Jon Dutton, CEO of British Cycling since April 2023, has announced he will step down this summer to take charge of the British Olympic Association (BOA). The news, made official on Monday, marks the end of a spell in which Dutton steered the organisation through a complicated period caused by the Brexit which saw the foundations of road cycling on Isles tremble.
During his tenure, Dutton stabilised British Cycling’s revenues in a challenging context, as membership numbers showed signs of decline. Thanks to a strategic focus on commercial partnerships, including the innovative title sponsorship signed with Lloyds in 2024, the organisation achieved its first financial surplus in four years in 2025.
This milestone reflected not only effective resource management but also the ability to strengthen the organisation’s long-term stability.
Beyond the financials, Dutton played a central role in staging key events in British cycling. In 2024 he oversaw the initiative to rescue the men’s and women’s Tours of Great Britain after the previous organiser was wound up, ensuring both races could continue.
Key to the 2027 TDF Grand Départ
He also made a significant contribution to planning the Grand Départ of the Tour de France to be held in the United Kingdom in 2027, a project set to raise British cycling’s international profile.
The 2027 Tour de France will start in the United Kingdom thanks in part to the work of Jon Dutton
In his farewell statement, Dutton expressed pride in the progress made:
"It has been a great honour to lead British Cycling during such an important and ambitious period of change. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together: strengthening our organisation, delivering meaningful impact in communities, and laying foundations that will support the sport for many years."
On his decision to step down, Dutton said it followed careful consideration. "The opportunity to lead Team GB represents a new and exciting challenge. Taking on one of the most coveted and influential roles in British sport is a privilege, and I look forward to joining my colleagues at the BOA at a crucial, exciting time, as plans continue to progress towards Los Angeles 2028, the French Alps 2030 and beyond," he added.
With his departure, British Cycling closes a chapter defined by financial consolidation and the delivery of flagship events, while Dutton prepares to assume one of the most prominent roles in UK sport.
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses 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.
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