Simon Cope

Simon Cope (born 22 March 1966) is an English former professional cyclist from Sevenoaks, Kent. Cope began cycling in 1978 and rode as professional from 1983 to 1999. He had success at the British National Derny Championships for two consecutive years in 1999 and 2000. Cope was also the National Circuit Race Champion 1997. He subsequently became a coach working on British Cycling's Olympic Academy Programme, spending five years as coach of their women's road and endurance academy. After his post at British Cycling was abolished due to funding cuts, he spent the 2012 season as a directeur sportif at the American team. He also managed the team during the 2013 season and was a directeur sportif with in 2014. In January 2015, he was named as the directeur sportif of the new UCI Continental level team.

Palmarès

1993 3rd British National Circuit Race Championships (professional)

1997 1st British National Circuit Race Championships

1999 1st British National Derny Championships

2000 1st British National Motor Pace Championships