Brendan Johnston, having transitioned from a decade-long career as an electrician to a professional gravel cyclist, opened his third season in the U.S. by winning the Salty Lizard, part of the Utah Gravel Series. With goals set for the Life Time Grand Prix, particularly Unbound Gravel, Johnston reflects on his journey of growth and learning in the sport. At 33, he values the continuous improvement and aims to maintain his presence in the gravel scene for several more years, merging his road and mountain biking strengths to flourish in this emerging discipline.
Johnston emphasized the satisfaction of continuous improvement, stating, "I feel like I can continue to get better every year in that scene. I learn more and more every race."
At 33, Johnston expressed his excitement about his journey, saying, "You know, I'm 33 and still learning about the races and and myself and it's nice to be still learning and still enjoying that part of the racing."
Johnston shared his hopes for a long career, stating, "I think I've got a long future there, well I hope so anyway, at least three to five years or so, I think."
Discussing his gravel racing success, Johnston remarked, "Gravel is certainly a discipline that suits the Australian, providing the perfect meeting ground for his combined road and mountain bike strengths."
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