Ben Askey


Ben William Askey is a British professional cyclist who rides for a French amateur team CC Étupes.

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. 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.
In January 2026, Askey won the U23 race at the British National Cyclo-cross Championships ahead of Oscar Amey, as well as placing third in the elite open race.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of professional cyclist Lewis Askey.

Major results

Road

;2022
;2023
;2024

Cyclo-cross

;2021–2022
;2024–2025
;2025–2026