SUPPORTED BY
Team Rider: Paul Hopkins
Aka: Hoppy or Nanny Legs
Job: F1 Driver but sell caravans as a hobby!
Coach: My good friend Bernie Shrosbree, trainer of the rich and famous and me
Sponsors: Hambledons Estate Agents, Schwalbe, USE
Joined team: January 2006
Race bike: Scott Spark 10
Category: Master/Supermaster
I have been racing since 1990. Addiction really got a hold after the first few races, even though I got my ass kicked! Stoppped smoking and started training and then even started winning. Got my first sponsor in '93 then secured a Factory Deal with Claud Butler in '95. Never looked back since as I have ridden for several teams including Giant, Saracen and Scott. Now I have reached the pinnacle of my race career and ride for the best team in the country.
2008
National Points Series
16th Master: Round 1
2007
British Mountain Bike XC Series
Overall Ranking tbc
7th Master: Round 1
15th Master: Round 2
14th Master: Round 3
10th Master: Round 4
4th Master: Round 5Southern Championships
4th MasterSouthern XC Series
3rd: Overall Ranking
3rd Supermaster: Round 1
2nd Supermaster: Round 2
3rd Supermaster: Round 3
5th Supermaster: Round 5Gorrick Spring Series
5th Supermaster: Round 4Road
1st: Guildford Crit's 3rd Cat Race
2006
National Championships
4th MasterNational Points Series
5th Master (188 points): Overall Ranking
5th Master: Round 1
2nd Master: Round 3
6th Master: Round 4
7th Master: Round 5Southern XC Series
1st Supermaster/Experts (214 points): Overall Ranking
4th Supermaster/Experts: Round 1
1st Supermaster/Experts: Round 2
1st Supermaster/Experts: Round 4
6th Supermaster/Experts: Round 5Gorrick Spring Series
1st Supermaster (37 points): Overall Ranking
8th Supermaster: Round 1
1st Supermaster: Round 2
2nd Supermaster: Round 3
2nd Supermaster: Round 4
1st Supermaster: Round 5Enduros
4th Sport Team: Sleepless in the Saddle 24hr "Top Bananas"
3rd (50km): British Marathon Series round 2