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RIO2016 is over.

20TH OF SEPTEMBER

Rio2016 is over. I am absolutely happy that the plan we have set before coming here was accomplished to one hundred percent and I could enjoy beautiful moments of victories.

Rio2016 is over. I am absolutely happy that the plan we have set before coming here was accomplished to one hundred percent and I could enjoy beautiful moments of victories. Standing on the podium in the event of this magnitude is something special. All hard work, hours of training spend on wheels, in the gym, pool or just learning to do nothing to rest well were all worth it. I have achieved what many dream about. So many people helped me on the way. Those podiums are achieved by all of us. I know I was never alone on my bike, all of you were with me when it mattered the most.

My journey has started about two and a half years ago with my track coach Kyleigh Manners. He told me I am **** on the track bike and I have challenged him to make me better. And here we are, two gold and one silver medal around neck. Huge thank you for your patience and help across these years.

My road cycling coach Tom Kirk was thoroughly preparing me for TT, writing training plans and testing my performance, discussing and explaining anything and everything I have asked about. Tom thank you so much this would not be possible without you.

Very special thanks to Cliff from ROYCE UK and whole ROYCE TEAM, Duncan, Robin, Chantelle and Steph. Your special components and craft precision propelled me on every step of my journey right from the beginning.

Taktiez dakujem rodicom a bratovi za podporu a vychovu, ktora rozhodne hadzala z casu na cas riadne iskry. Je jasne, ze som kto som zobrovskej casti vdaka vam a tieto uspechy vam patria azda najviac zo vsetkych. DAKUJEM :*

I would like to say thank you to masseurs that have pushed their schedules and perhaps clients aside just to repair me and allow my body to push ever harder. Huge thank you Josep Caballero for you support and advice, I could not train the way I did without you.

This journey would be impossible and in fact would never start without material support of Beeline bicycles. Mark and Matt thank you for hours and hours servicing my bike.

All the geometry and set up checks done by Mickey Cranks. Mickey thank you and your team for helping me, there is special skill in what and how you do what you do.

Martin, Tomas, Andrej, Kubo, Pipa, Marika, Monca Dakujem za volny cas ktory sme spolu travili potom co som travil hodiny a hodiny sam na bicykli, vasa pritomnost v case oddychu bola tak dolezita ako trening pred nim.

Dakujem aj ostatnym kamaratom, ktory ma podporovali a spravili posledne roky treningu lahsimi.
 
Ben Homa, I would never sit on the road bike without you. Thank you for being there for me.

Flavio Zappi, you have seen this coming. Thanks.

Dear Hilton, Thank you for your help in time I needed it so much, for you patience and hard work that has allowed me to pursue my dreams and concentrate on what I do best.

Wiliam a Lukas, dakujem za obrovsku podporu vdaka ktorej moze moje uspechy, slova a vystrelky sledovat kazdy kto ma zaujem #art4web

There are so sooo many people that have helped me, said encouraging words, nudged me in the right directions or simply pushed me towards my aims. Thank you all. Thank you for being who and how you are.

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