Whyte

ATHLETE PROFILES


BILLY WHENMAN I am a 19 Year old Full Time Cyclist , attended North West Kent College for a BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences for two years and achieved Merit, Pass, Pass (B,C,C at A Level). I was accepted by the University of Brighton to study Sports Development & Coaching, but turned down the place to fulfil my lifelong dream of becoming a full time pro cyclist. I began competing at the age of 11 and have been entering, and winning national competitions from the age of 14

Hobbies: Riding all bikes, driving with girlfriend. Training: My training varies for different times of the year and for different events and diciplines, usually between 10 - 25 hours per week. Diet: I maintain a healthy diet, lots of pasta, chicken. Pasta is my favorite. How I got started: My Dad used to compete when he was younger. I saw his medals and decided thats what I wanted to do, so I joined a cycling club when I was 11 and started racing when I was 12. Why I like my bikes: I like my bikes because they all look amazing and ride even better, light weight and stiff. Gives me the power and speed to help get the results. Type of riding: I do a lot of Mountain Biking, Road, Cycle-cross and the occasional time trial, all competing at National - International level. Idols: Lance Armstrong, his ability to recover from cancer and win 7 Tour de France races is amazing and his clinmbing ability is excellent.