Canadian Cyclist of the Year - Readers Choice: Dustin Adams

This new award came about partially because of the write-in campaign to get our winner on the ballot for the CC Awards! When we did launch the Readers Choice Award, over 30 different names were submitted, but the overwhelming favourite was downhiller Dustin Adams, who had a breakthrough year in 2002, finishing 4th at the Telluride World Cup (the first Canadian to make the DH World Cup podium in quite a few years), and third overall in the Norba DH standings. He was also the top North American man at the World championships, and repeated as national champion. Dustin's name appeared on 60% of the ballots, with national road champion Andrew Randell second (7%) and national cyclo-cross champion Roddi Lega third (5.5%).I would just like to thank Canadian Cyclist for being so open and creating an award where anyone who rides a bicycle can be nominated. I would also like to thank everyone who supported me throughout the year, it was a great season for me and I couldn't have done it without out all my sponsors and supporters as well as my lovely coach Nelly Dever. Last but not least I must thank the person who goes by the name "Redline" for creating some great controversy and making this all happen, Cheers dude!

Thanks again to everybody! I look forward to representing Canada in future Downhill competitions!

Sincerely,

Dustin Adams