Rider Profile
A talent on the rise, neo-pro Josh Edmondson has quickly gained a reputation for his climbing prowess with a string of impressive results already under his belt. Two years living and competing in Italy for Team Colpack saw the Yorkshireman develop by taking on a tough programme of races.
Edmondson shot to prominence with a superb attacking performance at the Tour of Britain in 2012, routinely making the front selection and showing the promise which saw him net an under-23 podium at the British National Road Race Championships. The youngster will be looking to hone his skills as he makes the step up to WorldTour level for 2013.
Q & A
Who inspired you to start cycling?
My family have always done it. My elder brother took it up and I followed him.First bike:
A Nigel Dean steel bike with downtube levers.First cycling club:
Leeds MercuryChildhood hero:
I admired Miguel Indurain, Fausto Coppi and Eddy Merckx, other sportsmen like Muhammed Ali.What do you love most about cycling?
It's one big community - a small world where everyone knows each other.What has cycling taught you?
It's a way of life and you start learning the intricacies from an early age.Previous teams:
2010 Motorpoint-Marshalls Pasta; 2011-12 Team ColpackFavourite race:
The World ChampionshipsFavourite ride:
In the Yorkshire Dales to Burnsall.
If you weren't a rider, what would you be?
I have no idea!Interests away from cycling:
I like to keep up to date with boxing and I like drinking coffee.Favourite film:
SnatchFavourite music:
Keith Richards, The Libertines and Pete Doherty.Favourite food:
Probably chicken. I eat a lot of it.Most famous person you've met:
Alistair BrownleeMost embarrassing moment:
I've been lucky up to this point.Best advice:
Keep going and things could happen. Turning pro happened to me unexpectedly.
Career Highlights
2010
Junior World Road Race Championships - 4th; Isle of Man Youth Tour - 1st overall and 1st on stage two
2011
Toscana Terra di Ciclismo - 15th overall
2012
British National under-23 Road Race Championships - 3rd; Giro Ciclistico della Valle d'Aosta Mont Blanc - 10th overall; Tour of Britain - 16th overall.
