FAQ

About the Event

Which Hall are you in?

The National Cycling Show is in Hall 12.

What are the Show opening times?

The show will be open 9am – 5pm on Saturday 17th June and 9am - 4pm on Sunday 18th June 2023.

Will there be food stalls?

Yes, there will be a number of NEC-managed food stalls, and some of our exhibitors will sell packaged food items.

Will I need ID?

We don’t require ID to gain entry to the Show.

Is there a cloakroom?

The NEC has a cloakroom before you enter the Show. Visitors with a VIP Ticket will have access to a VIP Cloakroom in the VIP Lounge.

Do I need to book to see a speaker?

No, all speaker talks and panels are first come, first served.

How are you working to reduce the carbon footprint at the show?

From working with the venue, looking at ourselves and collaborating with exhibitors. But here's the thing... Visitors' travel is the biggest carbon emitter of each show. So we need your help. Taking the train instead of driving will reduce the emissions of your journey by around 80%. The NEC is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham International train station or 90 seconds by the free air-rail walk. If you need to drive, car share with friends and reduce your impact by 50%. There's a great network of cycle and footpaths in the area and bike racks are near the entrance. There are also electric car charging point and more to come in the future...

My question isn’t here

If you still have a question, please email us on [email protected]

Tickets

Can I bring children with me?

Any adult can bring a child under 16 without charge, you can book this ticket when you book your own ticket through See Tickets. Please note children under the age of sixteen need to be supervised at all times.

When will I get my ticket?

Tickets will be sent out a week before the event, bring your ticket along to the Show either printed or on your mobile.

I haven’t received my tickets / I have lost my ticket / I want to amend my booking

The team at See Tickets would be happy to help you with any ticket enquiries here: https://nationalcyclingshow.seetickets.com/customerservice

Getting there

How do I get to the NEC and what facilities are available?

What about parking?

You should park in the NEC car parks. The NEC has additional information on parking, but if you’re travelling by coach please email us. Please be aware the NEC charge for parking. You can book your parking at preferential rates in advance.

Accessibility

Is the venue accessible?

The NEC aims to be fully user-friendly for visitors with access needs. This is a quick guide to some of their facilities

Will you have a quiet space available?

We will have small area reserved should a visitor need a few moments away from the Show floor – to find out more about this or speak to the team contact [email protected]

Can I bring my pet?

Only support animals are allowed inside the Hall.

UK FLATLAND BMX LEAGUE

SATURDAY ONLY

K Flatland BMX League - Round 2 of the series.

Flatland is a freestyle BMX style performed without ramps, rails or other obstacles, rather on flat ground or a floor. It's more of an artform than other styles of BMX, with an emphasis on creativity, style and originality, as riders link and mix tricks together. Watch the Amateurs & Professionals battle it out to secure points for end of year ranking to be crowned the UK BMX Champion.

IMMERSIVE CYCLING

Sponsored by

Bikeability

Immersive cycle training using virtual reality technology: a partnership between the Bikeability Trust and Brunel University, London

The Bikeability Trust is working in partnership with Dr Dan Bishop of Brunel University London, to generate evidence that immersive cycle training using virtual reality technology can complement and augment existing Bikeability training for children. It makes them more observant, more aware, and more confident cyclists. The immersive training also enhances children’s attitudes towards cycling on roads. 

During the training, the children experience real-world scenarios viewed from a cyclist’s perspective, as they cycle on a static bicycle. They hear pre-recorded instructions that prompt them to look around and become more aware of their surroundings. Dr Bishop and his colleagues have also ‘gamified’ the experience, such that the children collect points, manifested in a series of reward sounds, if they look in the right places at the right times. Unsurprisingly, this gamified approach has proven popular with adolescents, a notoriously difficult group to engage with vis-à-vis cycling as a mode of active travel.

At The National Cycling Show 2023, Dr Dan is bringing immersive cycle training to the activity floor, giving guests the chance to try out the virtual reality training themselves.

SHOWCASE ALLEY

Sponsored by

Our Showcase Alley sponsored by Science in Sport is the perfect place to explore the latest innovations in cycling technology to retro colourways. You can check out the newest carbon fibre frames, high-performance wheels, and cutting-edge suspension systems. A mini bike gallery with supporting information to really get your wheels spinning. The brands with bikes display in the Showcase Alley are at the event exhibiting so make sure that you check them out on their stands too if you want to find out more info.

Current brands:

Coaching and Training Zone by Rowe&King

Sponsored by

Cycling coaching to help you become a better cyclist, with more power and more endurance

Take your cycling up a level with expert training advice and guidance from Rowe & King – the coaching company co-founded by INEOS Pro – Luke Rowe, Olympic Champion – Dani Rowe (nee’ King), Matt Rowe and father Courtney.

At the show, the Rowe & King Team will be offering;

  • 1-1 Training consultations (15 minute slots, bookable on the day), to discuss your personal goals and what type of training would benefit you, plus the opportunity to ask questions and even jump on a bike to look at your pedalling style / position.
  • Scheduled 'group consultations' - a 30 minute session each day, covering two big topics in training; Improving your Climbing (Saturday) & Indoor Training (Sunday)
  • The opportunity for a casual chat with a Rowe & King Coach at the Rowe & King stand, covering anything related to the world of cycling, where you can find out more about the various packages that Rowe & King offer, to help make 2023 a great year on the bike!

her spirit x swift zone

Sponsored by

HER SPIRIT IS A COMMUNITY OF OVER 30,000 WOMEN INSPIRING EACH OTHER TO BE ACTIVE EVERYDAY


Her Spirit is for EVERY woman no matter your age ability, stage of life or location. We offer, via our app, access to community challenges, coaching groups and a vibrant community of women cheering each other on.


Join our community of women swimming, cycling, running and walking together to get fitter, stronger and healthier

At the Her Spirit Strength Zone you can expect the following:

Her Spirit x Zwift zone - Join the Her Spirit cycle coaches Helen Jenkins (2 x World Triathlon champion) and Sharon Leeming and Linda Roberts over the weekend and understand the benefits of indoor cycling.

- You can bring your cycle shorts and shoes along and have a go and pick up some great coaching tips.

- Take part in the Her Spirit x Zwift competition and WIN loads of Her Spirit and Zwift goodies.

Her Spirit strength zone - Come and meet Co-founders Mel and Holly and other Her Spirit coaches and community members over the weekend and chat to them about the importance of strength training (Couch2Kilos) 

BIKEPACKING AND ADVENTURE bIKING ZONE

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Albert Einstein

Supported by...

Your bike is the perfect tool to access the world and explore beyond your local routes and segments. At the Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone, hear tips and advice on how to get started in this growing and exciting cycling format.

Learn how to travel the world by bike, what gear to look for, and top destinations, from a schedule of fun, informative seminars, meet and greets and question and answer sessions across the weekend.

