Lots of things have happened during the last few months and as you all know, I was referring to the fact that me and David de Backer planned together to do the ABSA Cape Epic in 2013. Sadly we could not find any sponsors to do so. But once again, thanks for all the wishes and support. We are disappointed but we know the right time will come for us to take part in the event.
For those who don't know, I'm a Bike Pure Ambassador in which I support a drug free sport. Now as we all know, cycling and doping doesn't go well together and there is always negative publicity regarding this issue in the media. In fact, everyday more athletes gets caught for using banned substances which is great because we know World Anti-Doping Agency do its work to clean up the sport. Some athletes do not believe in our movement however we do our best from our side to protect current and future champions.
This year however, I was fortunate enough to have an interview with John-Lee Augustyn. Great South African cyclist who signed a contract with British based squad, Team Sky. I was very interested to hear what he has to say and I was inspired by the words. We always think that professional athletes have the life while they are also under heavy pressure during the racing season yet they are passionate about what they do.
Now I have been a cyclist for quite some time now and I know the pain cyclists go through every single day and as you get injured, you want to give up after a while yet you know that your friends are there to support you through the good and bad times.
Besides cycling, I found a new passion and that is photography. In August after flying back home from Joburg, I decided to chill and take some pictures at the MTN National Series - Gravel Travel. After a got home and downloaded over 300 pictures I took on the day, Kevin Evans of Team 360 Life, used one of my photo's in his blog. This inspired me and I knew this is my chance to shine. So I decided that I want to go and study photography next year and take it from there.
I'm pretty excited for what is lying ahead and hope to go big not only in my cycling but photography too.
Well that is all for now folks. Once again thanks for all the great support.
Till next time!
Yolande
Kevin Evans - Team 360 Life
