James "Guzza" Gullen (born 15 October 1989) is an English racing cyclist from Yorkshire who rides for JLT–Condor.

Career

Gullen began his racing career in his native Yorkshire, however he often credits his success to the brutal conditions at the famed Salt Ayre World Champs in Lancashire. Gullen has a host of victories to his name including GC wins in the Tour of the North and notable National B races. James’ most famed discipline is undoubtedly the Time Trial, with numerous victories and strong placings at national events. Gullen truly carved his name into the Mount Rushmore of cycling history by riding an 18.16 10 mile TT, an achievement which at the time was the 5th fastest ever. Gullen has also written his name into cycling folklore by claiming 777 victories on the North West's most famous Strava segments.

Throughout his young career Gullen has enjoyed corporate support from a variety of cycling sponsors including Hope, Pinarello, Rotor and Starley. Gullen's successes have also brought about a number of private sponsors including Lambert and Butler, Ruddles and The Barn coffee shop of Scorton, Lancashire.

In the winter of 2013, Gullen led a revolution in the North West cycling scene which saw numerous cyclists join specially organised winter teams. Gullen began this revolution by forming Team Hustle, he then went on to ride for Team Gabba, and was recently announced as team captain for a newly established team, Big Northern Setup, a team which promises to aid riders of Northern heritage through their winter training.

Major results

James Gullen at Lancaster University CC's Points Grabber Race

2011

1st Overall Morecambe Two-Day

2012

2nd Overall Holme Valley Wheelers Two-Day 1st Stage 2 (ITT)

2013

1st Jim Rogers Memorial Road Race

2nd British National Hill Climb Championships

2nd Otley CC Two-stage Hill-Climb

3rd West Pennine RC 14 Mile Hilly Time Trial

2014

1st Out of the Saddle Road Race

1st Overall Tour of the North

1st Nelson Wheelers Hilly 50

1st John May Memorial Road Race

1st North West Regional Road Race Championships

2015

2nd Out of the Saddle Road Race

2nd York Cycleworks Elite Road Race

3rd North West Regional Road Race Championships

2016

1st Jim Rogers Memorial Road Race

1st Stage 3 An Post Ras

2nd Time trial, National Road Championships

2017

1st Overall An Post Ras

1st Stage 2 Tour de Taiwan

2nd Beaumont Trophy

3rd Time trial, National Road Championships

2018

5th Time trial, National Road Championships