So it's this time of year again where we get back into the BMX life again. Enough of the chill time, partying with friends and laziness.

First day back in the office was last Monday. Killer gym sesh. Looong gym sessions and road rides, velo, MTb and moto rides is where I'm at.

It's been good to have about a month off to live the normal life of an 18 yr old but I surely do miss my BMX. Still no racing or much BMX stuff, but getting back into shape. I guess the boring part, BUT I've been super busy coaching the little kickers at the local club.

In all my off time I've been helping out the local club preparing them for our state series which has commenced and our state titles which is a lot earlier in the year now, in Feb, having a blast with that.

So I've been nominated for two awards in the 2009 Jayco Australian cycling awards held in Melbourne this weekend. I'll be flying over for that, which is awesome, another excuse to get all glamorous and catch up with the coach and go over a few plans for the New Year.

Recently I received a smarter than smoking country sports scholarship in my local area which was awesome!

I've also been nominated for the ANZ WA sports star of the year award held at the Burswood in Perth in the New Year along with another local sports star award which is being presented in the New Year also. Busy time of the year with all of this award stuff.

Right now I'm busy planning everything for next year. Starting New Year 's Day on the Gold Coast for a national round. International stuff starts March now, been moved forward from April. Looks to be another busy year of travel and racing, but I'm looking forward to it :)

Well that's all for now. Will have a few new pictures up shortly! Be sure to check back:)

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