SEPTEMBER 2-6
WHEELBUILDER UK
A WEEK AT THE TOUR OF BRITAIN
HARRY:
I’ve had the chance to spend the past week with team Lucky Sport, looking after the bikes and working behind the scenes to keep the team rolling at the Tour of Britain 2026.
Early starts, late finishes, checking bikes over between stages, sorting wheels, making adjustments and making sure everything is ready for the following day. When the racing is moving quickly, there’s very little room for error.
For anyone watching the racing, it’s easy to see the riders, the speed and the action on the road. What you don’t always see is the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to get everyone to the start line each day, and it’s a real credit to the whole team and support staff who work tirelessly to make races like this possible.
It’s been a brilliant experience to be part of that process and to work alongside a great group of people throughout the week. And even better, seeing the team get some really strong results makes all the hard work worthwhile.
There’s always plenty to learn when you’re working at this level, from the technical side of keeping the bikes running perfectly to understanding just how much goes into supporting riders throughout a demanding stage race
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A brilliant experience, a great bunch of people and plenty learned along the way.
Weeks like this remind me exactly why I love working in cycling.
A huge thanks to everyone at Lucky Sport for having me along and giving me the opportunity to be part of the team.
Hopefully, there are plenty more days at races like this to come.
1 comment
Enjoyed your report. As a former bike shop owner in the US, I always figured that the days of a team mechanic were super long – up early and up late. The only time you get noticed is when something goes wrong with the bike.