British track cycling has long been, and continues to be, a global benchmark, with names such as Chris Hoy, Jason and Laura Kenny, and Bradley Wiggins accumulating Olympic medals and shaping a tradition of excellence. Today, that golden generation has retired, but the next wave of talent is emerging, and among them is a name already catching the eye of coaches and observers: Henry Hobbs. At just 18 years old, this versatile sprinter combines power, speed, and tactical maturity, boasting an impressive record on both track and road that has earned him a place in one of the world’s leading development squads.
Hobbs: A Family of Two Talents
Henry Hobbs is not the only member of his family making waves on the bike. His older brother, Noah Hobbs, has also forged a promising career, achieving success on both road and track, and riding for EF Education–Aevolo, where he has distinguished himself in stage races and European championships. Despite only three years separating them, the two brothers share a passion for cycling and a competitive edge, each having progressed through WorldTour-calibre junior development teams: Henry with Visma Development Team, and Noah with EF. This close proximity in age and experience has given Henry tangible examples to learn from while forging his own path to the top.
Henry first made his mark at the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club in London, his hometown. There, he honed his raw sprinting abilities—powerful starts, explosive acceleration, and tactical awareness. These foundations enabled him to rise quickly through the ranks and secure a spot on the British junior squad, where he immediately demonstrated his potential with standout performances.
In 2024, at just 16, he competed at the British National Track Championships, claiming bronze in the kilometre time trial with a personal best of 1:02.574, finishing a mere four-tenths of a second from gold. A few months later, he announced himself on the international stage by winning the individual pursuit at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Luoyang, China, while also securing silver in the kilometre and bronze in the team pursuit.
The following year, in 2025, Henry continued his meteoric rise. At the Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, he took the kilometre and omnium titles, while finishing silver in the team pursuit alongside Rory Gravelle, Max Hinds, Dan Thompson, and Albie Jones. These results highlighted his ability to excel individually while seamlessly integrating into team events. At the European Junior Championships, he added a victory in the individual pursuit, setting a junior world record of 3:03.246, and earned silver in the team pursuit. On the road, his performances were equally impressive: podiums at Nokere Koerse Juniors, top-10 finishes at Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne Juniors, Paris–Roubaix Juniors, and the Guido Reybrouck Classic, along with a stage win at the Trophée Centre Morbihan—all at just 18 years old.
Looking Ahead: Visma, Matthew Brennan, and the Path to the WorldTour
By joining the Visma Development Team, Henry enters a carefully structured development pathway, similar to that of other promising British riders like Matthew Brennan. Brennan, also transitioning from track to road, quickly amassed victories in junior classics and has gone on to achieve professional success with stage wins in the Volta a Catalunya and Tour de Romandie.
The parallel between the two riders perfectly illustrates the British strategy: develop young talent on the track to build power, explosiveness, and tactical intelligence, then gradually integrate them into WorldTour development teams, where road experience completes the rider profile. Like Brennan, Henry benefits from this environment, progressing step by step, learning from top teammates, and setting his sights on the WorldTour, the Olympic Games, World Championships, or other major international competitions.
Henry Hobbs’ potential is remarkable, given his already rare versatility: he excels in pure sprint disciplines, endurance events such as the individual pursuit and omnium, and demonstrates consistency on the road, hinting at a bright future across all race types. While his brother Noah continues to impress on the U23 circuit and in European stage races, Henry is carving his own path on both track and road, with an already impressive record and steady progression. His youth, junior achievements, and integration into a prestigious development squad make him a rider to watch closely, both for talent scouts and professional teams, as well as for anyone hoping to see the UK continue to dominate world cycling.
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