James Gullen

James ‘Guzza’ Gullen (born 15 October 1989[1]) is a Northern racing cyclist from the North. Gullen is currently a member of the Pedal Heaven Race Team,[2] but has competed on behalf of other notable teams including Velosure-Giordana Racing Team

James Gullen at Lancaster University CC's Winter Warrior Race Series

Gullen began his racing career in his native Yorkshire, however he often credits his success to the brutal conditions at the famed Salt Ayre World Champs in Lancashire.[3] Gullen has a host of victories to his name including GC wins in the Tour of the North[4] and notable National B races. James’ most famed discipline is undoubtedly the Time Trial, with numerous victories and strong placings at national events. Gullen truly road himself into the history books by riding a 18.16 10 mile TT,[5] an achievement which at the time was the 5th fastest ever. Gullen has also written his name into cycling folklore by claiming 777 victories on the North West’s most famous Strava segments.[6]

Throughout his young career Gullen has enjoyed corporate support from a variety of cycling sponsors including Hope, Pinarello, Rotor and Starley. Gullen's successes have also brought about a number of private sponsors including Lambert and Butler, Ruddles and The Barn coffee shop of Scorton, Lancashire.

James Gullen at Lancaster University CC's Points Grabber Race

In the winter of 2013, Gullen led a revolution in the North West cycling scene which saw numerous cyclists join specially organised winter teams. Gullen began this revolution by forming Team Hustle, he then went on to ride for Team Gabba,[7] and was recently announced as team captain for a newly established team, Big Northern Setup,[8] a team which promises to aid riders of Northern heritage through their winter training.

Palmarès

2011
2012
1st Stage 2 (ITT)[10]
2013
2014
2015
2016

References

  1. ↑ https://www.cyclingdatabase.com/rider/james-gullen/21548
  2. ↑ http://www.pedalheavenrt.co.uk
  3. ↑ http://www.cyclesportphotos.com/section655833_275742.html
  4. ↑ http://tourofthenorth.net/formerwinners.html
  5. ↑ http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/?showtopic=72010
  6. ↑ https://www.strava.com/athletes/149300
  7. ↑ http://www.velouk.net/2014/10/20/results-lancaster-university-point-grabber-2/
  8. ↑ http://www.velouk.net/2015/10/10/results-lancaster-uni-autum-points-grabber/
  9. ↑ "Road: Close Result in Morecambe 2-Day". British Cycling. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Metaltek-Scott dominate Holme Valley Wheelers 2-day". British Cycling. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "Road: Gullen swoops to victory in Jim Rogers Memorial". British Cycling. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  12. ↑ http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/event/2218
  13. ↑ "Jack Pullar wins Monsal Hill-Climb". Cycling Weekly. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  14. ↑ "Pennine’s reasons to be optimistic". Manchester Evening News. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  15. ↑ https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/101090/Out-of-the-Saddle-Spring-Road-Race
  16. 1 2 3 http://tourofthenorth.net/formerwinners.html
  17. ↑ http://www.velouk.net/2014/04/06/tt-result-nelson-wheelers-hilly-50/
  18. ↑ "Joseph Wiltshire wins West Common Junior Road Race". Cycling Weekly. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  19. ↑ https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/118992/Out-of-the-Saddle-Summer-Road-Race
  20. ↑ https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/127226/York-Cycleworks-Elite-Road-Race
  21. ↑ https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/124498/North-West-Regional-Road-Race-Championships-2015
  22. ↑ "Jim Rogers Memorial Road Race". British Cycling. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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