Ed Clancy is from a place called Barnsley, in the U.K. He's a guy who didn't come from a cycling family so his accomplishments are that more amazing. Ed says he was the bike as freedom. His very first race was a club 10 mile time trial. He didn't do so well but it didn't deter him from pursuing his dreams.
Ed was just starting his A-levels for school when he got not the British Cycling system. He says the team pursuit always came easier to him than any of the other disciplines on the track. His haul of medals in big races is simply mind blowing. In the Olympics he has 3 golds and 1 bronze, World Championships his tally is at 6 golds, 5 silver medals and 1 bronze. If you look at his European Track Champs haul it stands at 5 gold and 2 bronze and then lets throw in 8 world record times in the team pursuit.
Ed didn't push for a road career because he always had his eyes on the track. But don't be fooled, he was probably one of the best criterium riders in Europe. The U.K. Crit scene is no joke. And if you don't believe me just listen to my interview with Daniel Holloway who spent some time over there.
In this interview Ed and I talk about marginal gains, pursuit training, his decision to retire and life after a pro career. Ed is one of my favorite interviews because he's such a cool ass dude.
