Ben Askey

Ben William Askey (born 14 March 2004) is a British professional cyclist who rides for Groupama–FDJ Continental Team.

Early life

From Wimblebury, Cannock he received a grant from Staffordshire County Council in 2016 to help him with training costs.

Career

In 2022, riding for Backstedt Bike Performance he won stage 3 of the junior Tour of Ireland. In September 2022, it was announced that he would be signing for Groupama–FDJ Continental Team. During the 2023 spring season he finished tenth at the Paris-Roubaix Espoirs and in the top-20 of junior Ghent-Wevelgem. Askey also competes in Mountain Biking and won the British National Short Track Series at the Cannock Chase Trails, in July 2023.

In August 2023, it was announced he would be continuing to ride for the team in 2024. In April 2024, he finished sixth at the Paris–Roubaix Espoirs.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of professional cyclist Lewis Askey.

Major results

Road

2022

1st Stage 3 Junior Tour of Ireland

7th Menen–Kemmel–Menen

9th Overall Keizer der Juniores

2023

10th Paris-Roubaix Espoirs

2024

6th Paris-Roubaix Espoirs

Cyclo-cross

2021–2022

2nd National Junior Championships

National Junior Trophy Series

2nd Derby

2nd Milnthorpe

3rd Cyclopark

2nd Clanfield Juniors

References

External links

• Ben Askey at ProCyclingStats