Elinor Barker Pregnancy Ends Cycling Season
- Elinor Barker, the decorated Welsh cyclist and four-time Olympic medalist, has announced she is pregnant and will conclude her 2025 season.
- Barker finished 16th in the championships, a little more than five minutes behind fellow Welsh competitor Zoe Backstedt.
- The cyclist expressed gratitude for the support she receives.
Elinor Barker, the Olympic medalist, ends her 2025 cycling season due to pregnancy. Barker, who recently competed in the British National Road championships, shared the news with her followers, marking the premature conclusion of her competitive year. This means the Welsh cyclist will miss the Women’s road World Championships, including the time trial event. The athlete expressed gratitude for the support she’s received.She humorously noted the challenges of concealing a pregnancy in form-fitting cycling attire. News Directory 3 provides immediate updates on this and other sports stories. Barker anticipates welcoming her second child in December. Discover what’s next for the celebrated cyclist and her return to competition.
Elinor Barker Ends Season, Expecting Second Child
Elinor Barker, the decorated Welsh cyclist and four-time Olympic medalist, has announced she is pregnant and will conclude her 2025 season. The 30-year-old shared the news with her social media followers following the British National Road championships in Ceredigion.
Barker finished 16th in the championships, a little more than five minutes behind fellow Welsh competitor Zoe Backstedt. The pregnancy also means Barker will miss the Women’s Road World Championships in September, including the time trial event.
The cyclist expressed gratitude for the support she receives. “Extremely lucky once again to have full support from @unoxteam and @britishcycling and to be surrounded by so many experts,” Barker posted.
She also humorously noted the challenges of concealing a pregnancy while wearing cycling gear: “Ps. If you’re trying to hide a pregnancy at work, try to pick a job that doesn’t require wearing skintight Lycra every day.”
What’s next
Barker anticipates welcoming her second child in December and plans to return to competition after the birth.