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    THE WALKER WAY

    Oct 22, 2020 6 minutes
    Photos Main - Andy Jones, Yuzuru Sunada, Alamy, SW Pix

    How important a role does genetics play in cycling? Success at professional level certainly seems to run in families, so evidently some talent is inherited. But how much? Does having a cyclist mum or dad make you more likely to excel because of the example they set, or because of the physical attributes they’ve passed on?

    In the first of our new ‘In the genes?’ series aiming to take a closer look at the importance of genetic inheritance in cycling, we speak with the Walkers – a family synonymous with British cycling glory. They’re a three-generation lineage of successful cyclists: in the Nineties, Chris was often cited as the most prolific winner on the domestic scene. Fast-forward to 2020, and the 55-year-old’s offspring Jessie and Joey have also enjoyed success domestically and internationally.

    Now a cycling guide for Trek Travel, 26-year-old Jessie was part of the winning GB squad at the

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