Reece Lady, age 18, is from Rosedale, IN started cycling when he was running cross country and track around 3 years ago as a way to cross train as he had been running for 7 years at that point. Reece rode every once in a while, by himself as a way to get more fitness and always found it fun. After his junior year of track in high school he was burnt out and did not have the passion for running anymore. So, he decided to buy a road bike and ride hoping to gain the joy back for running. After riding with a group for the first time he fell in love with cycling and decided that he wanted to pursue cycling fulltime. “I’m very excited to join CCA and look forward to a winning season and a record-setting year,“ said Reece. This year, Reece started his season early with a 4th place at the Marian Midwest Cycling Classic in Indiana in April, a 5th place at the Whiskey City Challenge, and another strong result at the IU Health Momentum Indy Criterium with a 7th place. While not cycling, Reece is attending nursing college at Ivy Tech Community College. “I was so impressed with Reece’s confidence and his professionalism as a young man. Reece comes highly recommended by his coach, Curtis Tolson, Team owner of the Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team,” said CCA founder, Robert “Polo” Fernandez. Who do you admire the most? There are many people I admire as my hero in the sport of cycling, and I believe I find new people each day that motivate me to ride and work even if that is someone as big as a world tour rider and a small level of local riders who have made an impact on me. My coach Curtis Tolson is also someone I would consider a hero as he has a huge impact on the cycling community as well as has made a huge impact on my life and cycling. As well as my mother as she has supported me throughout everything. What was your favorite race in 2022? Whiskey City Criterium, I felt as if the race was an exciting environment and a competitive racing event. When you are not training how do you like to spend your time? I spend my time either working, studying or hanging out with friends as well as looking at how I can recover or make myself better for the next day.
Recent notable results include: • 2022 Marian Midwest Cycling Classic 2022 - Men Juniors 15-18 4th place • 2022 Marian Midwest Cycling Classic 2022 - Men Cat 4/5 59th place • 2022 Mooresville Challenge! - CAT 4/NOVICE 9th place • 2022 Whiskey City Challenge - Men 15-18 Junior 5th place • 2022 Whiskey City Challenge - Men Cat 3/4 52nd place • 2022 IU Health Momentum Indy – Saturday - Cat 4/5 12th place • 2022 IU Health Momentum Indy – Sunday - Men Juniors 9-18 Open 7th place • 2022 IU Health Momentum Indy – Sunday - Cat 4/5 33rd place
