On The Pegs July 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 7 | Page 140

On The Pegs
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CODY WEBB’S ERZBERG DISAPPOINTMENT
Cody Webb is twice a podium finisher at Erzberg, and for 2019 the factory KTM
rider was hoping to become the first American winner in the event’s 25-year his-
tory. However, a practice incident just days before the race put Webb’s plans on
hold.
Webb tweaked his knee while dropping off a ledge in a technical rock section
just days before heading to the world-famous race in Austria. As the first Ameri-
can to achieve a podium finish at the Iron Giant in 2016, Webb was determined to
line up at the infamous event this year. Despite giving his best effort, Webb called
it quits early into the race and spent the remaining time helping his KTM team-
mates through a challenging section of the course.
“Being injured is always unfortunate, but I’m taking it as a positive,” says Webb.
“I intend to take rehab very seriously post-operation and will come back better
and stronger than before. It’s a long road ahead, but I will make the best of it and
am already excited about the thought of being back at the races.” n