Jesse Yates

Is the first time you have had support from the Dave Rayner Fund?

No, this is my 2nd year being supported by The Dave Rayner Fund.

What is your cycling history?

I have been riding since 2013 and racing since 2015, I started with my local team In-Gear Quickvit Trainsharp. I am coached by Trainsharp and have come a long way with their support

What team are you joining?

I am riding for Hennebont Cyclisme for the 2nd year

Tell us a bit about your team.

They are based in Bretagne just outside Lorient and have taken a lot of British riders in the past including Dave Rayner Funded riders

What is your race programme looking like?

Looking to race a lot during March when the big classics are on, a few stage races and criteriums inc midweek Nocturnes

What bike will you be riding and who supplies the team kit?

I will be riding my own bike that is a Swift, team kit is made by Diffu Sport a popular french brand

Do you have any other interests outside of cycling?

I like playing football and I support Arsenal, other interests are Snowboarding Skateboarding and BMX