An interview with Fred Rodriguez: Fast Freddie focuses on young riders

Fred Rodriguez - always smiling.

Fred Rodriguez - always smiling. (Image credit: Jon Devich)

Fred Rodriguez knows how hard the journey to the top echelon of professional cycling is - and he wants to make sure the young riders following his generation of successful American racers have at least as much support, if not more, in doing so. That is why he is backing a new developmental program emerging in his home region of Northern California. Cyclingnews' North American Editor Mark Zalewski checks in with Fast Freddie to get the lowdown on his plans for junior riders.