Ed Laverack

Ed Laverack, ex-Pro Cyclist, 2x British Champion, 10+ years in the sport, 6 of those racing across the world at UCI Continental level for one of the most successful British teams, Rapha Condor JLT.

I started cycling in 2009 after watching Nicole Cooke win Olympic Gold in the 2008 Women’s RR, inspired by a sport and effort that looked ’tough (to say the least)’!

After a whirlwind Junior racing season I signed for Rapha Condor JLT as a young U23 rider, developing under guidance from experienced riders and staff and having a worldwide racing calendar. My standout results and high place finishes were usually in multi day stage races, including Tour of Japan, Korea, Portugal and when I found my hidden talent for climbing hills, the winning the British Hill Climb Championships in 2019.

When the pandemic hit I had already been doing Youtube videos for a few years, showing people some of the life behind the racing and training at the level I was at. Lockdowns allowed me to put more effort in to building an online community (Backpedal) and taking my business and social media profile further.