Will Cooper
Will Cooper

Nickname: Irish

Age: 26

DoB: 17/01/1985

Jungle Home: Essex

Monkey Status: Single

Occupation: Corrective Excercise Coach/Team Manager

Will is an Original Monkey and founder alongside Paul. After reaching the Expert category 3 years ago, Will decided to take on the management of the team full time and now coaches using his wealth of experience as well as general running of the team and race day preperations. Will is the backbone to the team and what helps make it the success it is.

Favoured discipline: Mountain bike cross country

Career Highlights:

10th Thetford Winter Series Round 1 4Hour

180th Grand Raid Cristalp 2006
5th Sport Finisher National Championships 2006
12th Sport National MTB Ranking 2006
18th National Championships 2005 (U23's)

Best cycling quality: Mental stamina

Favourite Venue: Margam park, Wales

Favourite Cyclist: Marco Pantani, Eddie Merrx, Burry Stander

What bike do you ride:Cannondale F1

Who are some of the most important people in your life and career?

My family have always been there offering the support I need. All the guys in the team have always given me great inspiration and have now formed a formidable bond.

Favourite place to ride?

Pen-Machno

Best moment on a bike?

Winning my first ever Youth race

Favourite riding position?

Off the back of the saddle with my hands over the top.

Whats the best aspect of being a monkey?

My tail!!

How do you eat your banana?

With passion!