Ask most anyone to name a professional cyclist and the first rider to come to mind likely would be Lance Armstrong, who set a record by winning the Tour de France seven straight years (1999-2005).

But my new favorite is one of Armstrong’s teammates and friends, Chris Horner. He has earned the nickname “The Redneck,” and that’s enough reason to cheer for him.

“I don’t have a problem with jokes being made, especially about stuff that’s true,” he told the Arizona Daily Star. “I’ve got two trucks and a Mustang.”