Stephen Mooney
Controvento Ambassador Scotland
Wind on his face, free spirit, and steady cadence — Stephen Mooney embodies the spirit of going Controvento. Originally from Scotland, he has devoted his life to education and sport: after a degree in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow and years in the pharmaceutical industry, he found his true calling in teaching, becoming Head of Science at Cumbernauld High School over a 37-year career. Sport has always been part of him: once a football and rugby player, a knee injury led him to cycling, which became his lifelong passion. A long-standing member of the Glasgow Cycling Club, he has conquered legendary climbs across the Alps and Pyrenees, and continues to ride, volunteer, and inspire younger cyclists. Today he travels Europe with his wife Pauline and their bikes, trains regularly, and lives with the same curiosity, energy, and determination he passes on to his sons. Stephen’s authenticity and passion make him the perfect Controvento Ambassador — proof that the drive to move forward knows no age.
Seth Pollack
Controvento Ambassador California and Colorado
Seth Pollack is a retired Professor who lives with his wife Naomi in Monterey, CA. He grew up in Boulder, Colorado and got his first bicycle (a 10-speed Motobecane) when he was 13 years old. He has been riding ever since. Whether living in New York City, the deserts of Mali, West Africa, the cobblestones of Bologna or along the beaches of Monterey, Seth is always on his bike, and especially happy when climbing hills. Seth loves travelling and learning languages; and has a special love for Italian wines, digestivo, and grappa. He has been partnering with Andrea and ControVento from the very beginning in 2023.