Check back here for the schedule and updates

Saturday

11:00 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

12:00 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

12:45 - Laura Kennington

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Laura Kennington

13:30 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

14:45 - How to plan your own adventure workshop

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Vedangi Kulkarni

SUNDAY

10:30 - How to plan your own adventure workshop

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Vedangi Kulkarni

11:00 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Laura Kennington

11:15 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

11:30 - Jamie Ramsay

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Jamie Ramsay

12:15 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

12:30- Amy Kilpin

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Amy Kilpin

13:30 - WildCat - Demonstration and challenge

Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Wildcat

WHEELS FOR ALL HUB

Wheels for All is working with the National Cycling Show 2023 to bring inclusive and accessible cycling to everyone through their featured stand ‘Wheels for All Hub’. Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

Joining them in this area will be:

For details on joining us in the Wheels for All Hub, please contact Addie Brake - [email protected]

CPR WORKSHOPS

Sign up for a live demonstration and hands-on practical workshop on how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) which will mean you leave the show equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to potentially save a life.

If you often ride out with friends and are sometimes a long way from easy reach of a hospital, then we would recommend you sign up for a free first aid session. Further details and sign up form available shortly.

THE BIKE CLINIC

Supported by

Your first stop for mechanical instruction and advice, The Bike Clinic will be open across the weekend of the National Cycling Show.

The Spokes People team, headed up by master mechanic and Cytech instructor and assessors Lee Niven and Darren Hyland, will deliver workshops and sessions for both experienced cyclists and first time tyre changes.

Some sessions will take the form of hands on workshops, where the Spokes People team will run through Cytech accredited practice and advice for you to take back to your garage. Other sessions will feature seminars, workshops, brand-specific demos and ask-anything sessions with professional cyclists, trainers and mechanics.

Velorim will also provide a container for scrap tyres and another for scrap inner tubes. Simply bring your old tyres and tubes and they can be left in the containers to be recycled at a later date.

We are busy at work putting together this comprehensive schedule, so be sure to look back at this page for updates and bookable opportunities.

See below for session timings for both days (please note schedule is subject to change)

10:30 - 11:00

Emergency on the road fixes

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to identify and diagnose different types of punctures, how to remove and install a tire, how to use a tire lever, and how to properly inflate a tire. We will also cover essential tools and equipment needed for emergency repairs, such as spare tubes and patch kits.

The Bike Clinic

Lee Niven

Darren Hyland

11:30 - 12:00

An introduction to Wheel Truing

This session will provide you with the essential skills needed to true your wheels and keep your bike running smoothly.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to identify common wheel problems, such as wobbling and misalignment, and how to fix them using basic tools such as a spoke wrench and a truing stand.

The Bike Clinic

Lee Niven

Darren Hyland

12:30-13:00

Intermediate wheel truing

This workshop is ideal for cyclists who are looking to take their wheel truing skills to the next level and are comfortable working with advanced tools and equipment. It is recommended that participants have some prior experience with wheel truing or have completed a basic wheel truing workshop.

The Bike Clinic

Lee Niven

Darren Hyland

14:00 - 14:30

Gear set up 101

Learn how to identify common gear issues, such as slipping or skipping gears, and how to properly adjust cable tension, limit screws, and derailleur position to fix them. You will also learn how to diagnose more complex gear issues, such as bent derailleur hangers, and how to replace damaged parts.

The Bike Clinic

Lee Niven

Darren Hyland

FUSION FREESTYLE PERFORMANCES

Sponsored by

The UK’s best riders from BMX & MTB go head to head in this epic Fusion Extreme stunt show battle to find out who is king of pushing the limits.

Witness jaw dropping stunts including; bikes leaping across ladders, high speed no handed spins to huge backflips as the riders push the limits that will make you laugh, cheer and celebrate.

While Professional BMX Flatland Rider and former UK & Welsh Flatland BMX Champion and multiple Guinness World Record holder Matti Hemmings will be offering fast-moving, fun and innovative BMX Flatland workshop for all ages throughout the show that will boost self-confidence and fire the aspirations of all ages. 

Visit the feature on Stand 060

The Meet & Greet Zone

The National Cycling Show gives visitors the opportunity, not only to hear from their heroes, but also to meet the speakers after they have been on stage. The Meet & Greet Area will operate on a first-come-first-served basis and gives visitors an opportunity to ask questions, get autographs and generally interact with our All-Star line-up across the two days.

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

If trails, pump tracks and tow-paths are more your style, The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage is the ideal place for you to learn new skills and hear from some of the world's top riders. Across the weekend this stage will host interviews, brand-showcases and skills sessions to enhance your riding.

The ROAD AND TRACK Stage

Sponsored by

The Road and Track Stage will host interviews, workshops and advice across the weekend of the National Cycling Show. Hear inspirational stories from Olympic legends and skills, training and advice to make sure that you are a part of the next breakaway. Hosted by TV presenter Rebecca Charlton and with speakers confirmed to date including Sir Chris Hoy, Ed Clancy OBE and Nahla Summers. See the full list of speakers here. The full programme will be announced shortly.

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS

Want to join the brands below and exhibit at National Cycling Show? Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor.

