The first ever Estonian to be part of the team, Frank is a new member of Team DSM’s Development program for 2023 as he makes the step up from juniors. Sociable and outgoing, Frank won’t be making that jump on his own as him and fellow rider Vlad [Van Mechelen] are “best friends” and have known each other since they were around 14 years old.
Seemingly destined for a career in sports, Frank’s family were and still are incredibly active with his dad a former skier through the U23 ranks, while his mum was a track athlete. Unable to continue with skiing due to a lack of funding, Frank’s dad took up cycling as a hobby sport and after young Frank was born and grew up, he took him wherever he went. Initially Frank just wanted to play football, “like almost every other kid”, but he soon was hooked and “everything clicked” one-day for him after he got a new bike.
Describing himself as determined, hard-working and focused, Frank’s go-getter of an attitude comes across when speaking to him, and he’s someone who won’t rest until he’s done a task to the best of his abilities…