Talk about mountain bike’s Downhill discipline, and the Atherton family immediately springs to mind. Gee, the middle Atherton sibling, won his first Downhill World Cup in 2004 at the age of 19. Recently crowned World Champion for the second time, he is an example of consistency throughout the years. Known to be approachable and keen to promote his discipline, Gee answered to our iLike interview without any hesitation. Here it is!
I AM : Name: Gee Atherton Age: 29 Nickname: Gee (my real name’s George) Discipline: Downhill Main success: Double World Champs wins (2008 and 2014) and the World Cup Overall 2010 – I always find it impossible to chose between those
I LIKE: An actor/actress: Keira Knightley A TV series: Coronation Street A movie: Fury A song: Bugati by Tiga An artist: Picasso A book: George Best autobiography A colour: Yellow A meal: Jerk chicken A country: England A race: Fort William World Cup 2013 Another cyclist: Dan Atherton Another sport: WRC A sport person: George North 3 things that you would take with you on a desert island: A bottle of rum, a smoke machine and a mirror ball A person who inspires you: Jackie Stewart A motto: Crack on A dream: Wales with no winter
Something people don’t know about you? I like to leave the bag in my tea and I’m the tidiest person I know!
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