David McCarthy (leading, left) is determined to get the most out of himself and to have no regrets when the time for looking back comes later in life (Photo: George Doyle)
By Brian Canty
Having been signed by UK-based pro team JLT Condor last month, David McCarthy said he hopes to help the more established members in his new squad and learn as much as he can next year.
Expecting any more from McCarthy (19) is probably optimistic given the jump from domestic to pro racing.
But the Corkman is nothing if not ambitious and is keen to give it “absolutely 100 per cent” for the next 12 months.
“I’m over the moon with the move,” said the former Standard Life Nicolas Roche Performance Team rider.
“JLT Condor is a great team and I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and working with John Herety,” he added in reference to his new team manager.
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Riding the Rás back in May; an event John Herety’s teams seem to enjoy and do very well in (Photo: George Doyle)
“It’s going to be a big step-up for sure but I think after doing the stagiaire with An Post I'm capable of the step up with the right training, recovery and mindset. I think anything is possible.
“I think I can be a lot of help for our team leaders in the bigger races this year,” he continued.
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“In my first year I'd like to be able to help as much as I can and learn as much as possible and in the smaller races if I'm in good condition I’ll hopefully get my own opportunities.”
McCarthy departs for Australia tomorrow, Saturday, and is fortunate to have an uncle to house him in Adelaide.
That allows him escape the harsh Irish winter and log the miles required in a more appealing climate.
Racing during his trial with the An Post-Chainreaction team in Belgium in the latter weeks of the summer; an experience that should stand him in good stead (Photo: Martine Verfaillie)
From there he will link up with his new team after Christmas in Australia and when he comes home in February he’ll be based with the squad in Manchester.
“The main goal is to develop and learn as much as I can,” he said of what is expected of him.
“If we’re fortunate enough to get an invite for the Rás I'd like to do something there, especially with it being a home race.
“I want to go as far as I can because cycling is a sport I really love and I'm very passionate about.
"So to go as far as I can and be the best that I can be is the main goal.
“Once I get to the end of my career knowing I've given it my best shot and there's no ‘what ifs’ and I know I've given it 100 percent, I’ll be happy.”
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