South African BMX star Sifiso Nhlapo will drop into action for the first time this year when he kicks off the 2013 season at the ABA Round in Phoenix from March 1 to 3.
“I want to be consistent all season long and come into the world champs refreshed having overcome my injury problems,” said the MTN-Qhubeka rider.
“Coming into the year having healed and injuring-free is a huge relief and allows me to focus on what I have to do.”
In 2009, Nhlapo achieved six straight victories in Europe setting a new record and then disaster struck for the young rider when he broke his neck. After 10 months off and an intensive rehabilitation regime the young South African bounced back with an incredible silver medal at the 2010 World Championships in Pietermaritzburg.
Two years later saw him sidelined once again with an ACL injury but, against all odds, he bounced back and qualified for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