Exhibitors

Abel & Cole

D90

AddVenture

C52

Advanced Bikes

G32

AEROC Bike Wheels

G50

Ale Clothing

G48

Apex Distribution

N60

Appin Sports

G52

ARCC Bikes

C80

Atherton bikes

B40

Basso

G48

Beameo

D60

Bella & Duke

E85

Bike Van Co

F70

BikeFlex

G42

Bikonic

C60

Boost Bikes

B60

BRAKE

H34

BSD

N51

Campagnolo Clothing

F37

Canyon

C41

Chock Shop

A24

Circtech

D56

CIRGO

D56

Cruz Bikes

C62

Cycle & Recycle

C2

Cycling Insight

Cytech

C74

Deviate Cycles

M70

eGLOVE

D53

ENDUO

E84

Eovolt

C10

ESKUTE

E23

Eyepod Eyewear

D50

Fenwicks

F45

FitnessGenes

H42

Flapjackery

G33

Forestal

E10

Fusion Extreme

F20

Goat Drinks

A14

Grity sustainable sports apparel

H40

HI-TAIL

G51

Huffy

K10

Hygge Bikes

H48

iKamper

G70

Invani Cycling Clothing

H32

Jamis

C10

John Pye Auctions

C93

Jorvik Tricycles

M40

Kendal Mint Company

E52

Lightupu

F40

Limassol Tourism Company

A45

Lonsdale Villa Retreat

F40

MacWet Gloves

H30

Magicshine

A50

Manta5 Hydrofoil Bike

E54

Marin Bikes

E73

Melon Optics

A10

Michelin

C10

Morfuns

H44

Mountain Trike

M40

MoveWell

D93

MTB HOPPER

N60

Muscle Mechanics

E3

MuscleFlo

C63

Myomaster

I40

Nalini

F37

Nevis Range – Fort William

D41

Nevontaii

M71

niner

K10

Occhio

F37

Odd Outdoors

F30

Off Grid Gear

G70

Okulan

D91

Peddle Electric Bikes

D43

Planet Doughnut

D52

Polygon

C10

Quella

C51

RaceWare Components

E2

Rehook

A52

Resilience Bikes and Brains

D57

REVO Eyewear

G30

Riber

D92

Ride Moment

E80

Ride Southern Spain

A12

Riese & Müller

C10

Riixo Recovery

D33

Rolling with The Glen

A25

Rowe & King

G12

S33N Secure Bike Lights

E53

Salice

F32

Science in Sport

D31

Scimitar

C54 and C70

Shand Cycles

F50

Shark eBikes

I46

SHOKZ open ear sports headphones

D51

Shred Like a Girl

F35

Silverfish UK

E10

Spokes People

C74

Sports Tours International

G60

Stolen Goat

E50

STRIDER UK

C40

Stromer

E21

StuART

H38

Sure Clinic

I41

Swimzi

C65

Tailwind Nutrition Limited

D42

Tall & Chain

D30

Team Raggamuffin

C50

Tempus Cycling

E71

The Bikeability Trust

B61

Thule

C10

Tomcat

M40

TORQ

E20

United

N51

UniTrax

H44

V12 Retail Finance

Vaast

K10

Van Raam

M40

VeloVixen

E51

Vielo

D40

VOOM Nutrition

H31

Waller BMX

N51

Warmthru

A20

Retailer

Wheelbase

C10

Wheels For All

M40

Wild Goat Festival

H46

Wildcat

E50

Winch & Plummet

N80

Wisper

D20

XO Bikes

C92

Yakima

G70

Yeti Cycles

E10

Zero Waste Medals

C57

Product Finder

Apparel

Appin SportsG52
Campagnolo ClothingF37
Grity sustainable sports apparelH40
Invani Cycling ClothingH32
Marin BikesE73
NaliniF37
NevontaiiM71
OcchioF37
Odd OutdoorsF30
Ride MomentE80
SaliceF32
Science in SportD31
ScimitarC54 and C70
Shred Like a GirlF35
Stolen GoatE50
SwimziC65
Tall & ChainD30
Team RaggamuffinC50
Tempus CyclingE71
VeloVixenE51
Waller BMXN51
WarmthruA20
WildcatE50
Winch & PlummetN80

Art

Cycle & RecycleC2
StuARTH38
Zero Waste MedalsC57

Bike Lights

HI-TAILG51
LightupuF40
MagicshineA50
S33N Secure Bike LightsE53

BMX

BSDN51
NevontaiiM71
UnitedN51
Waller BMXN51

Charity

BRAKEH34
Canal & River TrustC61
Dogs TrustA23
Greenpeace UKC56
Macmillan Cancer SupportH36
Royal British LegionC91
RSPBE70
SustransC64
The Bikeability TrustB61
Wheels For AllM40
Woodland TrustC3
WWFD3
XO BikesC92

Cleaning

FenwicksF45
OkulanD91

Coaching

CytechC74
Fusion ExtremeF20
Rowe & KingG12
Science in SportD31
Spokes PeopleC74
Waller BMXN51

Components

MagicshineA50
Marin BikesE73
Off Grid GearG70
RaceWare ComponentsE2
WarmthruA20

Ebikes

Advanced BikesG32
ARCC BikesC80
BeameoD60
Boost BikesB60
CanyonC41
CirctechD56
CIRGOD56
Cruz BikesC62
EovoltC10
ESKUTEE23
ForestalE10
Hygge BikesH48
Manta5 Hydrofoil BikeE54
MorfunsH44
Peddle Electric BikesD43
Riese & MüllerC10
Shark eBikesI46
Silverfish UKE10
StromerE21
UniTraxH44

Events

Sports Tours InternationalG60

Finance

V12 Retail Finance

Glasses

Eyepod EyewearD50
Melon OpticsA10
SaliceF32

Gloves

eGLOVED53
MacWet GlovesH30
Stolen GoatE50

Gravel Bikes

CanyonC41
Marin BikesE73
PolygonC10
Shand CyclesF50
Silverfish UKE10
XO BikesC92

Headphones

SHOKZ open ear sports headphonesD51

Kids Bikes

HuffyK10
STRIDER UKC40
Waller BMXN51
XO BikesC92

Mountain Bikes

Atherton bikesB40
Deviate CyclesM70
ForestalE10
HuffyK10
JamisC10
Marin BikesE73
MTB HOPPERN60
ninerK10
PolygonC10
Shand CyclesF50
Silverfish UKE10
VaastK10
XO BikesC92
Yeti CyclesE10

Nutrition

Abel & ColeD90
Bella & DukeE85
Chock ShopA24
ENDUOE84
Goat DrinksA14
Kendal Mint CompanyE52
Muscle MechanicsE3
Planet DoughnutD52
Science in SportD31
Tailwind Nutrition LimitedD42
TORQE20
VOOM NutritionH31

Physio & Health

FitnessGenesH42
MoveWellD93
MyomasterI40
Riixo RecoveryD33
Rolling with The GlenA25
Science in SportD31
Sure ClinicI41

Retailer

Apex DistributionN60
Off Grid GearG70
RiberD92
Silverfish UKE10
Stolen GoatE50
Waller BMXN51
WheelbaseC10
XO BikesC92

Road Bikes

HuffyK10
Jorvik TricyclesM40
ninerK10
QuellaC51
Shand CyclesF50
VaastK10
WheelbaseC10
XO BikesC92

Tools

AddVentureC52
BikonicC60
CytechC74
RehookA52

Travel

AddVentureC52
Bike Van CoF70
iKamperG70
Limassol Tourism CompanyA45
Lonsdale Villa RetreatF40
Off Grid GearG70
Ride Southern SpainA12
Sports Tours InternationalG60
Wild Goat FestivalH46
YakimaG70

Wheels

AEROC Bike WheelsG50
MichelinC10
Waller BMXN51

Welcome to the National Cycling Show 2023

WELCOME

Addie Brake

Commercial Director
at Raccoon Media Group

Welcome to the National Cycling Show! It has taken a solid 11 months to bring this together with a lot of work to ensure that this is a great day out for people who love bikes, are new to the sport or getting back into it after a break.

We have curated this show so that there is something for everyone regardless of age, ability, background or gender. We have created something for the Roadies to MTB riders and eBike fans to purists. We strive to be as inclusive as possible showing that there is a bike for EVERYONE!
What’s on offer? Two stages with amazing speakers and content – The Road and Track Stage sponsored by Sports Tours International and The MTB, Gravel and BMX stage sponsored by Nevis Range will play host to speakers including Ed Clancy, Bethany Shriever, Kriss Kyle, Sir Chris Hoy . Head over to the Agenda button on the Show Guide to see who is speaking, when and where.

What can I do other than shop? Tonnes! After hearing from our speakers you can check out Showcase Alley sponsored by Science in Sport where you can see latest technology and retro bikes which will have everyone drooling. Back by popular demand we have Fusion Extreme at the Show to keep the crowds entertained with demos, displays and workshops. Our inclusive hub delivered by Wheels for All and its collaborators demonstrates that cycling can be truly inclusive. Visit the Her Spirit zone for women starting or developing their journey in cycling. Are you adventurous and love the outdoors? Then visit the Bikepacking and Adventure Biking zone, enjoy drop in clinics and info from top brands and if you have the kids with you then try out the Strider Balance Bike feature or the Huffy Family Zone (FYI adults are also able to try their amazing range of bikes here too!), have you ever wondered what you would do if you were out on a ride and something goes wrong? Visit the CPR feature to learn what to do when things don’t go to plan. Finally, visit Bikeability Trust and Dr Dan Bishop of Brunel University London to take part in the the virtual reality cycling experience.
Are you a bit of a last-minute Larry and don’t have your Father’s Day present yet? This is a perfect place to spend time with your Cycling mad Dad or to grab the perfect gift.

Thank you for spending your time with us and we truly hope you enjoy the second edition of the National Cycling Show!
If you’d like to share any feedback about the event (good or constructive) then please do contact me at any time – your feedback is important and helps us build a better event for the future, so look out for the visitor survey post event too.

