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Connor Swift (born 30 October 1995) is an English racing cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers.[5]

Key Information

Since turning professional, Swift has taken three wins in road racing – the 2018 British National Road Race Championships, the 2021 Tro-Bro Léon and the 2021 Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In gravel racing, Swift has won a bronze medal at the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships in Italy, and won the British National Championships in 2024.

Career

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Amateur teams and Madison Genesis (2015–2019)

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Born in Bath, Somerset,[2] Swift rode for the Polypipe and Envelopemaster Giant Sheffield amateur teams before joining UCI Continental team Madison Genesis for the 2017 season.[6] In his first year with the team, Swift won two rounds of the Tour Series criterium competition – held in Bath and Stevenage respectively[7] – and he also placed seventh in the Velothon Wales one-day race. In the early part of 2018, Swift finished second to Matteo Moschetti on the final stage of the Tour de Normandie,[8] and finished fourth in the Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic, having suffered a late puncture.[9] He ultimately took his first professional victory later in the season, as he won the British National Road Race Championships in Stamfordham, soloing away from a lead group with 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) remaining to become the first UCI Continental rider to win the title since Kristian House in 2009.[10][11]

Having taken a second-place overall finish at the Kreiz Breizh Elites in July – and finishing in the same time as overall winner Damien Touzé[12] – Swift was announced as a stagiaire by Team Dimension Data,[13] riding for the team at all his remaining starts in 2018, with the exception of the Tour of Britain.[14] He remained with Madison Genesis into the first part of the 2019 season, where he recorded top-ten overall finishes at both the Tour de Normandie and the Tour de Yorkshire,[15][16] before winning the opening round of the Tour Series in Redditch.[15]

Arkéa–Samsic (2019–2022)

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Following his early season performances in 2019, Swift made a mid-season move to UCI Professional Continental team Arkéa–Samsic, with a role as a domestique for the squad's main sprinter, André Greipel.[17] He made his first start with the team at the Four Days of Dunkirk,[15] and just missed a top-ten overall placing at the Tour of Belgium, in eleventh position.[18] The following year, Swift made his Grand Tour début at the Tour de France,[19] finishing inside the top 20 places on the opening stage of the race.[20]

Swift took his first victory with the team at the 2021 Tro-Bro Léon, winning a group sprint of five riders in Lannilis,[21] to become the first British rider to win the race. He then followed this up with top-ten results at both Dwars door het Hageland (sixth) and the Tour of Belgium (seventh).[22][23] He rode the Tour de France for the second successive year, featuring as part of the breakaway on the opening stage of the race in Brittany. Later in the season, he won his first stage race at the Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine; he took the overall lead following the stage four individual time trial,[24] and maintained this through the final stage the following day.[25] He also recorded a top-five finish in the Bretagne Classic Ouest-France,[26] finishing as part of the first chase group. In 2022, he recorded top-ten finishes in early-season races in France and Spain, finishing seventh overall at Étoile de Bessèges,[27] and fifth at the Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior.[28] Later in the season, he was unable to defend his previous victories from 2021, finishing third at Tro-Bro Léon – won by teammate Hugo Hofstetter[29] – and fifth overall at the Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Ineos Grenadiers (2023–present)

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Swift (front) at the 2024 Tour of Britain

Swift signed an initial two-year contract to join the Ineos Grenadiers for the 2023 season.[30] His best results on the roads were a third-place finish at the British National Time Trial Championships,[31] and a fourth-place finish in the general classification at the Tour de Wallonie. He did, however, win a round of the UCI Gravel World Series, when he won The Gralloch event in Gatehouse of Fleet.[32] He followed this up with a second-place finish to Joseph Blackmore at the British National Gravel Championships,[33] before finishing third at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Italy.[34] Having extended his contract for a further two years in summer 2024,[35] Swift improved on his National Gravel Championships result from the previous year, winning the race by around three minutes.[36] He won the Graean Cymru UCI Gravel World Series race in Llyn Brenig – ahead of cousin Ben Swift[37] – before the UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium, where he would ultimately finish in sixth position.[38]

