Video: Cody Kelley Vs His Old Man
Cody Kelley has been riding on two wheels his whole life. Today, he’s known for his super dialed and fast style, and the best #tabesforbabes. And when it comes to his dad, Ol' Dog, he’s always been a key influence in Cody's life, as they’ve taken turns being hot on each other’s heels.
In the first of our “Reasons” series we explore Cody Kelley’s key inflection points that have led Cody to where he is today. It has a lot to do with his parent’s influence of getting him into riding bikes at a young age, some friendly father-son competition, and getting into the racing scene with his pops.
Whether they’re ripping at Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah together, or practicing getting low in the parking lot, you can guarantee that this father-son duo is stoked on life and stoked on bikes. One thing is clear: they don’t plan to stop riding together in the mountains any time soon.
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I'll be 55 in February, only got into mountain biking around 10 years ago and now totally obsessed with it. Age is no barrier to getting out and having a blast, meeting and making new friends, visiting different places and riding all kinds of trails.
Keeps you fit, keeps you feeling young and alive.... you've gotta love biking :-)
Me to my 7yro: "You can't come on the 5hr bro-ride, its prob sketchy and I want to scout ride it before I take you."
Kid: Dad...I'm a better rider than you on Black Diamonds,;I should be scouting the trip for you."
Me: "Ugh...look, its prob all uphill"
Kid: "Fine. We shuttle ride tomorrow tho"
BMX riding btw! There is just no substitute when it comes to kids development. Never a bad idea to get them on both BMX and MTB. Plus the BMX freestyle bikes are so much cheaper.
We all still ride together, my son in law is becoming quite the rider too, so there's always someone to ride with when we get together.
They still can't catch me, but there will be a time, but it's all good, I'm way beyond caring who's the best as long as we're all having fun and pushing limits.