Nant G British Downhill Series Round 1

 

So, the first national is upon us. A time to prove how well the winter training went.
Its fair to say that it didnt all go to plan, Saturday practise when well, on a grippy track.I was feeling good and gaining speed with every run. Then Sunday came, and with it a monsoon fell upon us!

The track was difficult to say the least. As a result of the conditions and accidents, seeding runs were cancelle which left me with one opportunity to put in a good time on a track that had totally changed since the previous runs. Everything was going swimmingly, my split time was placing me firmly in the top ten.
Until .............. my egarness to peddle, over ran my common sence, within 200m of the finish line, with my first possible podium looming i went head first off the last table top. By the time i had got to my bike and give it the beans, it was over and i finished 26th.

Even though this is my best result in nationals so far, i know i had the ability and the speed this season to podium at a national. Its not over yet !! My winter training will pay off, and thanks to my Knox armour i have come through the crash without even a mark on me and no injury!

Next race - Moelfre BDS Rd 2 April - podium is coming!!

John Lee
Manager and rider - Fivetwo Race Team