Cody Bright,
One of the brightest talents on the American scene. But it wasn't easy to get him at the level where he is now:
Àfter scouts discovered this great talent, EricV offered him a contract. But to all surprise Cody said NO to it. His dad didn't want him to become a pro cyclist. His dad was a farmer and he needed Cody to help out.
It was weird, we didn't had to convince Cody but his dad. We offered him also a job at EricV: we wanted him to open a webshop to sell all the merchandise from the team. The only answer we got: I will come back later on this..
2 months later Cody was on the phone: “Yesss, finally my dream will come true, My dad accept your offer!!!” This was a great relieve for the team. Cody crossed the Atlantic, his dad sold the farm and we finally could start the training.
After many, many hours on the road, at the gym, meeting with the...
Read moreCody Bright,
One of the brightest talents on the American scene. But it wasn't easy to get him at the level where he is now:
Àfter scouts discovered this great talent, EricV offered him a contract. But to all surprise Cody said NO to it. His dad didn't want him to become a pro cyclist. His dad was a farmer and he needed Cody to help out.
It was weird, we didn't had to convince Cody but his dad. We offered him also a job at EricV: we wanted him to open a webshop to sell all the merchandise from the team. The only answer we got: I will come back later on this..
2 months later Cody was on the phone: “Yesss, finally my dream will come true, My dad accept your offer!!!” This was a great relieve for the team. Cody crossed the Atlantic, his dad sold the farm and we finally could start the training.
After many, many hours on the road, at the gym, meeting with the doctors etc.. we think Cody is almost on his max. He turned out in very decent Climber/tourrider. Off course he still can improve, but that will come with the years probably(experience).
In just more then one season Cody already proved he was worth training, He can compete with the best climbers around the world. With the YC in Race of the minutemen, and a stage win in Monta Rosa tour we think and hope Cody will have a great future.
USA