‘Wow, I'm really good at cycling’ - Fred Wright on the ride that changed him

British national champion reflects on his ‘oh yeah’ moment long before turning professional

Fred Wright
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This article is part of Cycling Weekly's 'the ride that changed me' series. Our writers hear from a range of professional and ex-professional cyclists about that one day on the bike that changed the trajectory of their career for good. 

When asking a rider to highlight a formative moment in their career, it would be easy for them to circle their first pro win, a solid performance in a prestigious race, or signing for a major WorldTour team. 

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