Thank you again for coming.

Jenny Lucas-Hill

Jenny Lucas-Hill

Jenny Lucas-Hill is the Content and Communications Manager for Stolen Goat and VeloVixen. Known unofficially as the resident ‘word nerd’ – she’s passionate about creating content and sharing community stories across blogs, social media and email marketing to equip people with the knowledge, inspiration and motivation that will empower them to get out there and do more of what they love.

Having taken a career-break in her 20s to run her own personal training business before coming back to the world of marketing and communications, Jenny still loves getting active. When she’s not busy tapping away at her laptop, creating content or chatting to members of the Stolen Goat and VeloVixen communities, you’ll most likely find her out swimming, cycling or running as she trains for her next Ironman-distance triathlon. Having started out in triathlon as a total novice in 2016 – only taking up cycling as a “necessary evil” if she wanted to give multisport a go – she now has multiple full and half-Ironman finishes under her belt and loves nothing more than spending time out exploring on two wheels.

David Millar

David Millar

David Millar bought his first road bike aged 15 and when he turned 18 he moved to France to race. Two years later, in 1997, he was offered his first professional contract and he was soon winning stages of the Tour de France and La Vuelta a Espana before receiving a suspension for doping in 2004.

Since then, based on his experiences, Millar has become an authoritative voice on anti-doping. In 2008, he became part-owner and rider for the Garmin Slipstream team who became renowned for their strong anti-doping stance. He is the only British rider to have worn all leaders jerseys at the TdF, and has worn the leader’s jersey in all three Grand Tours, and has also won stages in each of them. British National Champ in RR, TT and Pursuit. Captain of Worlds and Olympic teams.

He has written two books, ‘Racing Through the Dark’ and ‘The Racer’, was a consultant on the Stephen Frears film, ‘The Program’ and with director, Finlay Pretsell, has made his own film, ‘Time Trial’, due to be released in 2017.

Since his retirement in 2014, Millar has become a television commentator for ITV and BBC and is working on a number of projects, including a role with British Cycling, helping their Senior Academy Riders transition out of the program. He is also an ambassador for Maserati and Jumeirah.

In 2015, with Richard Pearce, he created the brand CHPT3. The name signifying the third chapter of his life, his professional racing career having been split in two by a doping ban.  It creates high end products and so continuing the relationships built, and experience gained, from 18 years racing as professional cyclist.

He lives in Girona, Spain, with his wife, Nicole, and their three children, Archibald, Harvey, and Maxine.

Helen Jenkins MBE

Helen Jenkins MBE

Two-time triathlon world champion (2008 & 2011), Helen is one of Britain’s most celebrated triathletes having represented Team GB at the Olympic Games (2008, 2012 & 2016) and Wales at the Commonwealth Games (2006).

Helen won her first senior world championships in Vancouver in 2008. After reclaiming the world title in 2011, in a summer which included a commanding victory in the London Olympic test event, Helen then overcame injury to place fifth at the 2012 Olympic Games. Another memorable triumph on Gold Coast in 2016 confirmed Helen’s qualification for a third Olympic appearance in Rio, where she finished 19th.

Helen was also British junior champion in 2003 and senior champion in 2006 and boasts several prestigious non-International Triathlon Union event wins including the 2009 London Triathlon.

Following the birth of her second child, and recovery from back surgery, which stopped her competing for three years, Helen returned to professional racing in Dubai 70.3 in 2020. Covid and a few injuries were the deciding factor in Helen retiring from professional triathlon.

Helen now works with Her Spirit as a triathlon coach and is a commentator for World Triathlon.

Helen was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to triathlon.

Chris O'Brien

Chris O'Brien

Chris O’Brien Managing Director of Nevis Range, was hand reared in Scotland!

Under Chris’s strategic vision, Nevis Range has become a beacon for mountain biking enthusiasts worldwide. His focus extends beyond mountain biking trails – it’s an all-encompassing approach that includes outdoor adventure sports, professional coaching, world-class events, and the latest in technology and equipment. His mission, supported by his dedicated team, is to introduce everyone to the exhilaration of mountain sports!

Chris’s commitment to the evolution of mountain biking is clear in every facet of Nevis Range’s offering. From building cutting-edge training facilities to establishing partnerships with international brands, and even overseeing the expansion into hospitality with a brand-new hotel, Chris is relentlessly focused on enhancing every aspect of the Nevis Range experience.

Under his stewardship, Nevis Range is not just a mountain resort, but an all-inclusive adventure destination with a bike shop, bike school, cocktail bars, and even a state-of-the-art training facility. These developments, coupled with hosting world-renowned events like the MTB World Championships, MTB World Cup, MacAvalanche, and ’10 Under the Ben’, are a testament to Chris’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving mountain biking culture.

Melanie Berry

Melanie Berry

Getting the best out of myself and everyone I work with is my passion. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best athletes, coaches and business owners in the world. Supporting these experiences has been the chance to help so many people transform their lives. I believe that anyone can achieve anything they want to. But to enable this to happen, you need good people around you to realise this. This is one of many reasons I set up Her Spirit.

 

I love to cycle and swim and currently training to swim the length of Coniston twice in one weekend and Lake Windermere one way for charity.

Dan Butler

Dan Butler

Dan Butler is a 27 year old High Performance athlete with years of experience and an incredible story. Born in Essex, Dan immediately showed an affinity for all things bikes. Early on his life Dan was diagnosed with Autism and many other mental health issues, but his allowed him to channel everything he was feeling into riding bikes.

Fast forward to when e was 13 years old, Dan contracted Sepsis which resulted in 3 years in hospital and over 20 operations. Ultimately this left Dan with no hip joint and one of the only people in the world with a floating femur.

Like most people, Dan Butler also loves helping others, especially the younger generation. he aims to deliver a message of hope but also perseverance with his motto being ‘Never Give Up’ he perfectly encapsulates the possibilities and capabilities of a human being.

Mani Arthur

Mani Arthur

Mani Arthur is a competitive cyclist and founder of Black Cyclists Network (BCN), the biggest organisation in Europe aimed at encouraging Black people to get into cycling. Mani started cycling in 2009 as part of his commute to work. He rode from London to Copenhagen to raise money for charity in 2011. He caught the cycling bug soon afterwards and started competing in 2014. He was selected to represent Ghana at the 2019 African Championship in Morocco. Mani has since gone on to represent Ghana at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and will be participating in this year’s World Championships Road Race in Glasgow on 6 August. Mani’s journey led him to create BCN because of the lack of diversity in the sport. In his own words cycling is a difficult sport to get into if you are new to the culture. It can be intimidating. As a result, a lot of black riders ride alone and do not join their local clubs. I created BCN to open the door and remove some of those barriers. Everyone is welcomed at BCN. It doesn’t matter whether you are black or white. The message of creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all is the most important thing.

Bethany Shriever MBE

Bethany Shriever MBE

Bethany Shriever MBE is an elite British cyclist, competing as a BMX Racer, who in 2021 won both the Tokyo Olympics and then went on to win the World Championships too. In 2022 Beth completed the full set of gold medals by winning the 2022 UEC BMX Racing European Championships; in doing so, she became the first BMX racing cyclist in history to hold all three titles simultaneously.

