From BMX world champion to mental health advocate: Shanaze Reade’s journey

Shanaze Reade is one of Britain’s most formidable cycling talents - a three-time BMX world champion and Olympic athlete who has become a powerful voice for inclusion, mental resilience and representation in sport. 

Now a popular figure among sports speakers, Shanaze uses her platform to inspire others through her lived experience, both on and off the track. 

In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, she reflects on breaking into a male-dominated sport, embracing her identity, and the mindset that fuelled her success.