S3 Ep27: Brother UK Cycling Podcast - Fred Wright interview

Brother UK Cycling Podcast

Fred Wright is a leading member of a group of young British riders already being hailed as a new golden generation to succeed, and perhaps even surpass, the likes of Wiggins, Cavendish, Thomas et al.

This year, Wright, 23, lit up both the Tour de France and La Vuelta a Espana with relentlessly combative displays, earning 11 top-10 finishes and three podiums across the two Grand Tours. For much of this summer, his red Bahrain Victorious jersey was seemingly everywhere.

It’s not only Wright’s tenacious riding that earned him so much attention, however. His raw, post-stage interviews, gloriously unscripted, were wonderfully refreshing. Even with the disappointment of a near-miss in his breast, Wright’s unquenchable optimism shone through. His unshakeable belief that the big win will come has won him legions of admirers.

Wright will be a guest of honour at the Dave Rayner Foundation’s annual dinner and charity auction in Leeds on November 23, 2012. While Brother UK is not officially linked to the Rayner Foundation, it is an organisation we admire. Its activities in promoting the careers of young British riders complement our sponsorship of British domestic road teams. In 2018, Phil Jones MBE, our Managing Director, rode the entire route of the Tour of Britain one day ahead of the race to raise funds for the charity.