British Cycling has received a record-breaking £38.95
million in funding to support its Olympic and Paralympic programmes for the
2028 Los Angeles Games. The funding, announced by UK Sport, is the largest of
any sport for the 2025-2029 funding cycle, reflecting cycling's ongoing
importance to Team GB’s success.
Of the £38,950,000 allocated, £30,125,000 will go to the
Olympic cycling programme, while £8,825,000 will support the Paralympic cycling
team. This marks a near-£1 million increase for each programme compared to the
previous funding period. The money, provided through Government and National
Lottery contributions, highlights the continued confidence in British Cycling's
ability to deliver world-class results at the Olympic Games, and the Paralympics.
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“We’re incredibly pleased with the funding award,” said Stephen
Park, performance director of the Great Britain Cycling Team. “With the
continued support of UK Sport, we are able to support the maximum number of
athletes to train full-time across the seven Olympic and Paralympic
disciplines, with the ultimate aim of delivering world-beating performances.
“Our ongoing partnership with UK Sport and this funding
commitment for the next four years through to LA 2028 will allow our athletes
to continue to inspire the nation to experience the joy of cycling for
themselves and increase the social impact that they can provide in their
communities, both on and off the bike.”
The announcement comes after a strong performance in the 2024
Paris Olympics and Paralympics, where British cyclists continued to prove their
dominance on the global stage. Team GB secured 11 medals in cycling events,
including two golds. Tom Pidcock took victory in the men's cross-country
mountain biking, while Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell, and Katy Marchant
combined to win gold in the women's team sprint on the track.
On the Paralympic side, Team GB also excelled, finishing third
overall in the cycling medal table with a total of 22 medals, including an
impressive nine golds.
Dr Kate Baker, UK Sport's director of performance and
people, emphasised the importance of sustaining this success into the next
Olympic cycle.
“Following the spectacular performances of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in Paris
this summer, it’s so important for us to be able to keep the momentum going as
we head into the LA cycle.”
This funding will allow British Cycling to continue its
tradition of excellence. Since UK Sport funding began in 1997, Team GB has
topped the cycling medal table at the Olympics on four occasions: in Beijing
2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020. But cycling in the UK is going through a difficult spell at the moment, and this is some much needed good news.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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