Cadders Hill, lyng

LEE TOLAN
LEE TOLAN
In preparation for the Stebbings Car Centre Veterans Challenge at Lyng, we had
the opportunity to sit down with Lee Tolan, the owner and team manager of ASA
United GasGas Troy Lee Designs. In this interview, we discuss his thoughts and
feelings leading up to the upcoming challenge as he prepares to ride for his team.
Photo: XCast Media
How did you first get started in motocross,
and what inspired you to pursue it as a career
or hobby? I first started racing when I was 31
years old and immediately got the bug.
What has been your most memorable
experience or achievement in motocross so
far, and why?
My first achievement was winning the clubman at
the mx nationals
in 2015 and by
far my biggest
achievement in the sport is my team ASA UNITED
GASGAS.
What specific challenges do you face when riding
in events, and how do you prepare mentally and
physically to overcome them?
My biggest challenge is finding time to ride theses
day, with my team and my jobs my goal is to have
fun and not put much pressure on my self I always
give 100%
How are you approaching this event, both in
terms of strategy and mindset, and what
role does your experience play in your
approach? To have fun and take a good start.
What advice would you give to aspiring
motocross riders who are just starting
out, and how can they best prepare
themselves for the challenges of the
sport? To have fun and give it 100% effort
and the results will come.
How has motocross changed over the
years, and what trends or developments
do you see in the future of the sport?
Obviously the biggest change i have seen is
from two stroke to four stroke and the
speed they go now.
What training and conditioning have you
done to prepare for this event? Not a lot
lol the weather has stopped play so just in
the gym running and core work.
What are your goals for Lyng?
To have fun and finish every race.
How has your experience as a motocross
rider impacted your life outside of the
sport, and what lessons have you learned
that you apply to other areas of your life?
As a motocross you have to apply discipline
to get the best results the same goes in life if
you don’t apply discipline you wont get the
results you need to succeed.