There are many people to thank who have helped me get to where I am today.
My parents and my two sisters for all they’ve had to put up with.
Andrea for all the time and effort she puts into mountain biking and opening the door to my first race.
Richard and his team for being my first sponsor.
Karen my grandmother and Lou for buying me my first ‘real’ bike.
Dave my coach for great training programmes and support.
The Academy of Sport for introducing me to the professional side of the sport.
The staff at Christchurch Boys High School for encouraging and supporting me with my academic and sporting commitments.
North Canterbury Cycling and Christchurch Singletrack mountain bike clubs for supporting me and helping promote the sport for juniors.
Various event organisers for providing opportunities to race, and the many riders for competing.
Individual sponsors, various Trusts and organisations for helping me financially or with products.
Steve and his good mates for helping me to get to my first World Cups and sorting out lots behind the scenes.
Darryn for helping me negotiate my first professional contract.
Andrew and his team at the Hub Cycles for my setups and keeping my bikes going.
Armstrong Subaru and Prestige for the awesome vehicles that you’ve provided me over the years.
Trek and Trek World Racing, for the great start to my professional career.
Martin my agent at 23 Degrees for making a dream come true.
Daniel and the team at Cannondale Factory Racing for four years of great support.
Jon and the team at Trek Factory Racing for their current support.
Nicola and my German family for all their support and care of me.
And to all those who have encouraged and supported me on a personal level, thanks for your interest, and I hope that you will continue to follow my progress.