Will Wright (cyclist)

Will Wright (cyclist)

Infobox Cyclist
ridername = Will Wright


fullname = Will Wright
nickname = Willie Feet
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1973|7|4|df=y
country = WAL
GBR
height =
weight =
currentteam = Will's Wheels Cycling Club
discipline = Road and track
role = Rider
ridertype =
amateuryears = 1970s
1990s
1996
2002-
amateurteams = Manchester Velo ATOM Elite Marston's Low C/Wales
Will's Wheels Cycling Club
proyears =
proteams =
majorwins =
updated = 14 April 2008

Will Wright (born 4 July 1973 [ [http://m2002.thecgf.com/results/default.asp?ath=9280 2002 Commonwealth games Profile] ] ) is a Welsh racing cyclist, he has twice represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games, and is also the proprietor of the Stockport based cycle retailer.

Will began cycling in his early teens, joining 'Manchester Velo' on their weekly club runs each Sunday, but only once he had completed his paper round. The nickname given to him then was "Willie Feet" due to his unusually large feet [http://www.willswheelscc.co.uk/node/105 'From Willie Feet to Will`s Wheels'] Danielle M. Riley] .

After finishing his secondary education, Will went to work for 'Marple Cyclesport'. Having gained some success whilst racing, Wright was selected to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada in 1994. It was there at the Games that Wright rode his first track competition, having never before ridden the track. He competed in the Games once more, closer to home in Manchester in 2002, but unfortunatley fell during the men's points race final, causing a pile up; footage of which can be seen on the [http://www.bbcmotiongallery.com/Customer/SearchDetails.aspx?searchText=%22CYCLE+CIRCUITS%22&type=Keyword&itemId=c338f2b9-e954-4a01-998b-c3246b5b6548 BBC Motion Gallery] [ [http://m2002.thecgf.com/Sports/Cycling/News/default.asp?id=1022&folder=Cycling 'A rapt crowd sees thrills and spills as the medals get decided'] Games official website 2 August 2002] .

Will took over 'Bardsley Cycles' at 482 Manchester Road, Stockport, Manchester in the 1990s, which was subsequently renamed 'Will's Wheels' which also sponsors it's eponymous cycling club, 'Will's Wheels Cycling Club'. As well the cycling club, Will's Wheels supports local cycle races by providing prizes which Wright himself has been known to present [ [http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/roa/EventReports2006/20060507_Recycling.asp Recycling.co.uk R.R. League Event 4 - Oakenclough] 7 May 2006] Will retired from competitive cycling to spend time with daughters Emily and Megan, and wife Sarah.

Palmarés

;1996:3rd Stage 1, Thwaites Grand Prix/Tour of Lancashire;2002:4th Team Pursuit, 4m25.029, Commonwealth Games (with Paul Sheppard, Huw Pritchard & Joby Ingram-Dodd);2005:2nd Welsh National Road Race Championships [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/4562673.stm "Thomas retains Welsh Road crown"] BBC 25 May 2005]

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