Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion

by 0

It was Rachel Atherton’s first year at the Malverns Classic, and like many festival-goers she was there with her family. While she wasn’t juggling child demands with racing, she was working on the Atherton Bikes stand, posing for selfies, signing helmets, and offering up advice to young racers wondering how to plot their route to success. I caught up with her briefly to see what how she was enjoying the festival, and how she’s adding…

There's more to this story

But it's a member-only story

Join us to unlock it and more

Join us

Full Member Benefits

*You can help support Singletrack by adding a little bit extra on your annual renewal.

Author Profile Picture
Hannah Dobson

Managing Editor

I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

More posts from Hannah

Free Ride Jersey worth £45

5 colours
With new annual print subscriptions