Disability Sport Wales
Chwaraeon Anabledd Cymru
The Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW) is a pan-disability National Governing Body of Sport Which aims to promote and develop quality sports opportunities
Athlete: Simon Richardson
HOME TOWN: Porthcawl
SPORT: Cycling
EVENT:
CLASS: LC3
DISABILITY:
Competiton Notes:
Bridgend’s Simon Richardson is a newcomer to the international circuit. His first outing in a Welsh jersey was in May 2006 at the Welsh Grand Prix at the Wales National Velodrome in Newport. Fast forward 12 months, he’s finishing seventh in the road race and fifth in the time trial behind Paralympic cycling champion and World number one Darren Kenny at an international meeting in France (June 2007).
Last month (July 2007), he travelled to Germany to compete in the Para-Cycling Europa Cup where he finished seventh in the LC3 category and 12th in the road race. The race was useful preparation for the rider ahead of making his debut at the World Championships.
Richardson has been riding for only a short period of time but he is certainly a name to watch in the future. He will feature on the road and on the track in Bordeaux. Richardson has developed through the Disability Sport Wales Performance Programme. He trains intensively at the Wales National Velodrome, Newport under the wing of coach Courtney Rowe.
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