Ian Wilkinson (cyclist)

{{short description|English racing cyclist}}

{{EngvarB|date=May 2015}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}

{{Infobox cyclist

| name = Ian Wilkinson

| image = Ian Wilkinson (Motherwell).jpg

| caption = Wilkinson in 2016

| fullname = Ian Wilkinson

| nickname = Superman{{cite web |url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/9102790.___Superman____flies_over_line/?ref=arc |title='Superman' flies over line |last1=James |first1=Phil |date=23 June 2011 |website=Lancashire Telegraph|accessdate=22 September 2013}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|4|14}}

| birth_place = Bristol, England

| height = {{height|m=1.77|precision=0}}

| weight = {{convert|78|kg|lb st|abbr=on}}

| currentteam = Spartans Velo Club

| disciplines = {{ubl|Road|Mountain biking|Cyclo-cross}}

| role = Rider

| ridertype = {{ubl|Criteriums (road)|Cross-country (MTB)|Cyclo-cross}}

| amateuryears1 = {{0}}

| amateurteam1 = Trek Y2K (WCPP)

| amateuryears2 = {{0}}

| amateurteam2 = UCVA Troyes

| amateuryears3 = {{0}}

| amateurteam3 = Scienceinsport.RT

| amateuryears4 = {{0}}

| amateurteam4 = Giant Racing

| amateuryears5 = {{0}}

| amateurteam5 = Science in Sport /Trek

| amateuryears6 = 2019–

| amateurteam6 = Spartans Velo Club

| proyears1 = 2009

| proteam1 = {{UCI team code|HAF|2009}}

| proyears2 = 2010–2012

| proteam2 = {{UCI team code|EDR|2010}}

| proyears3 = 2013

| proteam3 = {{UCI team code|UKY|2013}}

| proyears4 = 2014–2015

| proteam4 = {{UCI team code|RAL|2014}}

| proyears5 = 2016

| proteam5 = {{UCI team code|PHE|2016}}

| majorwins =

}}

Ian Wilkinson (born 14 April 1979){{cite web | url=http://www.teamsis.com/ianwilkinson.htm | title=Team ScienceinSport-Trek Riders 2008: Ian Wilkinson | access-date=2 June 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112235957/http://www.teamsis.com/ianwilkinson.htm | archive-date=12 November 2013 | url-status=dead }} is a British racing cyclist from England, who currently rides for British amateur team Spartans Velo Club. 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. Outside of cycling, Wilkinson's occupation is as a builder.

Career

From Barnoldswick in Lancashire, Wilkinson was a member of British Cycling's World Class Performance Plan between 1999 and 2001.{{cite web|url=http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/results/2001/jan01/jan18news.shtml |title= BCF announces MTB riders for 2004 Olympic squad| publisher=Cycling News| date=18 January 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.

For the 2009 season, Wilkinson signed up with {{UCI team code|HAF|2009}}.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/Clancy_wins_Eddie_Soens_article_278291.html |title=Clancy wins Eddie Soens - Cycling Weekly, Britain's biggest-selling cycling magazine, delivers an exciting mix of fitness advice, bike tests, product reviews, news and ride guides for every cyclist |access-date=25 March 2009 |archive-date=11 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311040931/http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/Clancy_wins_Eddie_Soens_article_278291.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.teamhalfordsbikehut.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102133322/http://www.teamhalfordsbikehut.com/ |archive-date=2 November 2013 |url-status=dead }} In 2010, Wilkinson joined {{UCI team code|EDR|2010}}, remaining with the squad for three seasons before joining {{UCI team code|UKY|2013}} in 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.velouk.net/2012/11/09/team-news-2013-line-up-for-uk-youth-revealed/ |title=Team News: 2013 Line-up for UK Youth Revealed |publisher=VeloUK.net |access-date=19 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206014639/http://www.velouk.net/2012/11/09/team-news-2013-line-up-for-uk-youth-revealed/ |archive-date=6 February 2013 |df=dmy-all }} He was announced as part of the {{UCI team code|RAL|2014}} squad for 2014.{{cite web |url=http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/yanto-barker-among-big-name-raleigh-signings-as-strong-2014-team-announced.html |title=Yanto Barker among big-name Raleigh signings as strong 2014 team announced |last=Henrys |first=Colin |date=11 November 2013 |website=Road Cycling UK |accessdate=12 November 2013}}