Carl Orme

Carl Orme

A former British army soldier and officer who has been involved in and around mental health for over a decade. Since leaving the forces he has supported a number of charitable organisations and causes, individually raising over £25,000 along the way.

 

An accomplished host and speaker on the topic of mental health, having been invited to present at a variety of exhibitions, company events, numerous radio shows and podcasts; not only using these public and media platforms to reach thousands of people to share his own experiences but the stories of others too – within the last 3 years he has interviewed and worked with over 40 elite sportsmen/women, from multiple Olympians & global medallists to world boxing champions and celebrities, discussing their story, helping them to inspire others and mentoring a number of them too.  Many of these highly accomplished individuals are contributors to the book he is currently writing on Mental Health.

 

Not one to shy away from a challenge, He ran his first marathon in September 2019 and since has run a further 40, with London 2023 being his most recent. Included in some of the 41 marathons have been; 20 marathons in 2020, including 10 in 10 days in 10 counties dressed as a giant breast for Breast Cancer UK, a marathon in a kilt through Edinburgh, one on a 3m balcony on holiday, with an egg and spoon, carrying a 26.2lb dumbbell and dressed as Harry Potter around the streets of London being amongst them. Away from running he has taken part in a sprint iron man, been part of a team cycling the distance to Hungary and a 24 ‘bike-a-thon’. He climbed the height of Everest on his stairs in 4 days during lockdown, and in October 2021 he was one of a 6-person mixed team who broke the Guinness World record for most chest to floor burpees in 12 hrs (8,723).

Vedangi Kulkarni

Vedangi Kulkarni

Vedangi Kulkarni was born and raised in India and currently lives in the Scottish Highlands. She’s an adventurer, endurance athlete, writer, and event/project manager. She runs a business called the Adventure Shed through which she helps plan and manage expeditions for people. She loves organising mountain biking and bikepacking events. She’s no stranger to managing a million projects simultaneously. In 2018, she rode 29,000km around the world in 160 days, mostly solo and unsupported, at the age of 19/20, becoming the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe on bike. She’s always keen for an adventure, be it cold water swimming, long distance hiking or cycling, climbing, mountain biking, skiing or travelling through remote places. On her most recent expedition, she skied across Svalbard. Her happy place is anywhere outside, in the wild, and on the move. She tells stories from her adventures both digitally (through her social media channels) and through in-person events. When she isn’t out and about, you can find her reading non-fiction books or writing something in one of her million Moleskine notebooks.

Ben Williams

Ben Williams

With a background in the British Army, Ben Williams joined the team in 2022, dovetailing alongside his rile as Head of Human Performance for the INEOS Grenadiers & Britannia Sailing Team.

Marc Fell

Marc Fell

Marc Fell is currently part of the Science in Sport Performance Solutions team were he is embedded as a performance nutritionist within the Ineos Grenadiers Cycling Team. Previous to this Marc has worked as a performance nutritionist in Premier League football, Olympic Track and Field and professional road cycling. Marc has a PhD in Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, MSc in Sport Nutrition and BSc in Sport and Exercise Science all from Liverpool John Moores University. In addition, Marc is an accredited performance nutritionist on the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr).

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin is well-known and respected TV presenter, journalist, author and podcaster.

She presented the UK’s most watched morning TV programme BBC Breakfast for 20 years, covering all the major news stories of the last two decades. Before that she was an anchor on the BBC’s One O’clock News and the BBC News Channel having also presented Five Live and The One Show.

She is a keen athlete having taken up cycling after a BBC Breakfast Christmas Challenge and has represented the Great Britain Triathlon team in her age-group in World and European Championships. She has competed in one of the toughest races in the world, Norseman.

In 2021 she was a contestant on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, and has also taken part in Channel Four’s immersive history show Time Crashers and Celebrity Masterchef. She currently presents two successful podcasts, Push Your Peak from Watt Bike, and Her Spirit.

Her new book Fearless, Adventures with Extraordinary Women reflects her passion for celebrating women’s success. In each chapter Louise takes on a difficult challenge with a different courageous woman to tell their incredible stories. As part of it she has swum from Alcatraz, free dived under ice in the dark in Finland, and cycled across Argentina.

Amy Kilpin

Amy Kilpin

Amy Kilpin is a former competitive endurance triathlete who has competed in her age group at 6x World Championships. She has placed competitively at Ironmans, run multiple marathons, has climbed many of Europe’s highest mountains, and more recently, has discovered the love of off-road cycling by embarking on some bikepacking gravel adventures across Europe. She aims to inspire other women (and men) of any level to go on cycling adventures – and to experience the less competitive but perhaps more meaningful way to explore the world by bike.

Russ Downing

Russ Downing

Russ Downing is an ex-British champion and WC gold medalist track and road cyclist. Across his career, Russ rode for numerous teams including Team sky, Net App Endura, Cult Energy, NFTO, JLT-condor, Pinarello RT and Holdsworth bikes.

 

Russ has raced in numerous big races, including the Paris Roubaix, Amstel Gold and the Tour of Flanders.

 

Since retiring from racing in 2019, Russ has stayed central to the cycling world, working with brands such as Pinarello UK and Halo Wheels. During the Covid-19 lockdown, Russ created the online cycling club ‘The Donny Chain Gang’ which continues to meet in Zwift with over 100 riders participating in their two weekly rides and a community of over 2500 members.

 

In 2021, Russ partnered with tech entrepreneur Tim Hammond to launch Cycle Expresso, a scheme that encourages bike shops to install their own instore pop-up cafés.

 

The following year, the pair founded BikeFlex, a bike-leasing scheme that permits it’s users the opportunity to access top-end cycling equipment.

 

With countless amazing results as a professional cyclist, and an exciting career in the cycling world since, we’re so excited to have another legend of British cycling join us at the National Cycling Show.

Jamie Ramsay

Jamie Ramsay

Jamie is an award-winning Endurance Adventure Athlete, presenter, public speaker and brand ambassador. He has completed over 51,000km of human-powered adventuring in 31 countries and 30 different adventures. He is a runner, bikbacker, hiker, ski tourer, paddleboarder and mountaineer.

 

About Jamie: After 12 years working for an international communications agency, he wasn’t happy with the direction of his life and realised if he didn’t make some drastic changes then things would continue to spiral downwards. His solution was to quit his job in 2014 (after being promoted to Partner), fly to Vancouver and run 17,000km to Buenos Aires solo and unsupported.

 

Following the success of this adventure, Jamie has dedicated his life to pushing his perceived boundaries. Each adventure he undertakes is designed to challenge him in new ways.

 

Over the years, Jamie has worked with a number of notable global and UK brands including Microsoft, Land Rover Mobile, Gore Wear, Cotswold Outdoor and Whole Earth.

