He said that he liked my technique and he was
impressed with my race results in Europe. He also spoke to various contacts in
Europe who gave me great references. He promised that if I worked hard and did
everything he said I would be able to represent the United States in the 2012
European 6-days events.
Even though road is my passion I also like the
track and this appeared to be a great opportunity for me to get into the USA
racing circuit. Since my mother is American I also have American citizenship
and thought it would be so cool to wear the stars & stripes jersey in
Europe.
Then after working the whole year and doing
everything I was told and exceeding everyone's expectations, I was told that in the whole United
States they couldn’t find another U-23 rider to team up with me for the
European 6-days. Then I found out that the American coaches missed the
registration deadline with the UIV. Then I find out that my Cycle Loft track
coach didn't really have a USA Cycling coaches license like he promised me and
my parents and he didn't really have the authority to choose anyone to
represent The United States. I was duped and I was so bummed.
I was kind of lost for a while
because Cycle Loft broke a lot of promises about getting me established on the
road. They wouldn't even let me race once on the road because they didn't want
me to risk my position on the track. The whole thing didn't make any sense. I
enjoy racing track, but I live for the road. I felt like I wasted a year in the
USA and I didn't know what to do.
Then my parents said that I really needed to go to college. I found a great collegiate coach and I can't wait to race road again. I have a nice scholarship for my SAT’s scores and an athletic scholarship for my cycling. So I guess I am on my way to university after all.
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