PROFILE

Name: Michael Cotty
Pursuits: Road & Mountain Bike endurance specialist
Riding for: 61% of life
Quote: Stop moaning about what you haven’t got and wake up to what you have
Highlights:
  • 2009: 10th The Race Across the Alps, Austria/Italy/Switzerland
  • 2008: South Downs Double 19h 52min 26 seconds (Alpine Record)
  • 2006: South Downs Double 22h 25min 22 seconds (Supported Record)
  • 1st La Morzine Vallee d' Aulps, Grand Trophy series, France
  • 1st British finisher Grand Raid Cristalp, Switzerland
  • 1st British finisher (22nd overall) L’Etape du Tour 06
  • 1st British finisher (36th overall) La Marmotte 06
  • 2nd 24 Hours of Adrenalin Solo World Championships 08, Canada
  • 3rd Rampilonga, Italy
  • 3rd Roc d’Azur, France
  • 4th SAAB Salomon Mountain Mayhem Solo 24hr, UK
  • 5th Swiss Power Cup, Switzerland
  • 5th La Ventoux, Grand Trophy series, France
  • 5th Henninger Turm support race, Germany
  • 7th La Trois Ballons, Grand Trophy series, France
Writer:
  • Inspired to ride, and write to inspire
  • International cycling feature writer
Marketeer:
  • Day Job – Brand Manager Cannondale Europe
  • Night job – Video Presenter, Narrator, Producer, Writer, Wannabe Gangster and above all….Dreamer