 

Jamie’s Adventure CV:

  • Jamie has completed 51,500km of human-powered adventures
  • Jamie has completed 32 adventures in 31 countries.
  • Since 2014, Jamie has run the equivalent of 484 marathons
  • … and cycled the equivalent of cycling around the world

 

Running Adventures Completed: (20,680km)

  • 2004: Stockholm Marathon
  • 2006: Paris Marathon
  • 2011: Lewa Safari Marathon
  • 2013: 240km Vietnam Run (solo + unsupported)
  • 2014-15: 17,000km “Running the Americas” (solo + unsupported)
  • 2016: 700km Three Peaks Run (solo + unsupported)
  • 2016: 100km CCC with Mizuno
  • 2016: 430km Scottish Isles Run (solo + unsupported)
  • 2016: Endure24 (135km in 24 hours)
  • 2016: Medoc Marathon with The Wine Show
  • 2017-18: 265km Transalpine run (2017+2018)
  • 2018: 400km Cape Wrath Ultra (3rd)
  • 2018: 237km Towpath Challenge
  • 2018: 120km GR221 (solo + unsupported)
  • 2019: 620km Run across Iceland (unsupported)

 

Cycling Adventures Ridden: (29,693km)

  • 2016: 600km from Edinburgh to London
  • 2017: 3800km solo across South America
  • 2018: 500km UK Cycle tour
  • 2018: 900km from London to SW France
  • 2019: 4027km solo across Australia
  • 2020: 1900km solo ride to the Alps
  • 2021: 512km cycle to Andorra
  • 2021: 10,000 solo ride around the UK for Whole Earth + TeamGB
  • 2022: 7034km solo cycle across the USA
  • 2023: 420km solo cycle over Pyrenees in Winter

 

Hiking Adventures Trekked: (1200km)

  • 2017: 400km with camels in Mongolia
  • 2019: 800km of the Hayduke Trail in Utah

 

Mountains over 5000m Summitted:

  • Aconcagua – 6962m
  • Chimborazo – 6268m
  • Cotopaxi – 5897m
  • Cayambe – 5790m
  • Illiniza Norte – 5126m
  • Cerro Bonete – 5000m

 

Some non-adventure highlights:

  • Being hugged by Prince Harry at the launch of Heads Together charity campaign
  • Being kissed on the cheek by Holly Willoughby when interviewed on This Morning
  • Handing out Duke of Edinburgh gold awards on behalf of the Earl of Wessex at Buckingham & St James’s Palace
  • Giving a talk at the Edinburgh University TedX event
  • Co-presenting The Wine Show
  • Supporting CALM charity – Campaign Against Living Miserably
  • Picking litter with Trash Free Trails
  • Being Awarded Scottish Adventurer of the Year
Darren Hyland

Darren Hyland

Darren has been involved with bikes for as long as he can remember, as a youth he raced BMX and then in his late teens he moved into triathlon. He has been a keen mountain biker for over 30 years.

He perused a career in education, teaching engineering amongst other things. However bikes have always been his passion and after teaching for 20 years he left to follow this dream.

Initially spending 5 years working as a bike mechanic, during this time he set up his own mobile mechanics business. This In turn led to him becoming a Cytech trainer and educator delivering Cytech training in Milton Keynes.

Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington is a British adventure athlete, author and speaker with a passion for the endurance capability of the human body. Previous adventures include solo kayaking a section of the Volga river in Russia, solo cycling all 1600 miles of the world’s longest coastal route in Ireland, solo cycling Scotland’s North Coast 500 route, running the length of Fuerteventura (100 miles) in 4 days and circumnavigating three of the Channel Islands using three different sporting disciplines. Her most notable adventure (so far!) Has been cycling 3700 miles along the North Sea-facing coasts of 8 countries, from Scotland to Norway.

A strong believer in the positive impact that adventure and sport can have on children and adults alike, Laura uses her human powered journeys as a platform to inspire and encourage others.

Jez Cox

Jez Cox

We’re beyond excited to have Jez Cox join us as one of our hosting team, at the 2023 National Cycling Show.

As one of Eurosport/GCN’s English lead commentators Jez Cox’s voice will be easily recognisable to road and cyclocross fans worldwide.

He’s also been a regular finish line commentator for the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour as well as working on the Tour de France, Vuelta and World Championships.

Kriss Kyle

Kriss Kyle

Kriss has been on a BMX since the age of 10, ripping round his family hometown of Stranraer, Scotland. It’s always been his dream to become a pro BMX athlete.

Kriss is, without doubt, one of the most exciting riders in the world and his profile as one of the most energetic and electrifying park riders globally has earned him some significant air time.

In 2012, he made his mark competing in the prestigious Simple Session event in Estonia, as well as grinding it with many top riders at Red Bull Skylines in Paris, and has since gone on to earn spots competing in X Games events around the world.

In 2020, Kriss partnered with his sister Marie, to create the fashion brand Nevontaii. Drawing inspiration from their local history, the brand represents the core essence of BMX lifestyle and culture – vision, passion and determination.

Nahla Summers

Nahla Summers

Nahla Summers is the founder of Sunshine People, the social movement that inspired her to carry out yearly adventurers to highlight the power kindness has to transform societies.

She has been awarded a Point of Light award from the Prime Minister for ‘transforming the concept of sponsorship’.  After cycling 3000 miles across America, having not owned a bike in 20 years. Walking 500 miles from South to North England relying only on the kindness of strangers.  In 2020 making her a Guinness World Record holder by going 5007 miles on an ElliptiGO through every city in the UK, in the middle of a pandemic.  Whilst also producing the biggest ‘Strava art’ in England by writing KINDNESS across it.  She completes these challenges and asks people to show their support by doing an act of kindness for a stranger rather than sponsor money to a charity.  As the founder of the CIC Sunshine People, every year she takes on a new challenge and every year she discovers something new about the power that kindness has on people, with approximately 250,000 acts of kindness raised to date.

She is an inspiring and established speaker that will bring the audience along with her on the adventurers through some incredible story telling. Among many messages that she delivers, she shares how we can change the chatter in our minds to allow us to achieve anything we dream of.  The power that human connection and kindness has to heal a nation.  How resilience is built and when the world gives us lemons how we can in fact make lemonade.  How the actions of one can change the world and therefore what we each do really does matter.

 

She is also the author of several books.  She won an award for most inspirational book in 2017 with a ‘stellar piece of writing by a very talented author’.  Her latest book due to launch on the 1st November, aptly named the Accidental Adventurer documents the challenges that she has undertaken.  With humour running through it and a clear growth, she gives every reader the knowledge that they too can do anything they wish to, if she can; they most definitely can.

She spent 15 years as a senior leader in the corporate world working all over the world.  Then in just a moment, her personal life circumstances were shattered and in the end she had to make a choice, whether to simply survive or thrive.  She chose in the end to thrive and as a consequence her path has taken her in a very unique direction.  She is now an adventurer, social entrepreneur, cultural change consultant, a podcaster and an international speaker.  With her second book, A Culture of Kindness, it is a powerful theory of how we can bring kindness into the workplace and not only be happier overall but also improve employee wellbeing.  Her theory removes stress and anxiety from workplaces, therefore allowing increased productivity and profitable.  Looking to change the way people and businesses co-exist with her talk, book and podcast of the same name, she is affecting us all with positivity of how we can live and work for a more sustainable future.

Ed Clancy OBE

Ed Clancy OBE

Ed Clancy OBE is the most successful Team Pursuit cyclist in history, having won gold with Team GB at three successive Olympics. 2021 marked his sixteenth year as part of Team GB as he competed in his fourth Olympic games in Tokyo.

In the London 2012 Olympics, Ed also competed in the Omnium, claiming a bronze medal. In total, Ed is a five-time Team Pursuit World Champion (in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2018) and four-time European Champion (in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014); he has also won World (2010) and European (2011) titles in the omnium.

