We like to keep current on the locals out racing on the big scene – fighting the good fight. Jelly Belly neo-pro Sean Mazich is one of them. Below are a couple Q&A’s with Sean as he’s just returned from racing in China.

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Velocity Group Cycling: How has the first half of your season gone? Are you happy with your performance?

Sean Mazich: It has gone great I think. I have gotten results and helped the team. For it being my first year I would say I’m very happy with it and can’t wait to hopefully keep learning and getting better.

VGC:  What’s surprised you most about racing on the professional circuit?

SM: What has surprised me the most would be HOW INSANE CHINA WAS!!

A photo Sean snapped while in China.

VGC: Have you become pretty proficient at living out of a suitcase?

SM: I’m truly amazing at it. I have been doing it all year.

VGC: We hear you’ve recently spent some time in China. How was the Tour of Qinghai Lake?

SM: Wow where do I even begin on this question. China is insane. We where in the mountains at 10 to 14,000ft the whole time in these little tiny mountain towns. which was good and bad. Got so see some amazing views which was really nice. The racing was really tough. I was working full on for my teammate and gave the man everything I had. It was also my first time completing a 10 day stage race. In the end I’m glad I went and was very pleased with way I rode. Gotta go back in October to!

A China photo Sean shared with us.

VGC: What are your plans for the rest of the season?

SM: Still have a ways to go for the rest of the season. Road Nationals is in South Carolina on September 19, then off to Vegas for Inter bike, After that its back to China for another 10 day stage race then shooting over to Korea for a 5 day stage race. Should be gone and home on November 1.

Thanks Sean and best of luck with the rest of 2010.