It's Like The Throttle Is My Therapy: Secrets From The History-Making Motocross Racer | feat. Cody Webb

Matt Robertson is joined by Cody Webb, a professional motocross and enduro racer to discuss his remarkable journey from a young dirt bike enthusiast to a national champion and one of the only Americans to podium at the grueling Erzbergrodeo race in Austria. 

Cody discusses his family-oriented start in the sport, his early competitive successes, and the challenges of maintaining a "low-key" lifestyle as a professional athlete. Cody also chats his preference for two-stroke bikes, his experiences with injuries and natural pain management, and his plans to share his expertise through an online training program to help grow the sport. 

 

Also in this episode: 

• Cody Webb's Motocross Origins: Cody grew up riding dirt bikes with his family and started competing nationally at a very young age, becoming one of the youngest to turn pro. 
• Achieving Early Success: Cody won the high school national championship at 12 and the expert championship at 13, setting records and paving the way for younger riders. 
• The Erzbergrodeo Challenge: Cody has podiumed multiple times at the grueling Erzbergrodeo enduro race in Austria, making him the only American to achieve this feat. 
• Navigating Injuries and Pain Management: Cody has experienced numerous injuries but has found natural alternatives like cannabis-based products to manage pain, avoiding the dangers of painkillers. 
• Sharing Knowledge Through Online Training: Cody is developing an online training program to share his expertise and help grow the sport of motocross and enduro riding. 
• Preference for Two-Stroke Bikes: Cody prefers riding two-stroke motorcycles, citing their lighter feel and less rotating mass compared to four-stroke models. 

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About Cody Webb 

Cody Webb is a professional motorcycle racer based in Colorado and competing internationally. A member of the FactoryOne Sherco Racing Team, Cody has achieved remarkable success throughout his career, including three AMA Super Endurocross championships, a FIM Super-Enduro World Championship, and six X Games medals. He is also a six-time Tennessee Knockout champion and made history as the first and only American to podium at the Erzbergrodeo in 2016 and 2017. Additional accolades include being named the 2017 AMA West ISDE champion, earning an ISDE Gold Medal, being recognized as Dirtbike Magazine's 2017 Rider of the Year, and winning the 2010 National Mototrial Championship. 

 

About Matt Roberston 

Matt Robertson is a visionary artist who has made a significant mark in the glass art world with his unique matte-finished caricature sculptures, each reflecting pivotal moments from his life. His playful spirit shines through in his whimsical glass animal sculptures, often depicted in humorous scenarios that embody his vibrant personality. Inspired by creatures like giraffes, Robertson is captivated by the challenges of working with glass, a delicate medium that demands intense focus and energy, which he channels into his art. Each piece captures a dynamic energy, freezing it in time and offering a glimpse into his imaginative universe. After discovering his passion for glassblowing at Sheridan College in Ontario, he honed his craft in Eugene, Oregon, before returning to Canada to co-founded the Edy Roy Glass Gallery, a pioneering space that merges high art with functional glass pipes. Now based in Evergreen, Colorado, Robertson continue