Quiz time with Under 23 rider Fergus Jones (JRC Shutt Ridley) who’s aims for 2020 are to win a National B road race
Q&A: Fergus Jones (JRC Shutt Ridley)
– What is your favourite discipline?
Fergus: Road
– Do you have a favourite race during the season?
Fergus: Nothing like an evening crit series with all the regulars
– Do you race around the country or stick to local races?
Fergus: Both
– If you could change one (or two) things about racing in the UK, what would they be?
Fergus: That all time trials at a junior level or below require the use of a standard road bike in TT’s as otherwise its just a battle of who’s parents have the biggest wallet
– When will you start racing in 2020
Fergus: February
– What are your 2019 highlights?
Fergus: Getting round a UCI 2.1 (Tour of Upper Austria)
– What was the most fun/enjoyable race you did in 2019?
Fergus: Tour of Upper Austria
– What was the toughest race you did in 2019
Fergus: Tour of Upper Austria
– Was there one thing you learned in 2019 that stands out?
Fergus: Don’t attack in the first 10 minutes of ever race
– Are your winter training days structured from day to day or simply riding to enjoy the time on the bike?
Fergus: Structured to an extent but living in the Peak District means every ride is an enjoyable ride
– Do you have some one coaching you? If so, how does having a coach help you most?
Fergus: Yes. Helps me plan my training and remind me the importance of rest if I’m doing too much.
– What is your favourite item of Shutt VR clothing
Fergus: Race Jersey
– Which item of clothing gets used the most?
Fergus: Socks
– Do you spend more time training indoors in the winter than the summer?
Fergus: Outside is free (refuse to ride turbo)
– What type of race bike will you have in 2020?
Fergus: Ridley Helium. Hopefully
– What groupset/wheels will you choose for your race bike?
Fergus: Shimano Ultegra
– Finally, are there races in 2020 you really want to work towards doing well in?
Fergus: Totnes Vire
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