Josh Bryceland facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Joshua Antonio Torres Bryceland | ||
| Nickname | Ratboy bumboclaat | ||
| Born | 23 March 1990  England United Kingdom |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Cannondale | ||
| Discipline | MTB | ||
| Role | Rider/Ambassador | ||
| Rider type | DH/Enduro | ||
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Joshua Antonio Torres Bryceland, known as Josh Bryceland or by his cool nickname, Ratboy, is a famous professional mountain biker. He was born on March 23, 1990, in Manchester, England. Josh is known for his amazing skills in downhill mountain biking. He lives in Higher Poynton, Cheshire, England.
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Who is Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland?
Josh Bryceland is a top athlete in the world of mountain biking. He specializes in downhill (DH) racing. This is where riders race down steep, challenging courses. He has won many important races and championships. His nickname "Ratboy" is well-known among fans.
Josh's Early Days in Biking
Josh started racing bikes when he was just 10 years old. He quickly showed a lot of talent. A team called Northwest Mountain Bike Centre signed him up. With them, he won many junior titles in his region and across the country.
Later, a friend of his father's, the famous rider Steve Peat, helped him. Josh joined Steve's Royal Racing team. In 2007, Josh became the Junior World Cup Series Champion. This was a huge achievement for a young rider. He even finished 9th in a race against older, elite riders that year.
Becoming a World Champion
In 2008, Josh followed Steve Peat to the Santa Cruz Syndicate racing team. This was a big step in his career. That same year, he won the junior world championship. This important race took place in Val di Sole, Italy. Winning this title showed everyone he was a rising star.
Major Achievements and Wins
Josh Bryceland has had many impressive wins throughout his career. Here are some of his biggest achievements:
- 2006: He won the European Youth Downhill Championship.
- 2007: He became the British Junior Downhill Champion. He also won the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Series Overall as a junior.
- 2008: He won the British Junior Downhill Championship again. He also became the UCI Junior World Champion in Val di Sole, Italy.
- 2011: He won a British National Mountain Biking race as an elite rider. He also finished 2nd in a UCI World Cup race in Canada.
- 2014: This was a fantastic year for Josh. He won the British Cycling National Championship. He also won two UCI Mountain Bike World Cup races, one in Austria and one in the United States. He finished 2nd in two other World Cup races and 2nd at the World Championships in Norway.
Life After Professional Racing
After 2016, Josh decided to leave the Santa Cruz Syndicate team. He wanted to try a different type of racing called Enduro. Enduro racing involves riding different stages, often with uphill sections, and then racing downhill.
More recently, Josh has moved on from team racing. He is now a "Freerider" and a brand ambassador for Cannondale Cycles. This means he rides for fun and helps promote the Cannondale brand. He continues to inspire many young riders with his unique style.
See also
In Spanish: Josh Bryceland para niños
- Santa Cruz Syndicate
External links
- Josh Bryceland - official site: http://joshbryceland.com/
- Santa Cruz Syndicate - official site: http://www.santacruzmtb.com/riders/
- Interview: Josh Bryceland: 2005 NPS Winner on track for 2006, British Cycling, 2006
