James Wilkinson
Is the first time you have had support from the Dave Rayner Fund?
Yes.
What is your cycling history?
I have always enjoyed cycling. I’d ride to school and do the odd ride here and there, but it wasn’t until I became a 2nd year Junior that I started racing. I was approached by my local club, Audlem CC and they offered great guidance in my first season. I continued the first part of the 2016 season with Audlem, taking on a new coach, Richard Bott (who used to race at British Elite level). I participated in my first UCI race during my time in the UK and moved to Belgium at the end of May with the Handi-ness organization and have progressed up to a Belgian team.
What team are you joining in 2016?
Goma Dakwerken - VDB Steenhouwerij C.T.
Tell us a bit about your team.
They are a BVB Team run by Gerry Vande Pontseele, made up of 21 Riders including Kevin Van Impe who has previously raced at WorldTour level.
Do they have they a website/FaceBook or Twitter we can link to?
https://www.facebook.com/ictparike/?fref=ts
What is your race programme looking like?
My race programme will consist of Kermesse races, Intereclubs, and maybe a stage race in Belgium.
Where are you going to live?
I will be based in Zottegem, East Flanders.
Your Twitter name and any website or blog links.
https://twitter.com/Jameswilki97