Before specialising in track cycling, I rode for a pro continental road team, but the majority of my career saw me riding for UK-based continental road teams. I always loved the short, punchy crit racing scene; I excelled in crits, winning a number of races and titles at home and abroad. 

I wasn’t from a cycling background or a bike-mad family, but as a youngster I loved the freedom and independence I got from cycling. I loved the skills side of mountain biking in particular. At 16, I was picked up by British Cycling’s Talent Team and from there, progressed through the ranks to podium-level athlete. 

Even today, I love everything two wheels; motorbikes, trials bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, road and track. In fact, now I am retired, I love riding bikes more than ever! I don’t miss the power cranks and heart rate monitors – I really appreciate the freedom and fun of playing on my bikes, just like I did as a kid! 

I still maintain a great relationship with British Cycling, and currently work as a consultant for their Research & Innovation team and their commercial team. I am also working part-time with Great Britain Triathlon to support athletes skills and technical development for the cycling portion of the event. 

My work keeps me busy, but when I do have the time you will find me outside on some form of bike! I’m fortunate to live in an area with beautiful scenery and challenging roads (and off roads). It’s a cyclist’s dream in Yorkshire.