As a professional road cyclist, Ed won the first stage of the 2005 Tour of Berlin, UK National Criterium Championship (2010) the Herald Sun Prologue (2018). He notably was a rider for JLT-Condor from 2011 to 2018.

Ed was born in Barnsley in 1985 and grew up in Yorkshire. From an early age he would spend hours on his bike and loved cycling, but he wouldn’t compete seriously until he was scouted by British Cycling at the age of 16. He won his first gold medal with the Great Britain Team Pursuit squad at the 2005 World Championship, aged 20.

In September 2015, Ed was forced to undergo emergency back surgery after injuring his disc at a training camp. Although he went on to win an historic third gold medal in Team Pursuit at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Ed describes his injury as something he would have to work to overcome constantly from that point on.

Ed retired from Team GB in August 2021, whilst at the Tokyo Olympics. His last professional race was in December 2021 as part of the inaugural Track Champions League competition in London.

Since retirement, Ed has gone on to work part-time for British Cycling’s Research and Innovation Team and consults for British Triathlon. In January 2022, he launched performance consultancy business Pursuit Line with his long-term mentor and business partner, Phil Kelly. In 2020, along with former road teammate Graham Briggs, he launched the Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy, aiming to get children learning and enjoying riding a bike.

Along with his exceptional experience in sport and business, Ed’s approachable and affirmable personality have made him a popular public and motivational speaker for a wide variety of audiences.

Ed is a knowledgeable and engaging presenter, referencing his learnings from nearly 20years spent in elite sport alongside some of the greatest athletes and coaches of all time. His enlightened yet down-to-earth talks leave listeners inspired, informed, and motivated.

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Shawnee Finlayson

Shawnee Finlayson

Shawnee’s journey with mountain biking started on a whim, waking up one morning and deciding that she would take up the sport. She bought a secondhand bike and was hooked as soon as her wheels hit the trail. Disappointed at the lack of women’s clothes for MTB, she started Shred Like a Girl, a mountain bike clothing brand for women. Shred Like a girl is quickly growing from a clothing brand into a supportive community of women coming together to share the stoke of the sport.

Ben Turner

Ben Turner

Ben Turner is an avid adventurer, and loves nothing more than pushing himself on the next big challenge.  As The Adventure Coach, Ben, and his team help hundreds of people across the UK take on their next big adventure, on two feet and two wheels!

 

By building a strong and capable body, managing optimal nutrition and health, forging mental resilience, and developing your adventure skill set – Ben helps ordinary people do extraordinary adventures!

Rebecca Charlton

Rebecca Charlton

Rebecca can be found presenting and commentating on channels including Eurosport and ITV and regularly on YouTube and other digital platforms. She is regularly a presenter for Road CC, including regular cycling brand updates, reviews and online content pieces and was previously the face of both the Bunnyhop (an online series following the women’s peloton) and also the Zwift Academy show YouTube. Rebecca has worked on ITV’s coverage of the Women’s Tour of Britain to date and also a reporter on the Tour of Britain.

As well as contributing to a number of magazines on all things fitness and cycling, including the record-breaking Rouleur Issue 101, Rebecca is an event host and public speaker. She regularly hosts large-scale stage Q&As at events such as Rouleur Live, The Cycle Show and other live events.

Rebecca also made her debut on BBC Radio 4 in 2018 hosting a well received Food Programme edition at the Giro d’Italia discussing rider nutrition with team chefs, riders and nutritionists. Rebecca has featured in TV adverts for British Airways, Dell and Samsung as well as modelling for sports magazine covers.

Having raced in several disciplines of competitive cycling from a young age Rebecca brings a particular wealth of knowledge on the sport. She has co-written two cycling fitness books with Bloomsbury and is regularly on-hand for advice, on getting started and improving general fitness, for a number of national magazines and newspapers.

After sharing the news that she was expecting her first child, Rebecca has been behind the development, an in front of the camera for the Bump and Ride series with Road CC, documenting her pregnancy journey and sharing valuable experiences.

Rebecca has also used her extensive cycling knowledge to mentor corporate teams to take part in events such as Ride London and to undertake motivational speaking opportunities, and also been a key chaperone rider and motivator on charity rides such as London to Paris.

Lee Niven

Lee Niven

Having started out as an apprentice at a local bike shop and working his way up to becoming a UCI World Cup Mechanic, all whilst being a passionate and experienced cyclist himself, Lee’s career in and around bikes has spanned 35 years covering a variety of roles. Now owning his own bike shop and running one of Cytech’s training locations, Spokes People (formerly PJCS), Lee delivers bike mechanics training to a variety of people ranging from enthusiasts wanting to look after their own bikes to professionals looking to further their own careers.

 

Join Lee, at the National Cyclin Show, as he heads up workshops and sessions in the Bike Clinic, giving you all the advice and guidance you need to keep your bikes in top form.

Gee Atherton

Gee Atherton

Known across the world of mountain biking as Gee, the middle Atherton sibling has been a sensation in the sport since the age of 15.

In 2004, at the age of 19, Gee won his first Downhill World Cup on the technically challenging track in the Austrian resort of Schladming. A win at this level may have seemed inevitable after his results in the junior categories, including two World Championship medals, but to gain it at such a young age was outstanding.

That year he also won the National Championships at his first attempt and has gone on to top podiums the world over, finishing in the top five of the World Cup series every year since, most notably taking gold at the 2008 World Championship alongside sister Rachel Atherton, and securing the 2010 Mountain Bike World Cup crown.

With second at the inaugural Red Bull Rampage, the toughest of events to be judged on creativity rather than speed, he demonstrated his all-round talent.

Gee placed second at the end of the 2013 World Cup Series, and took the title as British downhill national champion 2013. He headed into 2014 even more focused and determined, the highlight of his season being the win at the World Championship win at Hafjell. Gee tore into the World Cup competition in Cairns to take the win, but couldn’t find the pace for the podium in a tough field, ultimately finishing his 2014 World Cup season fifth overall.

It was a mixed bag for the Brit in 2015 and 2016, from highs including his Fort William win in the British Downhill Series, to crashing out and badly damaging his shoulder at the same venue during the 2016 World Cup, which hampered his results all year.

Sadly 2017 followed in the same injury-plagued vein, with Gee suffering a dislocated hip, but as one of the fittest and most determined racers on the circuit, he didn’t let that hold him back for long. He returned to action in 2018 and looked to be getting back to the sort of form he’s known for towards the end of the season, signing off with a silver medal at the World Champs and taking the win at Red Bull Hardline.

The 2019 season saw Gee embark on a new venture with his very own Atherton Bikes brand alongside his sister, Rachel, where he raced and developed their new DH bike on the World Cup circuit, ending the year with another podium performance at the world’s toughest downhill race, Red Bull Hardline, with a strong second place.

Matty Turner

Matty Turner

Matty Turner is a Professional British cyclist who mainly practices mountain bike street trials. He is a creative genius and has a unique way of moving on his bike with a wide range of tricks. With some world firsts in his sport, he’s already established himself as one of the best up-and-coming talents in UK street trials scene today. This has seen him in 2021 set a new Guinness World Record, and leap to fame with over 40 million views on his TikTok Channel.

