1. PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL XCO CHAMPION
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa · Mobile: +27 (0)76 500 5945; +27 (0) 82 824 2212 · Email: brendon_davids@yahoo.com
Date of Birth: 4 February 1993 · Nationality: South African
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional Cross Country Mountain Biker, Brendon Davids presents an extraordinary portfolio of career achievements,
and is gaining extensive exposure at national and international level. He stands poised to participate at the highest level
as XCO cyclist, having been named on the South African Olympic Games short list for the Rio Olympics, 2016. This
nomination stems from a demonstrated track record of success, not only in 2015 (African Continental U23 XCO
Champion), but throughout his sporting career.
Most recently (2015), Brendon joined with South Africa’s first UCI Registered XCO team, Kargo Pro. In that final year
as an U23 he raced in the ABSA Cape Epic along with Emil Lindgren, and, additionally, raced in the world cup series
for the first time. Already a familiar and admired figure in the cycling arena, Brendon now enters competition in his first
year as an Elite rider.
This determined, dynamically motivated sportsman has been involved in mountain biking since 2005, and continues to
drive for excellence. He has attracted, and continues to attract valued sponsorship, as his career gains momentum.
Notably, Brendon travelled to the USA in 2011 to further advance his career and to gain international experience.
Recognizing his talent, the Pro Team Sho-Air offered Brendon a position on the team for 2012. He joined the team
following participation in the 2011 World Championships in Switzerland.
In 2013 Brendon rejoined Team Jeep South Africa, with the backing of Specialized Bicycles and a number of personal
sponsors (Oakley, Gu Energy, cSixx, Cutting Edge Marketing and Wheelbuilder.com). As a rookie on the European
World Cup circuit, Brendon successfully capped off the season with a Top 20 at the World XCO Championships.
In tandem with James Reid (current South African marathon Champion), and with the backing of the renowned Trek
Racing SA squad, Brandon embarked on a campaign to set an example to younger riders: that it is possible to race
clean, and race fast. This introduced a fresh and interesting outlook to racing, on national and international platforms,
and an outlook that promises much to those sponsors that value integrity, courage and dedicated energy.
2. PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL XCO CHAMPION
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
PROFFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES:
To represent South Africa at the Olympic Games; win an Olympic medal
To become the first South African to win a UCI ELITE XCO World Championship
To gain a podium spot in the UCI Cross Country World Cup Standings
2016 GOALS:
African Continental XCO Champion
Top 30 at ELITE European MTB World Cup.
Olympic Games short list
Olympic Games
Win National XCO Series
2016 South African National ELITE XCO Champion
2016 ABSA Cape Epic Podium
Win a stage at the ABSA Cape Epic
Assist in building the strengths and reputation of the younger generation of riders coming through the sport
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
Presents a professional, confident and dynamic image to the public.
Promotes clean racing and a positive, professional image to young racers.
Commits to the processes of hard work and training to ensure results.
Values and understands the nature of sponsorship.
Takes pride in upholding and promoting sponsored brands.
Commits to going above and beyond expectation to ensure maximum, positive exposure for sponsors – on and off
the field of competition.
Holds a positive track record of meeting the criteria of sponsors and ensuring effective media coverage for sponsors.
MEDIA REFERENCES:
www.brendondavidsracing.com
twitter.com/brendondavids/@brendondavids.
www.facebook.com/brendondavids01
www.facebook.com/brendondavidsracing
Personal Instagram Page: @brendondavids
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2016
South African Olympic Games Short List
2015
South African Olympic Games Short List
African Continental U23 XCO Champion
3. PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL XCO CHAMPION
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
Southern African XCO #1 (UCI C1) – 2nd Overall, 1st U23
Southern African XCO #2 (UCI C1) – 2nd Overall, 1st U23
Southern African XCO #4 (UCI C1) – 4th Overall, 1st U23
ABSA Cape Epic Prologue – 4th Overall
Songo.info Champions Invitational – 6th Overall, 1st U23
Sunday Tribune Hill2Hill Champion
Grindrod Berg&Bush Descent Champion
2014
Commonwealth Games Short List
South African World Championships Team
South African Marathon Championships – 4th Overall
Africa Continental Championships – 2nd Overall, 2nd U23
Southern African XCO #1 – 2nd Overall, 1st U23
Tankwa Trek Stage Race – 1st Overall
Sani2C Stage 3 Overall Victor.
