Ben Askey

Ben William Askey (born 14 March 2004) 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. He is of Scottish descent through his father.

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 Gravesend Junior X²O Badkamers Trophy 2nd Koppenberg 2nd Junior Clanfield UCI Junior World Cup 4th Tábor 2024–2025 Hope Supercross 3rd Wyke, Bradford 2025–2026 3rd National Championships 1st National U23 Championships