Devlin White

Name:  Devlin Surname:  White Occupation: Scholar Age:  15 Sport:  Cycling Coach:  Eckard Bergh

Career highlights:        

Oudtshoorn, Friday 29, May 2009 – S A National Time Trial Championships – Under 16 Boys
Warm up complete – legs feeling good – stomach in a knot
Final bike check complete
Into the start tent – weather wet and gloomy
Under starters orders – focused do not hear the count down just watching the fingers
20 kilometres of me, my bike and the open road lay ahead
Coaches words ringing in my ears “classical music not rock and roll”
The turn around point wow this seems to have come quickly and I have the previous starter in sight
I am maintaining my max watts and my heart rate is not galloping
Should I be pushing more or will I bonk?
The return all seems to happen to quickly
Have I done enough for the title?
Even if I haven’t this has been the best time trial of my life, I am happy with my performance whatever the outcomeResults are out, I have got silver  

Results:           
25/01/2009 – Pick n Pay The Star Fast One – 103kms Under 16 Boys – 3rd
31/01/2009 – Berge end Dale Classic – 55kms Under 16 Boys – 3rd
08/02/2009 – Emperors Palace Classic – 50kms Under 16 Boys – 2nd
15/02/2009 – Dis Chem Ride For Sight – 63kms Under 16 Boys – 1st
22/02/2009 – Carnival City / Macsteel Classic – 65kms Under 16 Boys – 1st
29/02/2009 – Harmony / Randfontein – 67kms Under 16 Boys – 1st
03/05/009 – Tour Durban – 105kms Under 16 Boys – 2nd 
16 – 17/05/2009 – Central Gauteng Provincial Road & Time Trial Cycling Championships                               Under 16 Boys 15km Time Trial – Silver                            
Under 16 Boys 60km Road Race – Gold 
23/05/2009 – Century 21 Bela Bela Classic – 95kms Under 16 Boys – 1st

28 – 31/05/2009 – SA National Road & Time Trial Championships    
                   Under 16 Boys 20km Time Trial – Silver
                   Under 16 Boys 71.6km Road Race – Bronze
 
18/07/2009 – Medihelp Jock Cycle Classique - 58kms Under 16 Boys – 1st
10/08/2009 – Sungardens Carousel Classic - 70kms Under 16 Boys – 1st 

My dream:
To race and do well in the Pro Tour

What drives me:
The love of cycling and the determination to keep improving

Interesting fact about yourself:
Would rather use my energy cycling than cleaning up behind me.

When I’m not training I like to:
Park on the couch, chat on MXIT, listen to my iPOD and eat.

Favourite Food:             
Grilled salmon and salad.

Favourite Movie:             
Men of Honour / Hangover

Tell us more about your Trainingbible experience:              
It has been awesome having a coach that understands my goals and aspirations and is committed to adapting my training to help me achieve them.

My secret to success is:             
I never give up and I believe in my ability        
            

Your training tip to our readers:             
Trust and believe in your coach and yourself and stay true to your dream.