GCN Presenter Simon Richardson

Simon Richardson

Former pro road and mountain biker racer

In his 10 years as a pro, five were as a member of the Great Britain Cycling Team as a mountain biker, representing his country at six World Championships and the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. A move onto the road followed, riding for British-based professional teams and racing against some of the best riders in the world.

Sadly for Simon all he got to show for his Herculean efforts in his final ever pro race - the 2012 Tour of Britain - was a massive cheese in recognition of his 'most combative rider' exploits. This is why he's now paid only in Babybels.

Simon's one of our longest serving team members so here's a little delve into the archives where he tell us a bit more about himself.

Latest articles from Simon

Link to Is fatigue resistance under-appreciated? - The GCN Show
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Is fatigue resistance under-appreciated? - The GCN Show

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Link to The Tuscany Trail: Conor Dunne takes on the world’s biggest bikepacking event
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The Tuscany Trail: Conor Dunne takes on the world’s biggest bikepacking event

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Link to CrossFit vs cycling: Which makes a fitter athlete?
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CrossFit vs cycling: Which makes a fitter athlete?

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Link to What cyclists need to know about zone 2 training
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What cyclists need to know about zone 2 training

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More articles from Simon

Link to Is anything truly ruining gravel racing? - The GCN Show
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Is anything truly ruining gravel racing? - The GCN Show

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Link to GCN presenter bikes: Si Richardson's Colnago G4-X with 12-speed Di2 GRX
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GCN presenter bikes: Si Richardson's Colnago G4-X with 12-speed Di2 GRX

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Link to Can Si Richardson qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships?
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Can Si Richardson qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships?

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Link to Complete guide to road cycling tyres 2024
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Complete guide to road cycling tyres 2024

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Link to Si Richardson takes on the Rebound gravel cycling challenge
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Si Richardson takes on the Rebound gravel cycling challenge

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Link to Zone 2 training: Magical formula or waste of time?
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Zone 2 training: Magical formula or waste of time?

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Link to Shimano GRX goes wireless: First look at the new 12-speed GRX Di2 Groupset
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Shimano GRX goes wireless: First look at the new 12-speed GRX Di2 Groupset

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Link to Why is cycling so politicised? - The GCN Show
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Why is cycling so politicised? - The GCN Show

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Link to Si Richardson versus the world's strongest cyclist - who is fastest?
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Si Richardson versus the world's strongest cyclist - who is fastest?

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Link to Could Classified's Powershift hub spell the end of front derailleurs? – GCN Tech Show
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Could Classified's Powershift hub spell the end of front derailleurs? – GCN Tech Show

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Link to GCN’s first ride with SRAM’s brand new RED AXS groupset
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GCN’s first ride with SRAM’s brand new RED AXS groupset

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Link to GCN launches specialist bicycle insurance for cyclists in the UK
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GCN launches specialist bicycle insurance for cyclists in the UK

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Link to Is pro racing becoming too boring to watch? – The GCN Show
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Is pro racing becoming too boring to watch? – The GCN Show

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Link to The free speed nobody is talking about – The GCN Show
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The free speed nobody is talking about – The GCN Show

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Link to GCN goes gravel racing: Si Richardson takes on cycling's toughest gravel series in the world
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GCN goes gravel racing: Si Richardson takes on cycling's toughest gravel series in the world

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Link to How to avoid getting scammed when buying a used bike – GCN Tech Show
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How to avoid getting scammed when buying a used bike – GCN Tech Show

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Link to Commuting: 10 things I wish I'd known before I started cycling to work
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Commuting: 10 things I wish I'd known before I started cycling to work

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Link to Sea Otter 2024: Si Richardson checks out the Pinarello Dogma XC, Topeak tools, Time pedals and more
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Sea Otter 2024: Si Richardson checks out the Pinarello Dogma XC, Topeak tools, Time pedals and more

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