Overall, despite a few disappointments, I'm satisfied with the progress I've made this year. I can't believe I've just finished my third season in the world championships. I've made good progress every year and that's so important.

This year I finished sixth in the championship and took four podiums and three pole positions. I ended up with 50 more points than last year and was always racing with the leaders and chasing podium finishes.

I was 19th my first season, tenth last year and sixth this year and I know I must continue this progression next year with the new team. It's going to be a big challenge riding for such a big and successful team but I relish the opportunity and can't wait to ride the bike and meet everybody at the end of next month.

We are already working on my training programme for next year and with the first race a month later than this year, under the Qatar floodlights, we will be careful not to burn out before we get started in April.

A big thank-you to everybody who has given me so much support throughout the year. To see people with flags and banners at circuits on the other side of the world when you are thousands of miles from home gave me such a good feeling and pushed me even harder to try and win. Next season is a crucial year for me and I'm determined to justify all the faith you have shown in me with that first win.

Also I've really enjoyed bringing you all my news from around the world and I hope you have enjoyed reading about my ups and downs in such a brilliant sport. It's back to the cough medicine for a couple of days and then onto the pushbike and training.

Enjoy the winter and see you next year.

Bradley

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