Personal life

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Swift grew up in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and attended Trinity Academy, Thorne.[39] His cousin, Ben Swift, is also a professional cyclist.[6]

Major results

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Source: [40]

Gravel

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2023
UCI World Series
1st Gatehouse of Fleet
2nd National Championships
3rd UCI World Championships
2024
1st National Championships
UCI World Series
1st Llyn Brenig
6th UCI World Championships
2025
1st National Championships
6th UEC European Championships

Mountain bike

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2021
3rd Marathon, National Championships

Road

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Swift, wearing the British national road race champion's jersey, at the 2018 Münsterland Giro
2017
Tour Series
1st Bath
1st Stevenage
7th Velothon Wales
2018 (1 pro win)
1st Road race, National Championships
2nd Overall Kreiz Breizh Elites
4th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
5th Overall Tour of the Reservoir
5th Polynormande
2019
1st Redditch, Tour Series
9th Overall Tour de Yorkshire
9th Overall Tour de Normandie
2021 (2)
1st Overall Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
1st Tro-Bro Léon
5th Bretagne Classic
6th Dwars door het Hageland
7th Overall Tour of Belgium
2022
3rd Tro-Bro Léon
5th Overall Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
5th Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior
7th Overall Étoile de Bessèges
2023
3rd Time trial, National Championships
4th Overall Tour de Wallonie
2024
National Championships
4th Road race
5th Time trial

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

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Grand Tour 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Giro d'Italia — — — — 83 —
Tour de France 106 89 70 — — 109
Vuelta a España Has not contested during his career
Legend
— Did not compete
DNF Did not finish
IP In progress

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Connor Swift

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Connor Swift (born 30 October 1995 in Thorne, ) is a British professional road racing cyclist who competes for . A versatile all-rounder specializing in classics and stage races, Swift is renowned for his punchy riding style and strong bike-handling skills, particularly on technical terrain. He is the cousin of fellow professional cyclist Ben Swift, with whom he has shared podiums in gravel events. Swift turned professional in 2017 with the British Continental team Madison Genesis, where he quickly established himself as a domestic talent by winning the British National Road Race Championship in 2018. He joined UCI ProTeam Arkéa–Samsic in 2019, marking his transition to the international , and achieved his first professional victories in 2021 with triumphs at Tro-Bro Léon and the general classification of the Tour du Poitou-Charentes. Since moving to in 2023, Swift has contributed to the team's campaigns, including a career-best 13th place at , while also excelling in emerging disciplines like racing. The reigning British National Champion, he has secured two wins in UCI World Series races, a () at the 2023 UCI World Championships, sixth place in 2024, and most recently defended his national gravel title on 14 September 2025. His consistent performances include fourth place at the 2023 Tour de Wallonie and fourth at the 2024 British National Road Race.

Early life and background

Upbringing and education

Connor Swift was born on 30 October 1995 in Thorne, . He spent his formative years in the local community of Thorne. Swift attended Trinity Academy in Thorne, a in the area, during his teenage years. There, he balanced academic studies with emerging extracurricular interests, including sports that would later influence his path. His initial exposure to cycling came around age 15 through triathlons, transitioning to dedicated via local clubs in , such as Wheelers, which supported grassroots development in a region not traditionally centered on the sport. This early involvement highlighted the role of community-based programs in nurturing talent outside established cycling heartlands. Swift's cousin, Ben Swift, is also a cyclist, providing familial context to his regional roots.

