Whether you're clipping in for the first time or you've got thousands of miles in your legs, the Cycling section at the OutdoorXpo is built for you. Two full days of the best bikes, components, clothing and accessories from the UK's leading brands - plus expert talks, live demos, skills sessions and everything you need to plan your next road adventure or trail. This is where the UK cycling community comes together.
Your champion of the Cycling section:
Louise Minchin
Broadcaster, Journalist & TV Presenter
Louise Minchin is a well-known and respected broadcaster, journalist and TV presenter. She presented the UK’s most watched Breakfast programme BBC Breakfast on BBC One for 20 years. Louise currently co-presents the BBC's flagship consumer series, Rip Off Britain.
She was chair of the 2023 judging panel for the prestigious literary award, the Women's Prize for Fiction and is a successful author and podcaster.
Before joining BBC Breakfast, Louise was one of BBC News 24’s main anchors and one of BBC Radio 5 Live’s main presenters. She also guest presented The One Show and presented the BBC One daytime series Real Rescues, Missing Live and Crime and Punishment. Louise competed in Celebrity MasterChef, finishing as runner-up. She also took part in the Channel 4 series Time Crashers.
In Autumn 2021 she starred in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. In March 2022 she presented Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking for ITV Tonight, investigating how dangerous stalking can be and what help is being offered to support victims, along with her daughter Mia. Louise also guest presents ITV’s Lorraine programme.
Louise’s passion is endurance sport. Having given up competitive sport as a teenager, after a BBC Breakfast Christmas cycling challenge she was inspired to attempt her first triathlon in 2013 and went on to qualify for the GB age-group team to race in Chicago in 2015. Since then, she has raced in five World and European Championships and has gone on to compete in extreme triathlons including one of the toughest triathlons in the world, Norseman in 2019.
In February 2020 Louise took part in a 100 mile hike across the Namibian desert for Sport Relief - The Heat is On – raising awareness of mental health.
What's On
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BMX & MTB performances
Raw skill, serious air. Our BMX stunt show delivers world-class riding across multiple daily performances, with professional riders pushing the limits... -
Demo Track
We have a dedicated demo area within the show hall. Seen your perfect bike on display? Ask if they will let you have a go before you buy it! We also w... -
Inspiration Stage
The Inspiration Stage features celebrity speakers and adventurers who will tell you their stories. This is your chance to be inspired and motivated by... -
The Bike Clinic
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Speakers
A packed programme of talks, panels and live Q&As runs across the Inspiration Stage all weekend - and it's included with your entry ticket. From world-record holders to everyday adventurers with extraordinary stories, there's always something worth stopping for.
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