Major results

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;2000

: 1st 20px Cross-country, National Under-23 Mountain Bike Championships

: 6th Cross-country, UEC European Under-23 Mountain Bike Championships

;2005

: 3rd Marathon, National Mountain Bike Championships

;2006

: 1st Ellis Briggs Grand Prix

: 2nd Overall National Cross-country Points Series

::2nd Round 1, Sherwood

::2nd Round 3, Drumlanrig

::3rd Round 4, Newnham Park

::7th Round 2, Margam Country Park

: 5th Overall National Circuit Race Series

::2nd Clitheroe Grand Prix

::3rd Otley Grand Prix

::3rd Colne Grand Prix

::3rd Travelwise Warwick Town Centre Circuit Races

::4th Beverley Town Centre Circuit Races

::6th Rochdale Grand Prix

: 8th National Criterium Championships

: 8th Cross-country, National Mountain Bike Championships

: 8th Overall Premier Calendar

::6th Girvan 3 Day

::7th Lincoln Grand Prix

;2007

: 1st Overall Girvan 3 Day

::1st Stage 3

: National Cross-Country Series

::1st Sherwood

::4th Margam Park

: 1st Roger Martin Memorial Road Race

: 2nd Cross-country, National Mountain Bike Championships

: 2nd East Midlands International CiCLE Classic

: 3rd Overall Bikeline 2 Day

: 4th Rochdale Grand Prix

: 5th Cheltenham, National Cyclo-cross Trophy

: 7th Lincoln Grand Prix

: 7th Blackpool Grand Prix

: 7th Colne Grand Prix

: 10th Ryedale Grand Prix

;2008

: National Mountain Bike Championships

::1st 20px Marathon cross-country

::3rd Cross-country

: 1st Colne Grand Prix Elite Circuit Race

: 1st Salford Nocturne

: 1st Preston City Centre Criterium

: 2nd Travelwise Warwick Town Centre Circuit Races

: 5th National Criterium Championships{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/10450/British-Cycling-National-Circuit-Race-Championships#results |title=British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships|website=British Cycling |accessdate=16 June 2014}}

: 6th National Cyclo-cross Championships

: 7th Overall Bikeline 2 Day

::1st Stages 1 & 3

: 8th Overall Girvan 3 Day

: 9th East Midlands International CiCLE Classic

;2009

: 1st Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic

: 1st Warwick Town Centre Race{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/wilkinson-wins-in-warwick-66466 |title=Wilkinson wins in Warwick|date=7 September 2009 |website=Cycling Weekly |accessdate=15 June 2014}}

: 1st Newcastle Leazes Criterium{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/26283/Newcastle-Leazes-Criteriums#results |title=Newcastle Leazes Criteriums|website=British Cycling|accessdate=17 June 2014}}

: 2nd Chas Messenger Trophy Road Race

: 2nd Lincoln Grand Prix

: 3rd Rochdale Grand Prix Circuit Race{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/11914/Rochdale-Grand-Prix-Circuit-Races#results |title=Rochdale Grand Prix Circuit Races|date=17 June 2014 |website=British Cycling |accessdate=17 June 2014}}

: 4th Overall Girvan 3-Day Road Race

: 4th Eddie Soens Memorial Road Race

: 4th Beaumont Trophy{{cite web |url=https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/wiggins-shows-international-class-with-beaumont-trophy-win-68416 |title=Wiggins shows international class with Beaumont Trophy win |last=Wynn |first=Nigel |date=14 June 2009 |website=Cycling Weekly |access-date=11 March 2019}}

: 5th Overall Rás Tailteann

::1st Stage 2

: 6th Blackpool Nocturne{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/18305/Blackpool-Nocturne#results |title=Blackpool Nocturne|website=British Cycling |accessdate=17 June 2014}}

: 7th East Yorkshire Classic Circuit Race{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/16152/East-Yorkshire-Classic-National-Circuit-Race-Championship#results |title=East Yorkshire Classic National Circuit Race Championship|website=British Cycling |accessdate=17 June 2014}}

: 8th Blackburn Grand Prix{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20090721-road-2009-Blackburn-Town-Centre-Racing-0 |title=2009 Blackburn Town Centre Racing |last1=Hickmott |first1=Larry |date=13 June 2014 |website=British Cycling |accessdate=13 June 2014}}

;2010

: 1st Overall National Circuit Series

::1st Dumfries Bike Fest Circuit Race{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/20100606-Report--Elite-Circuit-Series-Dumfries-0 |title=Report: BikeFest in Dumfries Town Centre |last1=Hickmott |first1=Larry |date=28 May 2010 |website=British Cycling|accessdate=17 June 2014}}

::2nd Colne Grand Prix{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20100714-Report--Colne-Grand-Prix-0 |title=7th Colne Grand Prix |last1=Hickmott |first1=Larry |last2=King |first2=Cheryl |date=14 July 2010 |website=British Cycling |accessdate=13 June 2014}}

: 1st Newport Nocturne{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20100902-2010-newport-nocturne-circuit-race-0 |title=2010 Newport Nocturne Circuit Race |last1=Hickmott |first1=Larry|date=4 September 2010 |website=British Cycling|accessdate=6 September 2014}}

