Get To Know Astellas Cycling Team... Brandon Feehery

New for 2014, we are proud to sponsor Astellas Cycling in the team's first year as domestic professionals. Get to know the team: 


Name: Brandon Feehery


Age: 21

Hometown: Homewood, IL


When/Why did you start cycling? 

When I was 10 years old. Growing up I always went to my dad’s races and I wanted to be like him so when I turned 10 I got a road bike and started racing.


What do you like about cycling?

Traveling to new places to ride and race my bike and being able to push my body further then it has ever gone before.


What do you not like?


Crashing, but that comes with the sport whether you like it or not.


What do you do outside of cycling? Jobs, hobbies, family?

I like to play ice hockey and hang out with family and friends.


When did you start riding with Astellas?

2012


How do you feel about becoming a Professional domestic team this year?

This is a new opportunity for me and I am extremely excited to be racing for Astellas again this year.


What type of racing is your “specialty?”

Criterium racing.



What races are you excited for this year?

All the races, especially USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships and U23 Nationals.


What bike will you be riding this year?

LITESPEED L1R