timmyDH
10-08-2006, 11:05 AM
velonews.com wrote
Longtime NORBA downhiller John Kirkcaldie (Maxxis) announced his pending retirement before Saturday's dual slalom. The Kiwi will call it quits after the August 22-27 world championships in Rotorua, New Zealand. Kirkcaldie has raced professionally for 11 years and said he is ready to start a general contracting business in Wellington, and possibly coach for his cycling federation. "I've been thinking about [retiring] for the last season and a half, and I figured Rotorua is the perfect spot for me to retire," Kirkcaldie said. "I've been racing there for over a decade. I raced more years than I thought I would have. I'll always remember my two NORBA-series titles and New Zealand national championships. I always enjoyed racing in the United States more than traveling back between Europe, so I turned into a NORBA guy. My ride on Maxxis will open up spots for two younger riders. It's time for a career change."
Spotted this on vorb a few days ago and thought there might be a few aussies out there interested. I remember watching him on Transcontinental and thinking how cool it was for an aussie (sucessful New Zealander :D ) to be over there doing good. Hope he does well at the worlds to cap off a solid career.
Longtime NORBA downhiller John Kirkcaldie (Maxxis) announced his pending retirement before Saturday's dual slalom. The Kiwi will call it quits after the August 22-27 world championships in Rotorua, New Zealand. Kirkcaldie has raced professionally for 11 years and said he is ready to start a general contracting business in Wellington, and possibly coach for his cycling federation. "I've been thinking about [retiring] for the last season and a half, and I figured Rotorua is the perfect spot for me to retire," Kirkcaldie said. "I've been racing there for over a decade. I raced more years than I thought I would have. I'll always remember my two NORBA-series titles and New Zealand national championships. I always enjoyed racing in the United States more than traveling back between Europe, so I turned into a NORBA guy. My ride on Maxxis will open up spots for two younger riders. It's time for a career change."
Spotted this on vorb a few days ago and thought there might be a few aussies out there interested. I remember watching him on Transcontinental and thinking how cool it was for an aussie (sucessful New Zealander :D ) to be over there doing good. Hope he does well at the worlds to cap off a solid career.