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Nominations

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:25:19 +0100

Well the nominatons for the London 2012 Paralympic Cycling Team are in with the APC I have been nominated so now its just wait for endorsement Australia has been allocated 6 Male slots and 6 Female slots. Lots happening at the moment I've been asked to be one of the athletes to launch the Paralympic Uniform its being launched on May the 1st coinciding with Sydney Fashion Week at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at CIrcular Quay cant wait l've been asked to be part of the Starlight Foundation Livewire Chat which is going to be so cool talking to kids who are ill or have adisability and trying to brighten their day. I have some APC talks coming up and of course I'm training hard I actually had a top speed of 38.4 kph yesterday on my Time Trial bike which was awesome. Well until the announcement of the Team thats about it so I'll let you know as soon as I know

Hollywood Girl

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:14:36 +0100

LA Track Worlds are done. Again I had no competition so no medal or jersey but maximum points and a ray of hope. Louis Barbeau the head of the UCI asked to speak with me personally and told me he was going to find a way to rectify my situation because he never thought there would be a situation like mine. We as a team are coming home with 2 Double World Champions and 3 World Champions so all in all a fantastic trip. I had big support while I was there Daniel MacPherson and his beautiful girlfriend Zoe Ventoura came down to watch the racing as well as my wonderful boss Jason Hellwig CEO APC. We got to tour a bit this time Ive been to Santa Monica Venice Beach Muscle Beach(OOOOHHH YUCK) Hollywood stood on Stars of the Stars got my own Star went to Ripleys Believe it or Not and the Wax Museum We trained every day on Long Beach We saw Pink and her husband Carey and David Beckham Training. At the airport waiting to come home to what Ive been told will be a wonderful surprise belated first Valentines Day as Mrs Jayme Richardson can't wait.

LA Bound

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:49:35 +0100

I'm writing this blog while we are waiting to board our flight to LA and World Paracyclin Track Championships I've just found out at this moment I'm the only Austalian female Paracyclist to hold a world record I've also found out that this could be my big chance to actually get a world jerse as there is a new Chinese C1 rider and if she is classified confirmed I'll have competition and all I'll have to do is beat her So wsh me luck cross your fingers and do anything else you an think of and I'll do my best <3 Jayme

2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:28:13 +0100

Well here we are Paralympic Year so excited My year didn't start too well I've only just got back on the bike after a bout of Glandular Fever but I'm training well and am feeling great We leave for training camp in Adelaide on the 24th January and then onto LA on 2nd February for the UCI Paracycling Track World Championships This is the last chance for countries to gain points on the track for London We will travel to Spain and France May/June for the last Road Racing before the Games and the August well be off firstly to Cardiff for Pre Games Camp and then the big one London 2012 Paralympic Games I'll keep you posted on results and updates as they come up Wish me luck Jayme

Griffith Get Active Day

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:25:59 +0100

On Wednesday I attended the Get Active Day in Griffith as Ambassador for Womens Sport and Recreation NSW It was a fantastic day The girls were terrific they listened to each athletes story and asked some great questions.In the afternoon I went to a small school called Yogaali with a total of 60 students K-6 they were fabulous they were really excited about seeing the Paralympic Medal and the London 2012 mascot I took along to show them. They gave me a lovely gift I'll treausure always. Griffith Council and the Community of Griffith did a wonderful job in organising this day along with WSRNSW. I hope other Rural Councils can follow their lead and we can visit more girls

Back on Track

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:05:22 +0100

I'm back training on the Track. I'm loving it Tom said its the best he's ever seen me work on the Track So my week looks loike this Monday 1.5 hours on the Road Tuesday 2-3 Hours Track Session Wednesday Gym and 1.5 hours on the Road Thursday 2-3 Hours Track Session Friday Gym and 1.5 Hours on the Road Saurday Day Off Sunday 1.5 hours on the Road. State titles are coming up at Dunc Gray Velodrome if anyone wants to come and watch I race on Friday 4th November at 7pm in Time Trial and Sunday 13th November at 10.30am in the Individual Pursuit. Taking my best friend Sian (Paralympic Swimmer) to Cold Chisel Concert for Xmas on the 10th and then it is the big night for Cycling Australia on the 11th Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards on the 11th. Next the Team is off to New Zealand on 18th November for the Oceania Track Championships. December 15th 16th are the Australian Track Championships in Melbourne WOW it'll be Xmas. February we are off again to Los Angeles for the UCI World Track Championships. After that I'm not sure until August when we head to Cardiff and pre Paralympic Training Camp then onto London. Well that's whats coming up so far but I'll blog again after events so you are up to date with my Results. I have my first event as a NSW Womensport and Recreation Ambassador next Wednesday I'm off to Griffith for and Active Girls Day should be great fun. Wednesday after is the APC 360HR fundraiser Lawn Bowls Day a great day can't wait. Well I think thats it for now. Caio Jayme

