In a new, regular feature we aim to introduce some of the personalities in the sport to a wider audience and it won’t be just the riders we’ll be talking to. Keep an eye out for support acts and bit part players too.

Will Lewis took a surprise victory in the first round of the Crank It MTB series on Sunday so we thought we had better find out who he is

• Name…..Will Lewis
• Age……..19
• Lives……Glossop
• Been cycling for…..10 years
• Rides for…..High Peak R T
• Career highlight so far….2nd at NW Junior RR Champs
• Biggest influence in cycling……The bike shop who employ me!
• Ambition in the sport…….To turn pro
• Stranded on a desert island choose 3 companions (dead or alive)….Burry Sander, Josh Bryceland and Jon Richardson

And now now the multiple choice

• MTB or road….MTB
• Football or ice cream …..Ice cream but can’t eat it (good choice says us)
• Adele or Pierce the Veil….PTV (again good choice)
• Pizza or salad…..Salad
• Cats or dogs…..Dogs

and finally back to cycling. Your strength is…..Climbing

Will is certainly a rider to keep an eye on and looks to have a good career ahead of him.

Thanks for your time Will and good luck for the rest of the season