Personal History
Hi there,
I am 31 years old, I was born in Cape Town, South Africa but live in Austin, Texas. I have been riding motorcycles since I was five years old. I only recently fulfilled a life long dream of being able to ride competively off-road. It has been a fantastic experience.
I am now working really on my fitness, I am in the best shape that I have been in in years and I really exited as I can feel that my pace has improved dramtically. I have a regular professional job but can't wait to get out on the harescramble tracks during the weekend!
I feel that I have alot of potential to be successful at my current level and beyond as I just love this sport and everything it has to offer!!
Matthew
Riding Goals
My goals for the coming year are simple, I want to finish within the top three of my "c" class and earn a promotion to the "B" class for next season. So far, things are going well. I have have had some good finished but also some poor finishes due to a few technical issues. Luckily, my consistancy at being at every event so far this year has allowed me to maintain the points lead in my class - albeit by the slimist margin!
I am exited for the rest of the season, I know that I am fit and riding well and am totally committed to reaching my goal.
Competitive Highlights
My competive highlight has to be at the second round of the TORCS series, I finished second. I had a fantastic battle with the leader in which we swopped the lead a number of times during the race. Unfortunately he just got the better of me, on reflection, it was obvious that my fitness had let me down as I felt that I was riding quite a bit quicker than him at times. Since then I have been working really hard in the gym working on endurance and have also lost teh few extra pounds that I was hauling around.