Steve Cummings

Steve Cummings – Renowned Former English Racing Cyclist

Steve Cummings is a distinguished former English professional cyclist and current Director of Racing for the INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team. Celebrated for his strategic racing style and remarkable endurance, Steve achieved major victories, including stages at the Tour de France, the Tour of Beijing, and the British National Road Race Championships. Transitioning seamlessly from elite sport to leadership and coaching, he now inspires audiences worldwide through his role at True Partnership and his sought-after keynote speaking. His journey from the podium to the boardroom embodies resilience, performance excellence, and the power of continual growth and reinvention.

Speaker Topics:

Fear (of failure)
Resilience/Dealing with adversity
Goal setting/empowerment
The power of co-creation and shared race strategy/tactics
Performance integration and effective collaboration

Credentials and Impact

Steve began his career on the track before progressing to the world stage of professional road cycling, where he competed for some of the sport’s most respected teams, including Landbouwkrediet-Colnago, Discovery Channel, Barloworld, Team Sky, BMC Racing Team and Team Dimension Data. Known for his tactical intelligence, endurance and determination, Steve achieved 17 professional victories, including stage wins at the Tour de France, the Tour of Beijing and two British National Road Race Championships. His versatility as both a domestique and team leader earned him a reputation as one of the most reliable and strategic riders of his era.

Since retiring from professional racing in 2019, Steve has established himself as an influential coach and performance expert. Drawing on his extensive experience in elite sport, he now works with athletes, business leaders and teams to help them achieve high performance and sustainable success. His approach focuses on the importance of mindset, collaboration and resilience, all key traits that defined his cycling career. Steve also advises organisations and performance programmes, contributing his insights into leadership and team development. Widely respected for his calm authority and focus on growth, he continues to inspire others to perform at their best and embrace continuous improvement.

Publications and Media

Steve has contributed to and been interviewed by a wide variety of cycling and leadership outlets. He has spoken with Cycling Weekly, Cyclingnews and PEZ Cycling News about his career, strategy and mindset. He has also featured in interviews on podcasts such as The Cycling Podcast and appeared in specialist platforms including The Health and Entrepreneur Mindset, where he discusses performance, resilience and the mindset behind elite achievement.

Why Book Steve?

Booking Steve brings a wealth of experience, authenticity and inspiration to any event. Having spent over 15 years competing at the highest level of professional cycling, Steve understands the discipline, strategy and resilience required to achieve sustained success. His journey from elite athlete to respected coach and performance expert provides audiences with practical insights into leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity.

Steve’s engaging speaking style blends storytelling with actionable lessons, making his sessions both motivational and deeply relatable. He has delivered talks for corporate, sporting and educational audiences, helping individuals and teams unlock their potential and perform under pressure. Drawing on his background in elite sport, Steve offers valuable strategies for focus, goal setting and maintaining composure in high-stakes environments.

Whether inspiring high-performance teams or guiding individuals toward self-belief, Steve delivers a message of persistence, adaptability and excellence that resonates across all audiences.

To book Steve to speak at your event, call SpeakOut on +44 (0) 20 8914 8966. Alternatively, complete our contact form to begin your enquiry