in Aigle, Switzerland.
My racing and training have been turned down a notch as 2014 was my last year in school. I completed my Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) and am very pleased with my results. This brings us to my plans for the next year:
I have decided to take a gap-year in 2015 and discover what it would feel like to be a professional cyclist. My plans include racing at some of the XCO World Cups as well as some local Swiss races to gain experience on a world class circuit. I will also be racing in South Africa to try make myself known in the southern racing scene.
Currently I still have a spot in the KIA Namibia Team that has been incredibly helpful and loyal over the past two years. I will however be riding in the colours of some other brands as well, so keep up to date to hear about my new sponsors.
Today I am participating in the qualifying race for the African Continental Road Championships. This will see us racing up our local Hill Climb (which will be a system shock after a richly consumed festive season), and then screaming back down again in hope to have made it into the team.
From my side, keep the tires turning and happy new year.
Until next time,
Martin