: 2nd National Criterium Championships

: 2nd Tour of the Reservoir{{cite web |url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Marcin-enjoys-solid-start/story-11233384-detail/story.html |title=Marcin enjoys solid start |date=1 April 2010 |website=Bristol Post |access-date=5 August 2015 |quote= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225440/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Marcin-enjoys-solid-start/story-11233384-detail/story.html |archive-date=23 September 2015 |df=dmy-all }}

;2011

: 3rd East Yorkshire Classic{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/hunt-triumphs-at-east-yorkshire-classic-49854 |title=Hunt triumphs at East Yorkshire Classic |last1=Hunt |first1=Andy |date=1 August 2011 |website=Cycling Weekly |access-date=9 October 2016}}

: 4th Tour de Mumbai II

: 4th Clayton Velo Classic{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/downing-and-murray-tie-to-win-clayton-velo-53762 |title=Downing and Murray tie to win Clayton Velo |date=27 February 2011 |website=Cycling Weekly |accessdate=15 June 2014 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714193941/http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/downing-and-murray-tie-to-win-clayton-velo-53762 |url-status=dead }}

: 6th Tour de Mumbai I

: 9th Smithfield Nocturne{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/65322/Smithfield-Nocturne#results |title=Smithfield Nocturne|website=British Cycling |accessdate=12 June 2014}}

;2012

: 1st Stage 3 Tour de Normandie

: 2nd Beverbeek Classic

: 2nd Newport Nocturne{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/80867/The-Newport-Nocturne#results |title=The Newport Nocturne|website=British Cycling |accessdate=6 September 2014}}

: 3rd Overall Baltic Chain Tour

: 6th Grand Prix Impanis-Van Petegem

;2013

: 1st Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/537999/ian-wilkinson-sprints-to-cicle-classic-victory.html |title=Ian Wilkinson sprints to CiCLE Classic victory | Latest News |publisher=Cycling Weekly |date=17 November 2010 |accessdate=21 April 2013}}

: 1st Stockton Grand Prix{{cite web |url=http://media.raleigh.co.uk/press/Team_Raleigh_Rider_Profiles_2014.pdf |title=Team Raleigh 2014|website=Raleigh Bicycle Company |accessdate=11 December 2013}}

: 3rd National Criterium Championships

: 5th Perfs Pedal Race{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/84082/Perfs-Pedal-Road-Race |title=Perfs Pedal Road Race|website=British Cycling|access-date=12 February 2015}}

: 6th Colne Grand Prix{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/87835/The-'cottages4you'-Colne-Grand-Prix#results |title=The 'cottages4you' Colne Grand Prix|website=British Cycling|accessdate=12 June 2014}}

;2014

: 1st Eddie Soens Memorial{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/103830/53rd-Eddie-Soens-Memorial-Cycle-Race#results |title=53rd Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race|website=British Cycling |accessdate=16 June 2014}}

: 4th Newport Nocturne{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/112327/The-Newport-Nocturne#results |title=The Newport Nocturne|website=British Cycling|accessdate=6 September 2014}}

: 6th Leicester Castle Classic{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20140817-road-Road--Mould-takes-Leicester-Castle-Classic-victory-0 |title=NFTO Pro Cycling's Jon Mould takes 2014 Leicester Castle Classic victory |last1=Swarbrick |first1=Guy|date=17 August 2014 |website=British Cycling |accessdate=19 August 2014}}

;2015

: 3rd Eddie Soens Memorial{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racing/british-racing/pete-williams-wins-eddie-soens-as-one-pro-continue-to-dominate-161244 |title=Peter Williams wins Eddie Soens as One Pro Cycling continue to dominate|date=7 March 2015 |website=Cycling Weekly|access-date=8 March 2015}}

: 5th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic{{cite web |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/steele-von-hoff-wins-cicle-classic-without-realising-it-168335 |title=Steele Von Hoff wins CiCLE Classic without realising it|date=26 April 2015 |website=Cycling Weekly |access-date=27 April 2015}}

: 10th Milk Race{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/128651/The-Milk-Race |title=The Milk Race|website=British Cycling |access-date=28 May 2015}}

: 10th Leicester Castle Classic{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/134102/Leicester-Castle-Classic-2015 |title=Leicester Castle Classic 2015|date=16 August 2015 |website=British Cycling |access-date=28 August 2015}}

;2016

: 3rd Clayton Spring Classic{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/141154/Clayton-50th-Spring-Classic |title=Clayton 50th Spring Classic|website=British Cycling |access-date=22 March 2016}}

: 5th Jim Rogers Memorial Road Race{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/140151/Jim-Rogers-Memorial-Road-Race |title=Jim Rogers Memorial Road Race|website=British Cycling |access-date=22 March 2016}}

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