Full name Ian Wilkinson 0 Scienceinsport.RT Weight 78 kg Nickname Superman Name Ian Wilkinson Current team Team Raleigh-GAC | 0 Trek Y2K (WCPP) Role Cyclist Disciplines Cyclo-cross 0 UCVA Troyes Height 1.77 m | |
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Born 14 April 1979 (age 45)
Bristol, England ( 1979-04-14 ) Rider type Circuit/RR & XC/Marathon | ||
Ian Wilkinson (born 14 April 1979) is an elite racing cyclist from Barnoldswick in Lancashire who rides for Pedal Heaven. A prolific rider, he competes at the top level in cross country and marathon mountain bike racing, cyclo-cross, circuit and road racing. He is a multiple national champion, winning championships as a junior, under 23 and senior rider. He has represented Great Britain at many international events such as World Championships and World Cups in several disciplines. He was a member of British Cycling's World Class Performance Plan between 1999 and 2001. He then went to France to ride on the road for a year before returning to Great Britain to ride for ScienceinSport.com, followed by stints riding for Giant RT and Science in Sport/Trek. Outside of cycling, Wilkinson's occupation is as a builder.
For the 2009 season, Wilkinson signed up with Team Halfords Bikehut. In 2010, Wilkinson joined Endura Racing, remaining with the squad for three seasons before joining Team UK Youth in 2013. He was announced as part of the Team Raleigh squad for 2014.