Two KVRC members, George Wharton and Cameron Hill, are off to university this month. We thought we’d mark the occasion by asking them some questions.

Course at university

George: Law with Politics

Cameron: Live Technology. The course involves sound engineering in a live environment, like a gig or theatre production, I am fascinated by the way sound works and working with artists to help their sound come across to the audience as best as possible.

Ambition for future

George: To make a positive impact

Cameron: The dream would be to take my live sound on major world tours with big acts but I will see where I end up.

Proudest cycling achivement

George: Winning junior regional champs 2016

Cameron: The Fred Whitton Challenge twice. The first time I did it, I only got my first road bike in the September the year before and hadn’t touched it all winter. I did it in just over 9 hours which I was really proud of. This year’s Fred Whitton I struggled with cramp and finished in just under 10 hours.

Toughest hill climb

George: Bigland

Cameron: Hardknott Pass, been up there 5 times and have only successfully ridden up 2 out of the 5 times

Favourite cafe

George: Not exactly a cafe but Booths – Kirkby Lonsdale

Cameron: It is actually where I work at Comida Food, it is an authentic Spanish restaurant/cafe serving Spanish tapas, great coffee and cake. What more could you ask for.

Fastest speed you've clocked

George: Not sure. I’ve clocked 40mph.

Cameron: 39.8mph. This was coming into Bowness from the Crook road.

Hardest race/event

George: Junior Tour of Wales 2017

Cameron: The Fred Whitton Challenge, 113 miles, 12000ft of climbing.

Favourite route/place to ride

George: Kirkby Lonsdale ride

Cameron: I love the Yorkshire Dales, I love my hill climbing and there are some challenges, the roads are a lot nicer and quieter. It is also a beautiful area.

Most difficult training session

George: Standing sprint reps

Cameron: I don’t do many specific training sessions but it will probably have to be the classic 6 Greyhounds.

Favourite race/event

George: Jungle hilly TT

Cameron: The Fred Whitton Challenge, I know I have mentioned it before twice but it is a fantastic event.

Most admired cyclist

George: Tony Martin – a real workhorse

Cameron: Probably Bradley Wiggins, it was him who won the first team Sky Tour de France.

What you've learned from cycling

George: I’d say the way you approach the sport psychologically plays a big part in performance

Cameron: To never give up, if you put the work in, you will achieve your goals.

Energy gel or flapjack?

George: Energy gel

Cameron: Flapjack

Headwind or rain?

George: Rain

Cameron: Headwind

MTB or Road?

George: Road

Cameron: Road

Both George and Cameron are so talented, in such different areas of the sport, yet wise beyond their years. We wish them every success at university. Happy cycling!

George

Cameron