Chasing the Dream

Welcome to JedsJourney — a place where I’ll be documenting every step of my journey towards becoming a professional cyclist.

From the highs of crossing the finish line with my hands in the air, filled with uncontrollable excitement, to the lows of sliding across the ground, covered in grit and mud.

My goal is to give people an honest look into the journey of an upcoming young athlete: the dedication, sacrifices, challenges, setbacks, victories, and everything in between. I want to show both the rewards that come with chasing your dreams and the struggles that often go unseen.

Through JedsJourney, I hope other young athletes who are working towards their own goals can see that they’re not alone. There will be difficult days, moments of doubt, and times when giving up seems like the easiest option — but there will also be moments that make every sacrifice worth it.

I want to build a community of people who can support, motivate, and learn from one another as we chase our goals together.

And one day, when I’ve hopefully achieved my dream of becoming a professional cyclist, I’ll be able to look back at JedsJourney and relive every moment — remembering where I started, how far I’ve come, and everything it took to get there.

The road ahead

The most exciting part of my journey is undoubtedly the path forwards into the unknown. It's about the progression of myself, both as an athlete and as a person, navigating through exhilarating highs and learning from challenging lows. Each pedal stroke takes me closer to my dream, and I invite you to witness every moment of this incredible evolution with me.

Motivation and Dedication

Motivation has always been a challenge for me, especially through the winter. Waking up early and looking forward to heading out onto the Cornish roads in the rain isn’t exactly what springs to mind — in fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. There are definitely mornings when staying in bed seems like the easier option.

However, this is where dedication and commitment really matter. I know that the work I put in during the winter will form the foundation for the season ahead. Every cold morning, wet ride and tough training session is another step towards becoming a professional cyclist. I remind myself that if I put in the time and effort now, the results will show when racing starts, and I’ll have the fitness and endurance needed to build upon throughout the season.

When summer arrives, my motivation naturally gets a boost. The longer, brighter days make training more enjoyable, whether I’m pushing through short, sharp efforts to improve my explosive power and sprinting or completing longer efforts to develop my VO₂ max. Having a race at the weekend gives me that extra drive to get up, fuel myself with my morning banana and porridge, and get out on the bike.

For me, motivation isn’t about feeling excited every time I train. It’s about getting out there even when I don’t feel like it, knowing that every hour on the bike is bringing me one step closer to my dream.

A little bit of history

Since I was 6 years old I have been racing and riding bikes of all kinds, and that still hasn’t changed. Last season, I raced nationally across disciplines including Road, CX, XC and BMX. Over the next few years, whilst I’ll continue to ride and occasionally race across all disciplines, my main focus will be on road racing, with a bit of CX in the winter for some good fun and to keep morale high through the dismal and wet winter months.

Being based in Cornwall, racing nationally and internationally has always been that little bit more challenging. Being a long way from many races means higher costs, longer hours of travelling and, sometimes, having to miss races that I would otherwise love to compete in. It’s an extra challenge that comes with being based in Cornwall, but it’s one I’m determined to overcome as I continue to progress.

Cycling has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Ever since I got my first wooden Honda balance bike for my second birthday, bikes have been there. From having huge crashes on my IslaBike in France at five years old, sending corners like Tom Pidcock, to winning a men’s national elite stage at 17, there have been plenty of highs, lows, crashes and unforgettable moments along the way.

But cycling is about so much more than the wins and the crashes. Through the sport, I’ve met some of my closest friends, travelled to different countries, been given amazing opportunities and even ended up going to college in London because of it.

All of this is what makes cycling so special to me. It has given me experiences and opportunities that I never could have imagined when I first started riding that little wooden balance bike so long ago.                    No matter what happens in the future, I’ll always be grateful for cycling and everything it has brought into my life.

Now, I am excited for what else it has to bring me and what people will become a part of my journey!