There wouldnt be enough space on the site to explain or describe my emotions or experience. 50 degrees hot & dusty !
A week of test walking and bike prep. The opening ceremony with 35 other countries. The team spirit.
In short, i started day 1 with great test times and kept them up all week. My mistake, a chain derailment on Day 2 costing me 8 mins. This put me to the back of the pack, which was over 150 places, for the start of day 3 and it was a battle of slower riders on tests and dust for the rest of the week. I climbed back up to finish the event with a silver medal which for my first ISDE was awesome. There are so many people i need to thank for sponsorship and help to get me over there so if i miss anyone i am sorry.
John Gotts – Hydramaster
Cornwall ACU
David Ball Construction
R & R Transport
Burley Hodgeys – Rowes ( show day )
Tim Luscombe
Murry and Tracey Thompson
Kevin and Eileen Messer
Robin Taylor
Eastwood Garage
Mr Mitchell ( chap who kindly gave me a bag of coins ? )
Philip Wear ( Ex enduro rider )
Paul Osbourne
Steve Sweet
Roger Peacey
Steve Knight ( kleenrite )
Also to Dave Butcher Db Racing for looking after my bike
Jason and Rhiannon Fraser for training me for the event
TM UK
Woody for Smith goggles
Talon for chains and sprockets
And all my friends and family for help and support !