A recent trip to the studio, these shots have normally been edited so as I am no longer in them but here is a look at the way they start out with the ugly bloke still there. This is really quite special stuff and I am very proud to be wearing it. Lots of developments and refinements mean it has progressed since last year. Available to buy in selected shops and on line at www.lecol.net

Here is a photo of me getting beaten by a 15 year old. Not something I am proud of but then I was not even second as the 15 year old in question also beat the every other top british based pro in the country including defending Champ, Dan Fleeman, Ex National champ Kristian House so did a pretty good job of the 2min climb! The sorry thing was this was my last race for the season.