Guyana’s most successful wheelsman for 2014, Orville Hinds is looking forward to even more saddle success in 2015.
After an eye-catching campaign which included 11 victories and in excess of 20 top five finishes last year, the national cyclist will look to emulate his performances starting with the season opener on Saturday.
“Regardless of the amount of victories last year, I’m looking forward to more wins and more success,” Hinds said yesterday.
The 25-year-old who is known more for his high-paced riding than sprinting prowess, boasted that cycling enthusiasts will witness a faster and stronger rider in 2015.
Offseason
Hinds’ confidence lies in his work ethic.
“In the offseason I was doing a lot of gym work, long rides and base mileage work, I’m here preparing for them (his rivals). 2015 will be great,” Hinds professed.
International opportunities await
This year’s goals for the 2012 National Road Race Champion include recapturing the road race title, representing Guyana in overseas races and ‘turning the second place finishes into wins.”
Said Hinds who briefly campaigned in Anguilla last year.
“My goal is to turn the second place finishes into wins, I’m working more on my sprint and everything.
I’m definitely looking forward to win the National road race again, represent my country at the Caribbean Championship and compete in Trinidad, Suriname and further afield.”
The record holder for the signature 35-lap event in the National Park then disclosed that his highlight of last year was winning the Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness road race in which he pocketed an appetizing $250,000 and all three of the sprint prizes.
“I was the most dominant cyclist for the year” the Linden based cyclist opined.
Evolution
Hinds who rode without a team last year disclosed that he will roll out for a new team this season. Dubbed Team Evolution, the new outfit will include the likes of Stephen Fernandes, Marlon Williams, Michael Anthony, Keith Fernandes and others.
“Riding for a team will make it much easier for me. I can’t wait to see how the season unfolds.” (Emmerson Campbell)
