As I mentioned earlier, at the end of November 2024, after reviewing the past season and discussing the team’s plans for 2025, I made the decision to sign with a different squad. This was a strategic move on my part. While the MBH Bank Cycling Team clearly offers the best opportunities in Hungary, I couldn’t be certain that I would receive the role and race schedule needed as a second-year U19 rider to showcase my potential and secure a contract with a professional team at the U23 level.
After thorough consideration, I’ve decided to return to my former team with a new team sponsor and a new name: APPSolute Sport BTS SE, for the 2025 season as part of a larger development plan. My coach will once again be Szilárd Buruczki, a 20-time Hungarian national champion and the former mentor of renowned riders such as Attila Valter.
Of course, this decision means that in 2025, there will be no team bike, no support car, no team bus, and no dedicated staff. We’ll have to handle everything ourselves—covering the cost of the bike, spare parts, training camps, clothing, race entry fees, travel, accommodation, and training expenses. My parents have taken on these financial responsibilities, along with managing the travel logistics.
We’ve been in this situation before—and we enjoyed it.
The added challenge this time is that at BTS, I won’t have 4-5 teammates in my age category to work with during races. That’s definitely a disadvantage compared to what can be achieved with solid team tactics in a larger squad. However, coming from such a team, I also understand the difference between theory and practice. We’ll find a solution.
It’s clear that I’ll need to be much stronger, and competing at the same level as riders from high-budget teams will require significantly more effort in a smaller setup. But being part of a smaller team has its own advantages, and I’m determined to make the most of them.
I’m deeply grateful to the MBH Bank Cycling Team for an incredible 2024 season! I learned so much about the sport of cycling and gained valuable experience racing in highly competitive fields, where the pace was often tougher than in higher-level events. I faced highs and lows, and everything I went through made me a better rider.
This decision of mine is, in a way, a step back to move forward—a “back to the future”. When you need to clear a high bar, the first step is to move back to get a proper run-up.
This is the next chapter in my journey.
