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

2013

• 2nd British National Hill Climb Championships ^[9]

2014

• 1st Out of the Saddle Road Race ^[10]
• 1st General Classification of the Tour of the North ^[11]
• 2nd Stage 1 of the Tour of the North ^[12]
• 3rd Stage 2 of the Tour of the North ^[13]
• 1St Nelson Wheelers Hilly 50 ^[14]

2015

• 2nd Out of the Saddle Road Race ^[15]
• 2nd York Cycleworks Elite Road Race ^[16]
• 3rd North West Regional Road Race Championships ^[17]

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