Jonathan Shubert

Jonathan Shubert is an avid sportsman, specialising in cycling, and has broken World Records for his incredible cycling feats. Becoming the first human to break the 3-hour barrier for cycling 100 miles, Jonathan is a role model for challenging conventional ideas and continues to push the boundaries of what is considered achievable. Outside of his presenting and cycling, Jonathan is also regularly booked as a speaker for a range of events, specialising in the topics of peak performance, mental resilience, motivation and inspiration.

A passionate cyclist, Jonathan is currently working as a Presenter for Global Cycling Network Limited, as lead presenter of scientific sporting documentaries. He has previously worked as an outstanding science teacher at the world-class, British School Muscat, the 2019 International School of the Year. A philanthropist with adventure and exploration at heart, Jonathan has used World Record-Breaking sporting performance for the benefit of others. Jonathan has worked as part of the Lifting Hands International organisation, raising money for housing projects through his 47-hour crossing of Oman and working directly in Greek refugee camps to build female-friendly spaces and educational inclusion. 

After studying Genetics, Secondary Education and Teaching, Jonathan began work as a Retail Sales Assistant for Condor Cycles. Leading a diverse career, Jonathan later went on to work as a Teacher of Science at Burnham Grammar School and a European Tour Guide for La Fuga Cycling Tours. He has also been a Teacher of Biology and Additional Sciences at the British School Muscat, delivering education to 220 students weekly and pushing the importance of working in a strong, cohesive team. In his work as a teacher, Jonathan has worked to engage, personalise and connect with a variety of individuals, something that helps him as a speaker for events.

A multiple British champion and world record cyclist, Jonathan’s talents have seen him become a popular choice as a speaker for events. Over the past decade, he has spoken at numerous events, including events such as the 2018 Hassak Adventure where he was the opening keynote. At this event, Jonathan spoke of themes of teamwork, resilience and goal setting to an audience of over 200 people. Also as a speaker, Jonathan speaks about reducing the 100-mile cycling world record by 13 minutes and reducing the time taken to cross Oman record from six days to just 47 hours.

In his proficiency as a speaker, Jonathan uses the life lessons learnt during his teaching and cycling feats to engage audiences. Throughout his career, Jonathan has been the recipient of various awards, such as the 2020 Bidlake Memorial, 2019 British Best All-Rounder and the British National 24-Hour Cycling Time Trial Champion. With a passion to engage with people, and on a mission to push boundaries of what is possible, Jonathan is the perfect speaker to inspire a range of corporate audiences.