South African National XCO Championships – 2nd U23
2013
UCI Mountainbike & Trials World Championships – 19th U23
African Continental Champion – 1st Overall, 1st U23
Sabie National Marathon Champion
Karkloof Classic Champion
SA National XCO Round #2 - u23 Champion
Hilton National Marathon Champion
2012
Sho-Air/Specialized Factory Team Rider
USA Pro Ultra Endurance Tour (Pro UET) Leader
Galena Grinder National Marathon Champion (USA)
Fontana Pro National XCO Overall Champion (USA)
2011
Represented South Africa – World Championships (SUI)
Junior African Continental XCO Champion
RESULTS’ PORTFOLIO:
2016
KZN Provincial XCO: #1 – 1st Elite | #2 – 1ST Elite
SA XCO: Cup #1 – 5th Overall | #3 – 2nd Overall
African Continental Championships – 4th Overall
Pietermaritzburg International Festival XCO – 4th Overall, 2nd South African
Drak Descent Stage Race – 1st Overall
Jowetts Cedara Classic – 1st Overall
KZN Provincial/State Road Race Champion
SA National Road Championships – Top 15
Emperors Palace Classic Road Race – 9th Overall
Tour Durban Road Race – 7th Overall
5. PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL XCO CHAMPION
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
MTN National Marathon (Hilton) - 1st Overall, 1st U23
MTN National Marathon (Barberton) - 11th Overall, 7th U23
MTN National Marathon (Sabie) - 1ST Overall, 1st U23
Classics Races:
Nedbank Intaba Ridge Classic - 1st Overall, 1st U23
Karkloof Classic Marathon - 1st Overall, 1st U23
Illovo Eston Classic Marathon - 3rd Overall, 3rd U23
2012
Road Races
2012 KZN State Road Champs - 2nd Pro, 1st U23
Great Park Crit Series Pro 1 to 3 - 1st Overall 1st U23
XCO Races
SAXCO Round 1(Pretoria) - 4th Pro, 1st U23
SAXCO Round 2 (Cape Town) - 8th Pro, 3rd U23
Pro XCT Races
Mellow Johnny’s Pro XCT 10th Pro, 1st U23
Bonelli Park Pro XCT 15TH Pro, 3rd U23
Missoula Montana 10th Pro, 3rd U23
Current Series position 9th Pro, 2nd U23
Pro UET (marathon)
Sage Brush Pro UET 2ND Pro, 1st U23
Big Bear Pro UET 2ND Pro, 1st U23
Galena Grinder Pro UET 1ST Pro, 1st U23
Pro UET Series standings 3rd Pro, 1st U23
Other
Colorado Springs Pro XCE 6TH Pro, 2nd U23
Fontana City National 1st Pro, 1st U23
Utah State Champs Series #2 1st Pro, 1st U23
2nd Overall Pro UET series (participated 3 of 5 races, winning one, placing 2nd twice)
KZN Road Race Champion – U23 Men
JUNIOR RESULTS - SYNOPSIS:
2011
International Results; 2011 UCI MTB World Champs - 20th Junior Men | UCI CXLA (Cycloscross) - 11th Pro, 4th
U23 men | 12hrs of Temecula (2 man) - 1st Overall, 1st 2man | Mike Nosco Memorial Ride - Lead Group of 8 | Los
Olivios California US Cup- 3rd Overall Pro Elite Men | Big Bear California US Cup - 4th Pro Elite Men | Mt Morris ,
Subaru Pro XCO - 1st Overall Pro Junior men | Mt Morris, Subaru Pro XCC - 1ST Overall Pro Junior Men
Road Races; 2011 KZN Jnr Road Champs TT - 1st overall Junior men | 2011 SA Road Champs TT - 5th overall
junior men
XCO Races; MTB Africa Champs - 1st overall Junior Men | SA XCO Champs | 4th Overall Junior Men | Karkloof
UCI Cat 2 - 2nd Overall Junior Men | Cascades National - 2nd Overall Junior Men | World Cup PMB - 6TH Overall
Junior Men | Port Elizabeth National - 2nd Overall Junior Men
Half Marathon Races; SA Marathon Champs - 2nd Overall Junior Men | Jowetts Half Marathon - 2nd Overall 1st
Junior
6. PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL XCO CHAMPION
CURRICULUM VITAE OF BRENDON DAVIDS
Additional Achievements:
Highest placed South African at 2011 MTB World Champs
2011 KZN Junior Men Road Time Trial Champion
2011 MTB African Continental Champion – Junior Men
First South African Junior to be ranked World XCO number 1 in UCI Rankings.
6th place Round 1 World Cup Pietermaritzburg 2011
Selected to represent South Africa at 2011 World Champs
Received Country’s highest sporting recognition - South African National Protea Honours/Colours.
KZN Road Time Trial Champion – Junior Men
Africa Continental Champion – Junior Men
2010
1st Overall KZN Super Classic series – Junior men 2010 | Selected for SA MTB High Performance Squad
2009
Awarded KZN MTB colours, Most improved Classic Rider | 2nd Overall South Africa National Championships –
Youth | 2nd Overall National XCO Series – Youth/u16 Men | 1st Overall KZN State Series XCO – Youth/u16 Men |
1st Overall KZN Super Classic Series-Youth/u16 Men | Selected for SA MTB High Performance Squad
2008
Awarded KZN MTB colours
2007
Most improved KZN XC Rider of the year | Awarded KZN MTB colours | Winner Sub Junior Series