Newcastle School

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:33:02 +0100

Today I had the best PSC Visit ever It was at a very small school only 15 students at Cook Hills Newcastle What awesome kids and staff They asked great questions told me about themselves their likes and dislikes I saw their artwork all I can say is WOW The best thing about this school was that these kids were all autistic some could talk some couldn't some would talk and some it took a little bit of encouraging but all of them sat listened and made me feel so welcome they were so well behaved and interesting I could have stayed all day They looked at the medal and said they were going to follow me on my travels. These kids are living proof that as I always say there is no such word as CAN'T. Some great photos below

September Already

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:50:36 +0100

I can't believe its been 4 months since I posted I'm so sorry Well let's see since my last blog I've been to Italy and Spain
and I got maximum points Gold Medal 3 Bottles of Wine a Flag and a Salami (didn't bring the Salami home) We moved into our new home on 24th May and I was away so I didn't have to help again. Ashley and I are married we had our legal marriage to fufil his Visa requirments on the 16th July, I'm now Mrs Jayme Richardson Paris. We had a lovely ceremony in the backyard and then Mum and Dad had booked a lunch at a little restaurant called The Church which is in fact an old Church we had a beautiful cake and then Mum and Dad booked us a night in The Rocks at a Heritage Motel it was wonderful. I'm in Denmark at the moment at the UCI Para cycling Road World Championships I rode my Time Trial yesterday and again earnt maximum points and rode it 4 minutes faster than my Coach Tom asked me too I was stoked. I have my Road Race tomorrow and then we fly home on Tuesday. Then I'm taking part in a Film for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Oh and I am now an Ambassador for Womensport & Recreation NSW I'll be down in Griffith in October at a function for Active Girls In November I'll be competing at the Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill NZ then it will be the Domestic Season NSW Events and Australian Events Then February off to Los Angeles for the UCI Para cycling Track Championships after that I'm not sure what else except London 2012 Paralympic Games August So until next time keep smiling and take care

Time Flys

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:45:00 +0100

OMG its May already so sorry I haven't posted for so long but its been very hectic I've been to Italy, Queensland and have raced in Sydney achieving maximum points for all races so ranked No.1 in the World for both Road and Track. I'm off to Italy Spain and Switzerland on Sunday 22nd to ride the 2nd round of the UCI Paracycling World Cup Road and a couple of other qualifying races so wish me luck. Ashley has arrived to live in Australia but we still haven't moved into our new home with Mum and Dad as it isn't ready yet so they are staying with Janni Daryl and Jordon and we are staying with Sian another Paralympian (swimming) Hopefully they'll be settled in by the time I get back in June. I have done a number of PEP Visits and have some PSC coming up when I get back so maybe I will see some of you at the schools I visit. I'll try not to be so long next time Oh I am NSW Paracyclist of the Year for 2010 honoured again with this award.

Happy New Year

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:20:49 +0100

At last time to wish you all a very Happy New Year. 2010 finished with me still very busy with APC & PSC Visits plus training twice a day six days per week. Have been in Wales with Ashley since 27th Decemnber we are celebrating his 21st Birthday today still Gym training three days per week but having a fantastic time. I'll be back in Sydney on 24/1 and the season begins a week later with the Australian Track Championships then off to Adelaide in February then onto Italy for the UCI World Paracycling Track Championships. Back to Sydney for a little while then up to the Sunshine Coast for Australian Road Championships and the Oceania Road Championships then Sydney and the UCI Paracycling Road World Cup next to Spain via Italy for another round of the World Cup back home for a while then off to Denmark for the UCI Paracycling Road World Championships Well thats about all for now I'll fill in Month by Month as things come up Hope you continue to enjoy my blog
Ciao
Jayme