Ollie Bridgewood is a presenter for the Global Cycling Network (GCN). Before joining GCN, he worked as a cycling journalist and holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry. He still participates in cycling events like time trials, hill climbs, road races, and criteriums. At GCN, Bridgewood is known for his enthusiasm, humor, puns, and seeking out aerodynamic solutions for cycling.
Bridgewood is also known for taking on challenging cycling feats. One notable achievement includes creating and riding an extremely difficult 100km bike ride in Bath, England, featuring 20 climbs and a significant elevation gain. He also completed the Tour des Stations Ultimate 1000, a grueling 1000km ride with 26000m of elevation gain in the Swiss Alps. In 2022, Bridgewood even managed to beat Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas in a cycling challenge. Although sprinting isn't his forte, he trained to break the 1000-watt barrier, which he successfully achieved.