British Champs Rider Bio - Tony Jones

Here's we've got Tony, another one of the guys from the Leslie Bikeshop - there are just so many of them! Tony competes in the Veteran category - don't let the name fool you, these are some of the most competitive racers of the day and are extremely fast! For a first timer at the British level events the Champs will be a great experience for Tony and make sure that you're part of that! Get along and cheer him on and support him - he's another one in the red, black and white of Leslie Bikeshop. He's going to do his team and the SXC proud and give it his all, and probably spend the rest of the day with a smile on his face - he's a really friendly guy at races. Give him a good cheer as he goes past!


GOOD LUCK TONY!!

Name: Tony Jones

Club/Team: Team Leslie Bike Shop/Bikers Boutique

Race Category: Veteran (auld whippits)

Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29er HT

Aim for the Cathkin National Champs: This is my 1st British Series Race race, low teen finish would be good!

Best result of 2013 so far: 12th at Forfar, 9th overall this SXC series.

Where/when was your first ever race: I took the plunge and did the Selkirk Mtb Marathon in 2009, hooked from then!

Favourite Scottish MTB trail: The Lomond Hills, my back garden and playground.

Best things about being a MTB'er: The crack! Just great being out with my mates on the trails, being in the Team.

Little known fact about yourself: Im actually only 21 lol.....well in my head.