PrePro

Eugene Laverty

Every sportsperson started out from scratch. @eugenelaverty speaks to fellow riders, drivers and cyclists about their journey to becoming pro. #prepro

  1. 20/01/2020

    PreProE.20 Gordon Crockard

    Four-times Grand Prix winner Gordon Crockard is the first motocross rider on the show. Gordy was never hailed as a child phenom so he was as surprised as anyone when he holeshotted the first GP that he lined up for.

    1h 3m

  2. 01/01/2020

    PreProE.19 Danny Hart

    In what has been hailed as the greatest MTB moment of the decade Danny Hart appeared to burst onto the scene in 2011 by winning the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Championships in Champéry. However, the quiet and assuming Englishman had been gradually climbing up the ranks since turning pro in 2008.

    41 min

  3. 27/11/2019

    PreProE.18 Geraint Thomas

    Becoming an Olympic champion and a Tour de France race winner may change some people but not Geraint Thomas. He’s still the same old ‘G’ that started out riding bikes with the Maindy Flyers.

    48 min

  4. 20/11/2019

    PreProE.17 Luke Rowe

    Team Ineos cyclist Luke Rowe is the most selfless athlete I know. Every July he sacrifices his own race to help his team leaders to glory in the Tour de France. You don’t get much more noble than that in sport.

    42 min

  5. 13/11/2019

    PrePro E.16 Valtteri Bottas

    Finland has had a number of Formula 1 world champions and Valtteri Bottas' name could soon be added to that list. Like many his career started out in karting but during his formative years he juggled both four wheels and ice hockey. Check out photos on @Prepropodcast instagram

    46 min

  6. 13/11/2019

    PrePro E.15 Mark Webber

    Mark Webber is one of the most successful drivers ever to come out of Australia. Persistence earned Mark his first go-kart. In fact, persistence earned Mark everything that he has achieved throughout his incredible racing career. check out photos @prepropodcast instagram

    43 min

  7. 13/11/2019

    PrePro E.14 Marco Melandri

    Marco Melandri won his first Grand Prix back in 1998 when he was just a kid. On the eve of his final race before retirement Marco sat down with Eugene, one of his greatest rivals, to reminisce. Check out photos on @prepropodcasrt Instagram.

    26 min

  8. 13/11/2019

    PrePro E.13 Chaz Davies

    Chaz Davies has stood on a World Championship podium in every season since 2010. However, people often forget that the eight seasons prior were a rollercoaster for the Welshman fighting to prove himself on the world stage. For Photos check out @prepropodcast instagram

    1h 44m
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Every sportsperson started out from scratch. @eugenelaverty speaks to fellow riders, drivers and cyclists about their journey to becoming pro. #prepro

Information

  • Creator
    Eugene Laverty
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eugene Laverty