Ollie Smith has been riding bikes his whole life. Aside from racing on the road, gravel, and cyclocross circuit across the UK and Europe, Ollie has tried his hand at ultra racing and plenty of long distance bikepacking trips.
Ollie’s passion for cycling extends to his working life, too, carving a career as a cycling writer, journalist, and film maker – as well as co-producing Mitch Docker’s ‘Life In The Peloton’ podcast. When he’s not in the saddle, you can probably find him thinking about bikes, cycling, and his next two wheeled adventure.
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First Published: 13 January 2026