Lizzie Deignan MBE is one of Britain’s most accomplished road cyclists, with a career spanning both track and road racing at the highest level. She first gained national recognition at the London 2012 Olympics, winning Team GB’s first medal of the Games with silver in the road race. Over the years, she has claimed some of the most prestigious titles in cycling, including UCI World Champion (2015), Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist (2014), and four-time British National Road Race Champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017). Now riding for Team Lidl-Trek, Lizzie remains a key figure in the sport, competing at the top level and mentoring the next generation of riders.
Lizzie’s early career was marked by success in track cycling, winning seven gold medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup (2008) and gold in the Team Pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships (2009). She transitioned to road racing in 2009 and quickly established herself as a dominant force, winning the youth classification at the Giro d’Italia Donne (2009). Since then, she has continued to secure major victories, including Tour of Flanders (2016), La Course (2020), GP de Plouay (2020, 2021), Tour de Suisse (2021), and the Women’s Tour (2019).
One of her greatest achievements came in 2021, when she won the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes, making history with a remarkable solo breakaway 80km from the finish. She has also represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games—London 2012 (silver), Rio 2016 (5th place), and Tokyo 2020 (11th place)—proving her consistency at the highest level of the sport. Throughout her career, she has been a leader both on and off the bike, helping shape the future of women’s cycling while continuing to compete at an elite level.
Lizzie’s impact extends beyond racing. Her autobiography Steadfast (2017) provides an honest account of her journey, from her early years in the sport to her biggest victories. In recognition of her contributions to cycling, she was awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours. Announcing that 2025 will be her final professional season, she is set to retire as Lidl-Trek’s Road Captain, closing out a career defined by resilience, leadership, and groundbreaking success in the sport.
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Lizzie Deignan MBE's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Leadership & High Performance
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work-Life Balance & Motherhood
- Breaking Barriers & Changing the Game
- Mindset & Motivation
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Lizzie Deignan was the highlight of many speakers at our annual summit (for c.600+ colleagues). She captivated the audience with stories of her impressive cycling achievements, with a unique combination of humility, hard truths and humour. From her childhood, to the Olympics, to the first Tour de France Femmes, multiple accolades, juggling cycling with parenthood and being a role model in sport, even beyond cycling. An inspiration to the die-hard cyclists amongst us, as well as those who had barely set foot on a bike!” - Selena, Senior Managing Director, Teneo
- 2023 - Appointed MBE for Services to Cycling in the New Year Honours List
- 2021 - Winner of the Women's Paris-Roubaix
- 2016 - Gold medallist at the UCI Road World Championships
- 2015 - Gold medallist at the UCI Road World Championships
- 2015 - Silver medallist at the UCI Road World Championships in the Team Time Trial
- 2014 - Gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games in the Road Race
- 2010 - Silver medallist at the Commonwealth Games in the Road Race
- 2010 - Silver medallist at the World UCI Track World Championships in the Team Pursuit
- 2010 - Silver medallist at the World UCI Track World Championships in the Omnium
- 2009 - Gold medallist at the World UCI Track World Championships in the Team Pursuit
- 2009 - Silver medallist at the World UCI Track World Championships in the Scratch
- 2009 - Bronze medallist at the World UCI Track World Championships in the Points Race
