A Grampian para-cyclist has taken home silverware at the British Paracycling Time Trial and Road Race Championships, despite only being involved in the sport for a year.
Colin Wallace, a C3 classified cyclist from Aberdeen, finished narrowly behind seasoned cyclists Finlay Graham and Benjamin Watson in both events to claim the bronze medals at last weekend’s event in Llandeilo, Wales.
Colin, of Deeside Thistle Cycling Club, was selected for the British Cycling Paracycling Apprentice Programme earlier this year after undergoing extensive testing and classification following the 2018 Discover Your Gold talent identification event. Prior to this, Colin had been a regular in mainstream cycling & triathlon events around the North East of Scotland. He is currently still in Wales attending a training camp with the British Cycling team, and we wish him success with this.
Well done to Colin & everyone who supports him at Deeside Thistle CC, Scottish Cycling & British Cycling.
If you live with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire or Moray (or know someone who does) and would like to get more involved in sport, please get in touch with Alison Shaw on 07828 744 848 or alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com.