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Owen James

Is the first time you have had support from the Dave Rayner Fund?
No this is not the first time, I was Lucky Enough to receive the support of the Dave Rayner Fund Back In 2015.

 

What is your cycling history ?
My Dad Got Me into cycling at a Young Age, He used to race at a high level. He Regularly took my brother and I to Watch The tour De France. So it was Pretty Normal I followed in His footsteps. I did my first race with Towy Rides at my local Track in Carmarthen at the age of 11 and was hooked. I also did a lot of Cyclo Cross and Mountain biking as a youth, But as a Junior I decided to focus on the Road and the track. So Competed in the National Series. I was also Fortunate Enough to go abroad with Wales to race some UCI races.

 

What team are you joining in 2017?
I Will Be Joining Cotes D’armor Marie Morin, A division 1 Team in France.

 

Tell us a bit about your team.
Cotes D’armor Marie Morin is a Top flight Division 1 team in France. The team has been around in Brittany for more than 10 years.
2017 is the teams first year in Division 1 after a storming season the year before, Winning the Divsion 2 Coupe De France.

 

What are the details of the team Website/FaceBook/ Twitter and Instagram that we can link to?
Facebook - CotesArmorCyclisme
Twitter - @CACyclisme22
Insta - @cotesdarmorcyclisme

 

What is your race programme looking like?
The race Programme consists of top level French racing, Including The Coupe de france, UCI Races and top level U23 racing.
For example Tour of Brittany, U23 Liege Baston Liege and Paris Tours.

 

Where are you going to live?
I am going to live in town Called Yffiniac in Northen Brittany.

 

What bike will you be riding and who supplies the team kit?
I will be Riding a Giant Tcr Advanced 1 2017. The Kit supplier is Noret who are a very popular brand in Brittany.

 

Do you have any other interests outside of cycling?
Yes big fan of Car Rallying and cars in general. I have the best looking Vw Polo in Wales ?

 

Your Twitter and Instagram names and any website or blog links.

Insta - @owenjame5
Twitter - @Owen_jame5


Mar 01, 2017 | Category: 2017 Riders, Riders | Comments: none