Ian Wilkinson (cyclist)
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Ian Wilkinson is an elite racing cyclist from Barnoldswick
in Lancashire
who rides for Endura Racing
. 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 a stint riding for Giant RT and currently rides for Science in Sport/Trek. Outside of cycling, Wilkinson's occupation is as a builder. For the 2009 Season Ian signed up with Team Halfords Bikehut
.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick is a town and civil parish within the West Craven area of the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is built in the shadow of Weets Hill, and Stock Beck, a...
in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
who rides for Endura Racing
Endura Racing
Endura Racing are a British UCI Continental cycling team.-Profile:Endura Racing is owned by Endura, a Scottish based cycling clothing company....
. 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
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
at many international events such as World Championships and World Cups in several disciplines. He was a member of British Cycling
British Cycling
British Cycling is the national governing body for cycle racing in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man...
'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 a stint riding for Giant RT and currently rides for Science in Sport/Trek. Outside of cycling, Wilkinson's occupation is as a builder. For the 2009 Season Ian signed up with Team Halfords Bikehut
Team Halfords Bikehut
Team Halfords Bikehut was formed in January 2008 with Dave Brailsford, performance director of British Cycling, the general manager. It had been a pro/national team mooted as the first full British professional women's team but there were men such as Rob Hayles in the group...
.
Palmarès
2000- 1st XC, British National Mountain Biking Championships - Espoir (U23)
- 6th XC, European Mountain Biking Championships - Under 23
2005
- 3rd Marathon, British National Mountain Biking Championships
2006
- 8th British National Circuit Race ChampionshipsBritish National Circuit Race ChampionshipsThe British National Circuit Race Championships cover several different categories of British road bicycle racing events, normally held annually. The first championships were held in 1979 for professional cyclists only. Amateur championships were introduced in 1993 but only 3 of these were held as...
- 8th XC, British National Mountain Biking Championships
- 14th British National Road Race ChampionshipsBritish National Road Race ChampionshipsThe British National Road Race Championships cover different categories of British road bicycle racing events, normally held annually.-History:...
- 8th Overall, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
- 6th Girvan 3 Day, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
round - 7th Lincoln Grand Prix, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
round
- 6th Girvan 3 Day, Premier Calendar
- 5th Overall, National Circuit Race Series
- 4th Beverley Town Centre Circuit Races
- 3rd Otley Grand Prix
- 6th Rochdale Grand Prix
- 3rd Colne Grand Prix
- 2nd Clitheroe Grand Prix
- 3rd Travelwise Warwick Town Centre Circuit Races
- 2nd Overall, National Points Series, XC
- 2nd NPS Round 1, SherwoodSherwood-United Kingdom:*Sherwood Forest, north of the city of Nottingham, England; the place where the legendary Robin Hood is said to have lived*Sherwood, Nottingham, a residential area of Nottingham*Sherwood -United States:...
- 7th NPS Round 2, Margam Park
- 2nd NPS Round 3, DrumlanrigDrumlanrigDrumlanrig is a settlement in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, which is best known for nearby Drumlanrig Castle.-External links:***...
- 3rd NPS Round 4, Newnham Park
- 2nd NPS Round 1, Sherwood
- 1st Ellis Briggs Grand Prix
2007
- 2nd XC, British National Mountain Biking Championships
- 3rd Overall, Bikeline 2 Day, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 1- 2nd Stage 1, Bikeline 2 Day
- 2nd Stage 2, Bikeline 2 Day
- 10th Stage 3, Bikeline 2 Day
- 1st Overall, Girvan 3 Day, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 3- 3rd Stage 1, Girvan 3 Day
- 2nd Stage 2, Girvan 3 Day
- 1st Stage 3, Girvan 3 Day
- 6th Stage 4, Girvan 3 Day
- 2nd East Midlands International CiCLE Classic, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 5 - 7th Lincoln Grand Prix, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 6 - 10th Ryedale Grand Prix, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 9 - 7th Blackpool Grand Prix, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 10 - 1st Roger Martin Memorial Road Race
- 4th Rochdale Grand Prix, National Criterium Series
- 7th Colne Grand Prix, National Criterium Series
- 1st Sherwood, British Mountain Bike National Cross-Country Series Round 2
- 4th Margam Park, British Mountain Bike National Cross-Country Series Round 2
- 5th National Trophy Cyclo Cross Series 2006/07, Round 1, CheltenhamCheltenhamCheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
2008
- 1st Marathon, British National Mountain Biking Championships
- 7th Overall, Bikeline 2 Day, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 1- 1st Stage 1, Bikeline 2 Day
- 1st Stage 3, Bikeline 2 Day
- 8th Overall, Girvan 3 Day, Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
Round 3- 4th Stage 1, Girvan 3 Day
- 7th Stage 2, Girvan 3 Day
- 10th Stage 4, Girvan 3 Day
- 1st Colne Grand Prix Elite Circuit Race
- 3rd British National Cross Country Mountain Bike Championship
- 6th British National Cyclo-cross ChampionshipsBritish National Cyclo-cross ChampionshipsThe British National Cyclo-cross Championships are held annually. The winners of each event are awarded with a symbolic white cycling jersey featuring blue and red stripes, which can be worn by the rider at other cyclo-cross events in the country to show their status as national champion...
- 1st Salford Nocturne
- 2nd Travelwise Warwick Town Centre Circuit Races
- 1st Preston City Centre Criterium
2009
- 4th Eddie Soens Memorial Road Race
- 2nd, Stage 2, Girvan 3-Day Road Race
- 2nd, Stage 4, Girvan 3-Day Road Race
- 4th Overall, Girvan 3-Day Road Race
- 1st East Midlands Cicle Classic
- 2nd Chas Messenger Trophy Road Race
- 2nd Lincoln Grand Prix
- 1st Stage 2, FBD Insurance Ras