I’m getting into velodrome cycling and enjoying the training. I went to the over 40s morning session on Tuesday as my daughter was doing a session outside in the morning and then on the track in the afternoon.
There was an older chap with a sponsor’s kit and rainbow stripes on the sleeves and collar. I then just about managed to hold his wheel on various drills etc…he was a beast, and obviously well respected by the coach and other riders.
I glanced his name on his top tube and made a note to Google later: Geoff Cooke. Quite a legend of British Cycling and 33 years my senior. Massive Respect!