..We went out with a bang at least!...So here's to the future
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
So shit got real the last couple of days..
Pure Black racing has folded.
The news came to me by email the day after Michael Northey was the first rider in a PBR jersey to win a national title. Mike didn't have long to take in the emotions of winning his first elite national title.
The feeling of jubilation was torn from me, I was left feeling empty and broken come Saturday morning (like every other PBR team mate).
We shed blood, sweat and tears together. We were more than a cycling team and more than just mates. We relied on each other in times of need and pushed each other to new heights, on and off the bike.
What we went through together will stay with us forever and we will share memories and relationships that will last a life time.
In my time with Pure Black there were so many supporters but also those that tried to bring us down. In this post i want to ensure that the positive support out weighed the negative a thousand times over and that the negative few will never beat any of us in whatever we pursue. We are all stronger than that and the journey for each of us has only just began.
As i write this i listen to the music on my computer, all of which was got from James Williamson and Scott Lyttle, it's like they are here and we are still a part of the dream together.
Although i am not blind, i know the next month will be tough, because of the fact that in life you have to fight for everything if you want to achieve great heights. We are all now placed in the difficult situation where we are scrapping between each other for spots on the few teams that have any spots left.
No grudges shall be held. I understand that this must happen.
Its December and ideally a cyclist would be signed for a team in August/ September. Here i am 3 months later still with nothing but hope.
Time will only tell as to what i will be doing next year. In saying this, it has been a great year. I had a lot of fun with a great bunch of guys.
Without the support of Carl, Greg, our sponsors and perhaps most importantly our supporters this year wouldn't have been possible. I also know that i will be banking on support from everyone in the immediate future, so therefore everybody's help is, and has been greatly appreciated.
I could write so much as there is so much going on in my head right now, but ill end it with one thing i have learnt this week and that is the fact that in times like this you realise who your true friends are. I am lucky to be surrounded by many of them. I know this by getting an amazing amount of help in my pursuit to organise a ride for next year. Thanks so much for everyone's help.
Enjoy a nice glass of red as you never know what might happen tomorrow.
Pure Black racing has folded.
The news came to me by email the day after Michael Northey was the first rider in a PBR jersey to win a national title. Mike didn't have long to take in the emotions of winning his first elite national title.
The feeling of jubilation was torn from me, I was left feeling empty and broken come Saturday morning (like every other PBR team mate).
We shed blood, sweat and tears together. We were more than a cycling team and more than just mates. We relied on each other in times of need and pushed each other to new heights, on and off the bike.
What we went through together will stay with us forever and we will share memories and relationships that will last a life time.
In my time with Pure Black there were so many supporters but also those that tried to bring us down. In this post i want to ensure that the positive support out weighed the negative a thousand times over and that the negative few will never beat any of us in whatever we pursue. We are all stronger than that and the journey for each of us has only just began.
As i write this i listen to the music on my computer, all of which was got from James Williamson and Scott Lyttle, it's like they are here and we are still a part of the dream together.
Although i am not blind, i know the next month will be tough, because of the fact that in life you have to fight for everything if you want to achieve great heights. We are all now placed in the difficult situation where we are scrapping between each other for spots on the few teams that have any spots left.
No grudges shall be held. I understand that this must happen.
Its December and ideally a cyclist would be signed for a team in August/ September. Here i am 3 months later still with nothing but hope.
Time will only tell as to what i will be doing next year. In saying this, it has been a great year. I had a lot of fun with a great bunch of guys.
Without the support of Carl, Greg, our sponsors and perhaps most importantly our supporters this year wouldn't have been possible. I also know that i will be banking on support from everyone in the immediate future, so therefore everybody's help is, and has been greatly appreciated.
I could write so much as there is so much going on in my head right now, but ill end it with one thing i have learnt this week and that is the fact that in times like this you realise who your true friends are. I am lucky to be surrounded by many of them. I know this by getting an amazing amount of help in my pursuit to organise a ride for next year. Thanks so much for everyone's help.
Enjoy a nice glass of red as you never know what might happen tomorrow.
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Monday, 14 November 2011
Back to it... Southern Hemisphere block of racing
So i gave this a go... and i failed. But im back.
My first ever 2.1HC race was the Sun Herald tour. It was alot of fun, i finished 31st and got to hang with some of my friends from junior cycling that i hadnt seen for a long time. They are now riding the big time in pro tour teams whilst i am still trying to make my way there. My result here was enough to get me selected for PureBlack Racings tour of Southland team.
Arriving in Invercargill for the tour of Southland i was stoked to be there. The weather was warm but things quickly changed. I finished the tour 5th overall with a couple of good Stage results in the mix as well. My form wasnt fantastic but i am stoked now looking back at it. I raced at quite a heavy weight for me which showed on the climbs but i made up for it with some extra power on the flats.
It is now the off season for me. i am putting the pressure off my training until December. Last weekend was Guddys stag do, it was alot of fun and i must congratulate guddy... he survived the night and showed fine form!
I am off to the TA club race tonight... am unsure quite why im attending it but i guess itll be a bit of fun. Im looking to include some cross training over the next few weeks so give me some ideas!
My first ever 2.1HC race was the Sun Herald tour. It was alot of fun, i finished 31st and got to hang with some of my friends from junior cycling that i hadnt seen for a long time. They are now riding the big time in pro tour teams whilst i am still trying to make my way there. My result here was enough to get me selected for PureBlack Racings tour of Southland team.
Arriving in Invercargill for the tour of Southland i was stoked to be there. The weather was warm but things quickly changed. I finished the tour 5th overall with a couple of good Stage results in the mix as well. My form wasnt fantastic but i am stoked now looking back at it. I raced at quite a heavy weight for me which showed on the climbs but i made up for it with some extra power on the flats.
It is now the off season for me. i am putting the pressure off my training until December. Last weekend was Guddys stag do, it was alot of fun and i must congratulate guddy... he survived the night and showed fine form!
I am off to the TA club race tonight... am unsure quite why im attending it but i guess itll be a bit of fun. Im looking to include some cross training over the next few weeks so give me some ideas!
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
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