Rebecca Charlton has been announced as the host for the BikeBiz Awards 2026.
This year, the awards will be hosted at the Button Factory in Birmingham on 15 October. For 2026, there are several new awards, with 20 awards across five categories. Winners will be announced live on the night.
Rebecca, the BikeBiz team and award sponsors will present the trophies to winners. The finalists, announced earlier this year, will get the opportunity to say a few words when accepting their award.
For many, Rebecca is a familiar face and has also hosted the BikeBiz awards on several occasions. Rebecca is an experienced TV presenter, commentator and journalist, with a strong focus on cycling, fitness and sport – most recently presenting daily highlights coverage of both the Tour de France and La Vuelta on Channel 5.
Alongside hosting awards ceremonies, panel sessions and Q&As, Rebecca is an established podcast host and regular contributor to Cycling Podcast Feminin and Wheeltalk, combining her broadcasting experience with a deep knowledge of cycling, having raced across multiple disciplines herself.
Alongside her media career, Rebecca is passionate about inspiring others through cycling and is currently a Cycling Ambassador for Cure Leukaemia.
On returning as host, Rebecca commented:
After 20 years in the cycling industry, it means a huge amount to me to be part of a night that celebrates the people, brands, new ideas and innovation that make this such a brilliant industry to be part of.
The BikeBiz Industry Awards are always a fantastic celebration, and I’m really excited to be returning as host and bringing everyone together for another memorable evening.
BikeBiz Awards Timings:
18:00- 18:30 – Arrival/Welcome drinks
19:15 – Food
20:15 – Awards ceremony
21:30 – Networking/Drinks
Tickets are available on the BikeBiz Awards website. BikeBiz readers can use the discount code BikeBiz26 for £10 off their ticket.
A big thank you to this year’s sponsors, including charity partner: The Bikeability Trust, retailer category sponsor: V12 Retail Finance, event partners: Reid Bikes and Windwave, and Topeak for sponsoring the Mechanic of the Year award.
For information about sponsorship opportunities for the BikeBiz Awards in 2027, contact Richard Setters: rsetters@datateam.co.uk
