Rider Profile

Alex Dowsett

Israel-Premier Tech

Personal Details:

Nationality Great Britain

Date of birth 03/10/1988

Teams history:

2022 - Israel-Premier Tech
2021 - Israel Start–Up Nation
2020 - Israel Start-Up Nation
2019 - Katusha-Alpecin
2018 - Katusha-Alpecin
2017 - Movistar Team
2016 - Movistar Team
2015 - Movistar Team
2014 - Movistar Team
2013 - Movistar Team
2012 - Sky Procycling
2011 - Sky Procycling
2010 - Trek Livestrong U23
2007 - TEAM 100% ME

Biography:

Key Results

1st Bayern-Rundfahrt 2015

UCI World Record (52.937 km)

Commonwealth Games time trial gold medal 2014
Commonwealth Games time trial silver medal 2010

1st British national time trial champion 2011-13, '15-16

'Helping others get better and faster, that really gave me a kick' – Alex Dowsett discusses life after retirement and how he found his next challenge

By Alex Dowsett Published 22 January 26

Cyclingnews' latest columnist rewinds back to retirement and the tricky transition from rider to staff

Training Camps

'There's more than one way to skin a cat' – Alex Dowsett lifts the lid on pre-season training camps and why Movistar did away with them altogether

By Alex Dowsett Published 15 January 26

Column The former Hour Record holder compares and contrasts his experiences of team camps as a rider and sheds light on what he's hoping to gain from them as a staff member

Column

Mark Cavendish and his Astana Qazaqstan teammates during the 2024 Tour de France

Pete Kennaugh and Alex Dowsett bolster Astana performance and race staff for 2025

By Stephen Farrand Published 12 November 24

News WorldTour team undergoing a revolution after huge Chinese investment

News

Tom Dumoulin, Lisa Brennauer, Richie Porte to retire in 2022

Retirement class of 2022 - Dumoulin, Brennauer, Gilbert, Nibali and Porte leave the peloton

By Patrick Fletcher, Barry Ryan, Stephen Farrand, Kirsten Frattini, Alasdair Fotheringham Published 24 November 22

Analysis A new generation takes centre stage as veterans hang up their wheels

Analysis

FRANKFURT AM MAIN GERMANY MAY 01 Alex Dowsett of United Kingdom and Team Israel Premier Tech during the team presentation prior to the 59th EschbornFrankfurt 2022 a 185km one day race from Eschborn to FrankfurtamMain WorldTour on May 01 2022 in Frankfurt am Main Germany Photo by Stuart FranklinGetty Images

'There’s a lot more out there than the WorldTour' - Alex Dowsett reveals retirement plans

By Andy McGrath Last updated 6 September 22

News Gravel racing, a return to the domestic time trial scene and aero clothing development amongst the British rider's plans

News

PASSO FEDAIA ITALY MAY 28 Alex Dowsett of United Kingdom and Team Israel Premier Tech waves to the crowd prior to the 105th Giro dItalia 2022 Stage 20 a 168km stage from Belluno to Marmolada Passo Fedaia 2052m Giro WorldTour on May 28 2022 in Passo Fedaia Italy Photo by Michael SteeleGetty Images

Alex Dowsett retires from pro cycling

By Simone Giuliani Published 29 August 22

News Dowsett plans to remain in cycling, with specific plans yet to be announced, but says not going to be pro gravel racer

News

LLANDUDNO SEPTEMBER 08 Alex Dowsett of United Kingdom and Team Israel StartUp Nation crosses the finishing line during the 17th Tour of Britain 2021 Stage 4 a 210km stage from Aberaeron to Great Orme Llandudno 1306m TourofBritain TourofBritain on September 08 2021 in Llandudno United Kingdom Photo by Alex LiveseyGetty Images

Dowsett: I'm not scared of not getting another contract

By Patrick Fletcher Published 26 June 22

News Briton says his eyes have been opened to opportunities beyond WorldTour cycling

News

Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com - 14/10/2021 - HSBC UK British Cycling Championship, Road. Individual Time Trial, ITT Elite Men - Tealby, Lincolnshire, England - Alex Dowsett of Team Israel Start Up Nation in action

Dowsett set to pace Brownlee on sub-7 hour Ironman attempt

By Peter Stuart Published 15 May 22

News Brownlee has selected Alex Dowsett alongside Dan Bigham to pace his Ironman triathlon record attempt

News

Tirreno Adriatico 2022 57th Edition 1st stage Lido di Camaiore Lido di Camaiore 139 km 07032022 Alex Dowsett GBR Israel Premier Tech photo Roberto BettiniSprintCyclingAgency2022

Dowsett sees 'grey area' in stacking team cars for time trial aero gains

By Stephen Farrand, Patrick Fletcher Published 9 March 22

News Advantage sought by Ganna and others straddles 'the line between the spirit of fair play and the rules' says TT specialist

News

Camp Israel 2021 Noa Arnon Dowsett Israel Start Up Nation

Dowsett calls for UCI rule change to improve time trial bike safety

By Cyclingnews Published 5 March 22

News 'We are having to bring our head to our hands, and then to try and look up becomes massively difficult'

News

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Blogs

The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis

Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him?
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?

Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships

In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel

Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now'
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event

Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series