Young Berbican cyclist, Andrew Hicks of the We Stand United Cycling Club is one of the top leading junior riders in the country and based on his 2016 season, he has foreseen much success in the new season.
With the start of the 2017 season fast approaching, Hicks has already began preparations in the ancient county but while it is a hassle for the young man to travel to Georgetown regularly, he is pumped on making it constantly as he gets ready to come into the capital city where most of the races are held.
Andrew Hicks
“This season will be a good one for me, I have had some good experience last year and my coach is training me well.” The champion rider related.
The 18-year-old, when speaking to this publication informed us that it is his desire to finish in the top three in every race he is a competitor of while indicating that it is his goal to win the National Five-Stage or Three-Stage as well as the Mohamed Kadir Memorial Ounce of Gold and the Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness race.
Also, he is confident that he will ride away with overseas races if given the opportunity to take part in those competitions. However, the rising star knows that the competition is getting better and better on the local scene and made mention of the fact that he will be have to be on the top of his game, maintaining optimum fitness while modifying his cycle to the best possible state to better his chances.
On the other hand, Hicks is training his younger brother, David who follows in his footsteps and is expected to make his debut after excelling last year.
The older Hicks won the National Schools Cycling Championship last year and has caught the attention of many for his consistent top performances which earned him a spot to the Cycling Championship in Trinidad and Tobago where he finished on podium.
