From the Olympic Games to the World Championships and every international event in between, Shanaze Reade is a stand-out BMX and track cyclist. Having amassed an enviable trophy cabinet in her more than two decades in the sport, Shanaze not only thrives in the women’s division but regularly outranks her male counterparts, proving her dominance in the often-male led sport. An inspiration to many, Shanaze’s winning mindset, self-belief and resilience are character traits she discusses as an event speaker. Instilling the same qualities for success in her audiences, Shanaze is a hugely sought-after speaker to motivate individuals and entire teams.
With three Women’s BMX World Championship golds to her name, it is fair to say Shanaze is one of the most impressive performers on the track. Winning a further two World titles and eight European all as a junior, Shanaze was later selected to represent Team GB in the first-ever BMX event included at the Olympic Games. She competed in both 2008, as the sole woman competitor for England and 2012, making it to the final on both occasions. Alongside her BMX success, Shanaze was a prominent track cyclist, an event which saw her twice win Gold at the UCI Track World Championships in the Women’s Team Sprint with Victoria Pendleton and once at the British National Team Sprint Championships in 2019.
An athlete known for her power, Shanaze gained such a reputation in her early career. Showing a natural aptitude for sports, Shanaze first tried her hand at sprint and shot-put events in athletics, before finding her feet on a bike aged only ten. Shanaze was a stand-out from the outset, pushing herself by competing against older professions and men, on each occasion securing impressive results, most often wins. At the age of 17, Shanaze won the 2006 British National 19 and Over Men’s competition, proving herself a competitor to watch.
Now focusing her attention on coaching and mentoring, Shanaze is supporting BMXer Bethany Shriever with her Tokyo Olympic ambitions, in addition to acting as an ambassador to Access Sport and British Cycling. Being such a high-profile role model in her sport, Shanaze was named The Sunday Times Young Sportswoman of the Year in 2007 and has gone on to be highly sought after for speaking engagements. Her previous talks include the Bristol and Manchester Influencer Dinners where she spoke on topics like goal setting, resilience and self-belief.
How to hire Shanaze Reade
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Shanaze Reade for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Shanaze's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Athlete Mindset
- Addiction
- Transitioning
- Goal Setting
- Resilience
- Self-Belief
Read feedback for Shanaze at corporate events below:
"I wanted to send a short message to say thank you to you and Champions Speakers for the assistance in organising our event with Shanaze yesterday evening. It was a huge success and we hope the audience enjoyed it as much as we did. On that note, we would be very grateful if you could pass on our thanks to Shanaze. Speaking for myself, Shanaze was absolutely brilliant, and her willingness to be honest and vulnerable in order to convey her incredibly worthy message was incredibly inspiring" - Ashley, HSF
"Shanaze has been an ambassador at a number of our live and virtual events, both for customers and colleagues, and has talked openly about her experiences in both her professional and personal life. She is incredibly versatile and relates extremely well to all types of individuals, whilst providing honest stories about how she has achieved success despite times of adversity. She has excellent communication skills and is down to earth, meaning that she resonates well with our different audiences. We would highly recommend Shanaze as an ambassador for future events." - Sam Robson, Brand Partnerships Manager, HSBC
- 2007 – Named The Sunday Times Young Sportswoman of the Year
- 3x BMX World Championship Gold Medals
- 2x Women’s Track Cycling World Championship Golds
- 2x Olympic Games Competed At
