Simon Richardson, born on June 21, 1983, is a retired English professional road racing cyclist from Bristol. He is now known for his work as a presenter and content creator for the Global Cycling Network (GCN). Richardson's cycling career began in mountain biking, where he represented Great Britain at six World Championships and the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. He won the British Under-23 cross-country championship in 2005. He transitioned to road racing, riding for British-based professional teams and competing against top riders.
Richardson's notable achievements include winning the general classification in the 2009 FBD Insurance Rás (Rás Tailteann) while riding for Rapha Condor. He also secured a stage win in the 2008 FBD Insurance Rás. After retiring from professional cycling at the end of 2012, Richardson joined GCN, where he creates content and presents alongside other former professional cyclists. In 2024, he participated in the Brompton World Championship for GCN, finishing second in his heat and the championship race while wearing a suit jacket.