Family influences and entry into cycling

Connor Swift's entry into competitive cycling was significantly shaped by his family ties, particularly his cousin Ben Swift, a prominent professional cyclist who has ridden for teams including Ineos Grenadiers. Ben, nine years older, served as a key inspiration and mentor, providing Connor with early exposure to higher-level training and insights into the sport's demands during his formative years. This familial connection not only motivated Swift but also facilitated practical guidance as he transitioned from casual participation to structured racing. Growing up in , an area in not traditionally known for its , Swift's upbringing instilled resilience amid limited local opportunities for the sport. He began competitive endeavors around age 14-15 through school-organized triathlons, which introduced him to as a component of multisport events in local competitions. By focusing solely on shortly thereafter, Swift progressed to his first dedicated bike races in regional youth events, building experience in the challenging terrain of the region. Swift's talent caught the attention of British Cycling's talent identification programs in the mid-2010s, leading to his selection for the Cycling Team squad in 2014-15. This inclusion marked a pivotal step, as he advanced into junior road races by 2013-2014, competing in national junior events such as the Bath Road Club Junior Road Race and Hatherleigh Junior Road Race, where he earned points and recognition. These development opportunities honed his skills and bridged his amateur pursuits toward a professional trajectory.

Professional career

Madison Genesis period (2017–2019)

Connor Swift transitioned to professional by signing with the British UCI Continental team Madison Genesis ahead of the 2017 season, following successful amateur campaigns with Polypipe in 2015 and Envelopemaster Giant in 2016. His debut year proved promising, as he claimed victories in two rounds of the Tour Series series and the Leicester Castle Classic, demonstrating strong sprinting ability in domestic competitions. Swift also made his mark in international racing by participating in the , gaining valuable experience against higher-level competition. The 2018 season marked a breakthrough for Swift, highlighted by his victory in the , where he launched a decisive solo attack on the final lap to secure his first national title at age 22. This win, achieved as a Continental-level rider, underscored his growing prowess as a capable of enduring tough conditions and launching long-range efforts. Later that year, Swift earned a stagiaire contract with WorldTour team Dimension Data starting in August, providing exposure to elite professional racing without securing a full-time deal, while he continued competing for Madison Genesis in events like the , where he finished sixth on stage three. In 2019, Swift remained with Madison Genesis, opting to build further experience in UCI-level races rather than pursuing an immediate WorldTour move, and he again featured in the alongside domestic successes that honed his endurance. His time with the team, inspired in part by his cousin Ben Swift's professional career, solidified his reputation as an emerging talent in .

Arkéa–Samsic tenure (2019–2022)

Swift joined Arkéa–Samsic mid-season in 2019, transferring from the British Continental team Madison Genesis on May 13 to support sprinter , as the French squad entered its inaugural season as a UCI ProTeam. His breakthrough with the team came in 2021, when he secured his first professional victory at the Tro-Bro Léon, a UCI Europe Tour event in known for its gravel sectors, by edging out Piet Allegaert in a sprint from a five-rider breakaway group. Later that year, Swift claimed the overall title at the Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a four-stage race, demonstrating his breakaway strength and consistency by holding the lead after winning the points classification on the final stage. During his tenure, Swift evolved into a reliable for leader , making his Grand Tour debut at the where he completed the race in 106th place overall while contributing in crosswinds and breakaways. He returned for the , finishing 89th and providing support to Quintana amid the team's aggressive tactics. Swift also established himself in French classics, achieving consistent top-10 finishes such as third place on stage 4 of the 2022 Boucles de la , which underscored his versatility as a capable of contending in hilly one-day races and multi-stage events.

