2010 is just about over, and for me, was the biggest year of my life, and it all happened so quick.
Starting the year off at a HP camp where I got told I was selected for the Europe squad was a good start to the year. then getting knocked out on Puni berm jump... maybe not a highlight at all, just a nightmare ha. Nationals was my first year of Junior men, and was for sure a crazy one. The Sunday was a better day with so much luck going my way and finishing 3rd.
From there was a few days home and then traveling to Europe begun. This was pretty big for me, because it was the biggest flight I had done other than to Aussie a few times. But the morning of my flight, I watch on TV that Mt rjackfrrvjvhfvfsbruchjbswhjcrbsc decides to blow up and delays our flight 4-5 days. This was almost a blessing in disguise though, as we ended up going to Chula Vista, San Diego, USA and train on the Olympic Replica track, this was also my first time ever on a SX ramp. It was a huge help having to hit the biggest SX track in the world first time, made others feel sorta tame. When Mt rjackdhjsjfjfjajdjdjsjfjksfthjehfjk decided to sorta stop erupting, we got our flight to Italy back on, to ride in 2 European champ rounds in Perugia. Another learning experience for me here, as the track was like triangles (not even joking) super gnarly. Over 130 people went to hospital that weekend, and alot of serious crashed (4 in NZ team got injured on the track as well). Roads in Italy were terrible, drivers were even worse and tooted at just about anything, riding down the road we got tooted at more than I had ever been in my whole life. Ended up making semi, but got loose in the triangle rhythm section and coming 5th and out of qualifying position. Copenhagen was next on the trip, this was for the second World Cup Round of the year and my first ever SX race. I was so nervous just everywhere, managed to get full lap in both time trials. but it was not pretty, at all. Was great to experience the whole thing and witnessing Marc Willers bomb Sam Willoughby on first corner in the Semi final was definitely the highlight. This was the end of the trip, and begun to make our way home. This time got to feel the full 24 hours of flying in packed plane. BURN. I was jet lagged for a long long time. This was a huge experience for me.
Next trip was the Pre Worlds camp. This was in Murrietta, San Diego, USA. We were staying in a house living next to normal Americans, good experience. Main reason for this camp was because it was winter in NZ and rain was unpredictable. So 30+ temperatures and sun everyday was amazing. I also learnt that I sucked at riding dirt jumps haha (hence the reason why I wanted to build dirt jumps in Gisborne). A camp in Chula Vista was done again as well, feeling alot more comfortable on the track as well I felt I was ready for the World Champs In Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

World Championships in South Africa was a tough one. We went to a ghetto track (casino) and gate malfunctioned and didn't drop which flipped 5 of us over. My wrist got wasted, hip got attacked by the bar and re injured ankle again. Not being able to walk, 5 days out from the biggest race of your life... not the best prep but fought through it and felt ready as ever to ride. Got to the practice day and I felt alright again. The track was super gnarly, well pro section was. It was really tight and steep. I managed to get through it on both days, which alot of juniors didn't even get through. I didn't have the track on lock so my racing I felt was very average. Its all learning though, and Ive learnt from this and it will only make me better. Managed to bend my bars in cruiser and annihilate my ankle once more, made semi in cruiser and guys slid out in front of me and that basically finished me off.
Next was  the World Cup in Chula Vista, USA. This was the hardest SX race yet with 170+ riders, and all HUGE names. But even because of this, I felt it was my best Supercross race yet. practice went well, I was confident on the track and not nervous to hit the jumps. didn't pull out of the Berm Jump once as well which I was super happy with. Time Trials... So nervous for the first lap. Over shot first jump to flat then managed to put a decent lap in after that. Second time trial, I undershot the staircase into first corner, which was fine then over shot berm jump and lost alot of speed. Ended up like 80th and off qualifying by a second and bit. Watching the racing live was good. But racing would have been alot better.
North Island Champs was the last big race for the year, with 2 Oceania rounds. Finished 2nd overall and was a good way to round off the year of riding.


Huge Thanks to My Parents and family, Ken Cools, John Cowell, Ryan Hollows, Bikenz and all the support staff there, Alan Hogarth, Tairawhiti Rising Legends and Travel Foundation, Adestra Foundation and everyone has supported me along the way. Without these people I would not have any of the opportunities that I have been given, Thank you.

Happy New Year!

Weather lately has been so depressing, haha. Rain and wind in summer is not on. Anyway, I have been to a specialist in Hamilton to find out what actually is wrong with my ankle and if its getting worse. There was talk of crutches for 2-6 weeks, a cortisone shot and brace with no impact riding for a while. Good news was that i had sprained my Anterior Syndesmosis and hadn't tore it, which was a relief as that meant i would have been in big trouble. I got the OK to keep training as usual, but with an ankle Aircast to keep it stabilized. Super quick service, fastest ive have had, so thanks to Academy for that.
As we were driving through we decided to stop and have a quick look at Cambridge's new track. Pro section looks like so much fun, everything is super tight as well so gonna have to be thinking quick, almost reminds of south africa.
Started my new gym program today as well, I have ten minutes to do as much squats I can with my 15rm (rep max). I suffered the worst cramp I have ever felt, and cant walk properly, lifes great

Got my new bike set up with new wheels coming. Bikes looking nice, going for the strict white look this time so its going to be frrrrreeeeeeeeesssshhhhhhh.


Il get some pics up soon. Il leave you with one of the most inspirational 10 minute clips you will ever see, I didn't really think much of his double flip at first but watching this gave me an idea of how much he went through. I get to pumped about it haha.
also MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

This is crazy.

Last weekend was a race in Gisborne and it was National Qualifying Round (NQM). It was a great turnout, great weather (minus wind on saturday). Everyone seemed to enjoy it and thought it was one of the funnest weekends of racing they have had in a while. Good to have a fun meet with no drama and just relax and do what we all love. Good to see Dave Mohi do the pro section as well! Had some fun racing with a few of they boys that came down. Cody Stevens got some good pictures as well of the Track and Dirt Jumps so will put some up. Took a few slams on the dirt jumps just hitting holes and soft patches. haha good times.