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Tom Fitzpatrick

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

This is my first year as a DRF rider.

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 was introduced to cycling when I was 14 by local cyclist and artist, John Loker. He is now in his
mid seventies but we still ride together. I joined my local club (Diss & District CC), which I am
still a member. I enjoyed riding big distances on my own and with the club. I would regularly clock
up 60 miles each day after school, and well over a ton on a Sunday.

I started racing when I was 15, but never took it too seriously. In 2010, when I was
17, I was hit with a rare balance disorder leaving me unable to walk or move for the
best part of 6 months. During this time I realised how much I missed racing and
training. I decided, with the support of my family, to pursue a career in professional
cycling.

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

I will be riding for ‘Terra Safety Shoes’ in Belgium. They have a good reputation for looking after
English speaking riders.

Have they a website we can link to?

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TERRA-Safety-SHOES/411159502350574

What is your race programme looking like?

Its looking pretty good! A mix of Interclub races, selected Top Competition races, UCI 1.2 and
stage races in France and Belgium. These will be supplemented with Pro and Elite Kermis racing.

Are you going on a training camp with the team?

Not with the team officially. I have organised a training camp for local riders and friends in
Mallorca this winter. I will be there for a month, it gives a great quality of training.

When are you heading out to Europe/USA?

After my stint in Mallorca I will be heading to Belgium in early March.

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

Twitter: @tom_fitzpatrick
Instagram: @fitzpro


Dec 29, 2013 | Category: 2014 Riders | Comments: none