Introducing...
Every month, we introduce some of the Kingston Wheelers and Chris Wright is here for August 2008. A club member for a year now, he prefers fine cooking to energy gels and left a cabbie once saying "You'll never guess who I had in the back of my cab the other day".
Name: Chris Wright
Age: A bit too close to 50 for my liking...
Significant others: Mrs Wright (others are allowed to call her Catherine, but I’m not there yet after 20 years of marriage). Two kids, used to be called Oliver and Celia, now they are teenagers, they are known as “Hoodie’ and “Chavetta”.
What made you start cycling?To lose weight and stay fit whilst still enjoying lots of food and wine.
Why did you join Kingston Wheelers?Sociability whilst riding.
Date you joined the Club: September 2007.
What bike do you ride? Various, I’ve commuted for nearly 20 years so if I save £800 per annum, I’m allowed to buy a bike occasionally.
Give us a brief cycling background: A complicated medical history means I have to keep my weight down and stay fit, so I started commuting in 1989. I then did a Box Hill run occasionally, and now keep promising myself that I will do a Club 10.
What was your best performance or ride?I’m not sure I have a best. Keeping up with everyone on Sundays will do!
What was your worst day on the bike? The day I hit the back of a taxi...
Who is your favourite pro or inspiration? Trevor Brooking. Not a cyclist, but a true gentleman. Yes, I was a Hammers fan years ago.
What is your favourite bike food? A nice dinner at Chez Bruce the night before a Club Run.
Where is your favourite cycling location? Miami is warm, sunny and flat. I’m also a member of a very friendly club out there.
Most likely to say: "Yes, I will have another glass of Rioja/Chablis/Claret... etc"
Least likely to say: "I’ll lead the fast group today!!!"
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