Brandon Smith

Work on high-end bikes for a select few clients and do bespoke builds.

wrench for events and act as a chaperon for clients in events when they need a partner

currently co own a creche in Bathurst where we have created an environment where children can be children with a 1 on 5 ratio adult to child

Worked 3 Absa Cape Epics under the Absa banner, looking after multiple high-profile bikes from professional riders to celebrities. also advising riders on setup choices to ease them through the days

Worked for JHB2C as a mechanic for 10-20 clients, where I had to maintain, advise, and also run the logistics side of the operations.

Athlete for hire, where I would be contracted to ride with clients to help them achieve their goals, i.e. Graham Montieth, 2019, Imana where we came 2nd, and multiple other events

• Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machinery.
• mainly contracted during shutdowns while working as a coach and bike mechanic

• This was a passion project I took on at a school with only 3 kids. I was asked by a parent to help grow cycling in a rugby-crazy school.
• we started with 5 kids and bottom of the log in 2015 and grew to top 10 in gauteng with 45 kids. Taking the school to national champs for schools in 2017 is a very proud achievement.
• Skills clinics and high performance and the social side of cycling where anybody can ride no matter the bike or skillset or ability,

Raced road track and mountain bike with national colors in all three...

My biggest strength as an athlete was my ability to work for my team and dig deep for them.

was based in Belgium and Holland from 2007-2010 and moved back to South Africa due to the doping practices i bared witness...

Locally, for 4 years, I raced the national road, MTB, and track scene, being a consistent instigator of the races.

Helped develop Reitvlei Trails in Alberton from the age of 10 (2001) until 2012, when I stepped away from volunteering.