Ineos Grenadiers (2023–present)

Connor Swift joined in 2023 on a two-year contract, transitioning to the WorldTeam as a tasked with supporting the squad in and Grand Tours. His role emphasized versatility in cobbled and hilly terrain, building on prior Grand Tour exposure from Arkéa–Samsic to meet the team's demands for duties. Swift participated in the that year and has since competed in the event annually through 2025, consistently aiding team leaders in stage protection and breakaway control, including finishing 109th overall in 2025. He also made his debut in 2024. Swift contributed to Ineos Grenadiers' efforts at , finishing 48th in the Hell of the North after active positioning in the amid the race's demanding cobbles. These performances underscored his growing integration into the team's strategy. Swift's commitment to was affirmed in July 2024 with a two-year contract extension, securing his place through the end of 2026 and recognizing his reliable support across disciplines. By 2025, he had evolved into a more prominent figure in one-day races, taking leadership responsibilities in events like —where he finished 132nd after a mid-race incident—and the E3 Saxo Classic, where he placed 77th after battling through the Flemish hills. At the , Swift again served as a key aide, offering all-round support to the team's GC contenders across the 21 stages.

Racing disciplines and achievements

Road racing highlights

Connor Swift's road racing career features notable victories at the national and international levels, establishing him as a versatile rider capable of succeeding in both one-day classics and multi-stage events. In 2018, while riding for Madison Genesis, he claimed the British National Road Race Championships with a decisive solo attack in the final 12 kilometers of the race in Hertfordshire, marking his breakthrough as a domestic champion. Three years later, during his tenure with Arkéa–Samsic, Swift secured his first UCI-level professional win at the 2021 Tro-Bro Léon, a demanding one-day race in Brittany known for its rugged terrain; he edged out the field in a photo-finish sprint from a five-rider group, becoming the first British rider to triumph in the event. Later that season, he added a general classification victory at the Tour Poitou-Charentes en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a four-stage UCI ProSeries race, by maintaining consistent performances across varied terrain to finish ahead of Bruno Armirail and Morten Hulgaard. Swift has participated in five Grand Tours, primarily serving in support roles for his teams' leaders, with general classification finishes reflecting his domestique duties rather than personal GC ambitions. His results timeline is as follows:
YearGrand TourGC Position
2020Tour de France106th
2021Tour de France89th
2022Tour de France69th
2024Giro d'Italia83rd
2025Tour de France109th
These outings highlight his reliability in WorldTour pelotons, often contributing to breakaways or pace-setting on flat and rolling stages. He has also fulfilled key domestique roles in major WorldTour events, including supporting Nairo Quintana at the 2020 Tour de France and aiding Geraint Thomas in subsequent editions, often positioning teammates for sprints or controlling the bunch on key stages. Swift's performances have translated to solid UCI points accumulation, peaking in 2021 when he reached 93rd in the ProCyclingStats ranking with 526 points, largely from his Tro-Bro Léon victory and Tour Poitou-Charentes GC win; he maintained top-500 status in 2022 at 238th with 260 points before shifting focus to team support roles at .

Gravel and mountain bike results

Connor Swift has demonstrated significant versatility in , leveraging his background to excel in off-road conditions. His breakthrough came in 2023 with a at the held in , where he finished third in the men's elite race behind winner () and runner-up Florian Vermeersch (). Earlier that year, Swift secured a dominant solo victory at The Gralloch, the inaugural event in the UCI Gravel World Series, showcasing his ability to break away and maintain a lead over challenging terrain in . In 2024, Swift continued his strong form by winning the British National Gravel Championships in , claiming the elite men's title ahead of a competitive field. He followed this with a solid sixth-place finish at the in , , marking his second consecutive top-10 result at the global event and highlighting his consistency in high-stakes gravel competitions. Swift defended his national title in 2025 at the British Gravel Championships on September 14 in , , outsprinting his cousin and teammate Ben Swift in a dramatic finale after launching a decisive attack on the final lap of the 113.6 km course. Swift's success in has been bolstered by his skills from , which translate effectively to aggressive breakaways on mixed surfaces. Within , he has played a key role in promoting gravel riding, often incorporating off-road training sessions into the team's regimen to build versatility among riders. Swift's professional involvement in has been limited, with his focus primarily on road and gravel disciplines, though he competed in select events during his early career.

Personal life

Swift married Siany Swift in 2022. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in 2024.

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