Back in 2021 he joined brands working as an ambassador, including for Big Foot Braces, Continental Bicycle Tires UK, Pembree MTB. He also joined Fabio Wibmer’s Sick Series Clothing as a team rider.

Dan Atherton

Dan Atherton

Dan Atherton is “an inspiration to a generation of bikers” One of the world’s greatest bike handlers he’s renowned as a trail-building “creative genius”, who created Dyfi Bike Park and Red Bull Hardline. He built his first bike when he was 10 years old.

The career of Dan Atherton can be divided into two distinct parts. Until he broke his neck at C1 vertebrae in 2010 while dirt jumping, he had had a series of top flight results in BMX, downhill and 4X, including a 4X National Championship in 2004, numerous World Cup podiums and a 4X World Cup win in Andorra in 2008.

Following the accident, he came back fitter and leaner than ever before, but this time concentrating primarily on the emerging Enduro discipline. In 2012, he won convincingly at the Superenduro Pro 6 Finale Ligure, taking five out of five stages from a stacked field, as well as emerging victorious from the mass start Maxi Avalanche in Andorra.

He was many people’s pick to win the inaugural Enduro World Series title in 2013, but, after securing podium finishes in rounds one and three of the competition, he dislocated his left shoulder at the Mountain of Hell. Incredibly, he popped his shoulder back in so that he could finish the race, but he sat out the remainder of the season, his involvement only extending to supervising his teammate, the young Belgian rider Martin Maes.

Growing up in Somerset, Dan started racing mountain bikes at the age of 15, and it wasn’t long before he had brother Gee and sister Rachel hooked too. All three siblings have gone on to experience great success on the mountain biking world stage, although Dan is the quieter of the three, known for his versatility, extraordinary work ethic and his prodigious trail-building skills.

Anna Glowinski

Anna Glowinski

I have been cycling for as long as I can remember, it was always a fun family activity for me growing-up. From velodrome to cyclo-cross, MTB to road racing, I spent my childhood developing a passion for two-wheels. As an adult, I´ve been particularly attracted to the adrenaline side of bikes, pushing my limits on jumps, mountainsides and learning tricks, which led to my first TV role on ITV´s The Cycle Show and the lab rat who was sent to try out all the weird and wonderful (and often scary) things that cycling has to offer. I spent 5 years as a cycling TV and video presenter, exploring some of europe’s finest cycling locations and talking to some of the most amazing minds and bodies within this sport.
I believe that cycling is for everyone, it is an activity that is suitable for every personality and body type, you just need to find what is right for you. Long distance over-night adventures or a trip to the park with the kids, death defying feats or tandem trips for the visually impaired, cycling is and can be accessible to all. You just need to hear the right story or follow the right person to be inspired into spending more time in the saddle and having fun.

Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy MBE, multiple world and Olympic champion track cyclist, was born and raised in Edinburgh. He is one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes, with six gold medals and one silver.

Chris won his first Olympic gold medal in Athens 2004 in the Kilo – an event that was dropped from the programme for Beijing 2008. Chris took this in his stride and switched his focus to three other track sprint events – the Keirin, Sprint and Team Sprint. He went on to win a gold medal in all three at the Beijing Olympics, cementing his name in the history books.

Following his historic hat-trick of gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, Chris was voted 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He was also awarded a Knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours list, capping an extraordinary year for the track cyclist from Edinburgh.

In 2012 at his home Olympic Games in London, Chris won his fifth and sixth gold medals – in the Keirin and Team Sprint – becoming Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete of all time with six gold medals and one silver.

As well as his sporting achievements, Chris has a BSc Honours in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh. In 2005 he was awarded two Honorary Doctorates – one from the University of Edinburgh and another from Heriot-Watt University. He was also awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. In 2009 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of St Andrews.

Chris retired from competitive cycling in 2013 and his achievements throughout his career make him Scotland’s most successful Olympian, the first Briton since 1908 to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, and one of the most successful Olympic male cyclists of all time.

Agenda

Across the weekend, there will be unmissable sessions ran at the show feature areas:

The Road and Track Stage

The MTB, Trail and BMX Stage

The Bike Clinic

The Bikepacking and Adventure Biking Zone

Fusion Freestyle Performances

Take a look at the weekends stage schedules below:

Please note, the stage schedules are subject to change up until the weekend of the event. Make sure to check back on this page to ensure you catch any updates.

Saturday

The Road and Track Stage

9:30-9:45

Welcome to the National Cycling Show 2023

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Rebecca Charlton

9:45-10:15

Fireside chat with Sir Chris Hoy

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy

10:45-11:15

A culture of kindness: paying it forward through cycling

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Nahla Summers

11:30-12:00

Fireside chat with Russ Downing

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Russ Downing

12:15-12:45

Unleashing your inner adventure athlete

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Laura Kennington

13:15-13:45

An audience with Road Cycling icon David Millar: What makes Girona Europe's cycling capital?

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

David Millar

Sports Tours International

14:00-14:30

Fireside chat with Mani Arthur

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Mani Arthur

14:45-15:30

The power of pedalling: harnessing cycling for mental health and positive change

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Carl Orme

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

10:00-10:15

Welcome to the National Cycling Show 2023

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Anna Glowinski

10:15-10:45

Session to be announced

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Speaker to be announced!

11:15-11:45

Street Trials Fanatic

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Matty Turner

12:00-12:45

Shred like a girl!

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Shawnee Finlayson

13:00-13:15

Pedal power: Unleashing adventure at Nevis Range

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Chris O’Brien

Nevis Range – Fort William

14:15-14:45

Rookie - A journey in Mountain Biking

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Vedangi Kulkarni

15:15-15:45

Fireside chat with Bethany Shriever

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Bethany Shriever MBE

Sunday

The Road and Track Stage

10:00-10:15

Welcome to the National Cycling Show 2023

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Rebecca Charlton

10:15-10:45

Fireside chat with Ed Clancy OBE

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Ed Clancy OBE

11:00-11:30

Bikepacking: The best way to travel?

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Jamie Ramsay

12:30-13:00

Inside the feed zone: Fuelling INEOS Grenadiers with Science in Sport

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Ben Williams

Marc Fell

Science in Sport

13:15-13:45

Fireside chat with Louise Minchin

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Louise Minchin

14:00-14:45

How do we get more women cycling and address the barriers to make lasting change?

The Road and Track Stage

Sponsored by Sports Tours International

Melanie Berry

Helen Jenkins MBE

Louise Minchin

Rebecca Charlton

Jenny Lucas-Hill

Her Spirit

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

9:30-9:45

Welcome to the National Cycling Show 2023

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Anna Glowinski

9:45-10:15

Don't Look Down with Kriss Kyle

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Kriss Kyle

Nevontaii

10:45-11:15

Nutrition: Fuelling your mountain adventures

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Ben Turner

11:30-12:00

From performance to adventure: Why gravel offers the ultimate cycling experience

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Amy Kilpin

12:15-12:30

Pedal power: Unleashing adventure at Nevis Range

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Chris O’Brien

Nevis Range – Fort William

13:00-13:30

King Alfred's Way: A Micro Adventure

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Stolen Goat

13:45-14:15

Fireside chat with Dan Butler

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Dan Butler

14:45-15:15

Fireside chat with the Athertons

The MTB, Gravel and BMX Stage

Sponsored by Nevis Range - Fort William

Dan Atherton

Gee Atherton

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