Meet The Riders: Des Mackessy - Supersport Cup

First up in our Rider profile is our good friend Des Mackessy.

Here's what Des had to say to us:

Name: 
Des Mackessy

Hometown: 
Tallaght, Dublin

First motorbike memory: 
Honda 50

2016 racing class: 
SuperSport cup

Favourite track: 
Donnington

Best result: 
A few seconds places last year

Ambition or goal: 
Try and win a championship at some stage!

Advice for new competitors: 
Just enjoy it!!

MotoGP v WSBK: 
BSB

Valentino or Casey: 
Rossi

Money no object motorcycle: 
M1

What are your plans are for this year including people\sponsors, bike information and fundraising activities?

Just get out as much as I can this year. New bike for this year 675 triumph so we'll see how we go. Just going to enjoy the racing this year as I am not getting any younger.

All the best Des!