Is the first time you have had support from the DRF? (if not, how long have you been funded)

Yes it is my first year of support to which I’m very grateful of.

What is your cycling history ? (how long have you been cycling?, who introduced you to cycling, which club are member of  in the UK?)

I have been riding bikes for as long as I can remember. I have been brought up around cycling, with my family owning a local bike shop and my mum has been organising and officiating at both national and international events for as long as I can remember.

Having been brought up in cycling all my life, it was only when I turned youth A that I turned a pedal in anger, initially with the Manchester Wheelers to which my parents were both past presidents and life members. In my first year I rode just North West races, winning the Litherland youth circuit league. On turning Junior I joined the Velocity WD40 team where I rode all National junior races and I’m indebted to them for both the support that they gave me and also my first opportunity to race as a team and learn all that goes with that which I’m sure will help me as I move up to the senior ranks.

What team are you joining in 2014? Tell us a bit about your team (any notable riders, famous DS anything like that)

 In 2014 I will be riding for Terra Safety Shoes based in Belgium.

Have they a website we can link to?

http://www.handi-ness.be/

What is your race programme looking like?

My race programme will consist of Kermis, UCI races and stage races in Belgium and France.

Are you going on a training camp with the team?

No

When are you heading out to Europe/USA?

 I am heading to Belgium on the 1^st March.

Tell us your FaceBook and Twitter names and any blogs or website links.

Twitter : andyleigh95

Facebook : Andy Leigh