John Archibald (cyclist)
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John Archibald (born 14 November 1990) is a Scottish racing cyclist, Commonwealth Games medallist, former professional and time-trial record holder.
Career
He competed in the men's individual pursuit event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He reached the final, winning the silver medal. Archibald became a double British champion after winning the British National Individual Pursuit Championships at the British National Track Championships in 2019 and 2020.
He rode professionally for UCI ProTeam Ribble Weldtite and Team Polti VisitMalta.
In 2023, he joined a digital marketing and web design agency as a Digital Marketing Account Manager.
He broke the 100 mile time-trial record in 2024 and the 50 mile time-trial record in 2025.
In 2025 he paired with Chris McDonald, a visually impaired cyclist, as a tandem pilot.
Personal life
He is the brother of Scottish cyclist Katie Archibald, and cousin of Leyton Orient player Theo Archibald.
Major results
Road
2018
4th Time trial, National Championships
2019
National Championships 2nd Time trial 3rd Road race
3rd Team relay, UCI World Championships
2021
5th Time trial, National Championships
2022
4th Time trial, National Championships
6th Time trial, Commonwealth Games
Track
2018
UCI World Cup 1st Team pursuit, London 2nd Team pursuit, Milton
National Championships 1st Points race 3rd Individual pursuit 3rd Team pursuit
2nd Individual pursuit, Commonwealth Games
2019
National Championships 1st Individual pursuit 1st Team pursuit
2020
National Championships 1st Individual pursuit 1st Team pursuit
2022
2nd Scratch, Commonwealth Games
3rd Points race, National Championships
External links
- at UCI
- at Cycling Archives
- at ProCyclingStats
- at Commonwealth Games Scotland
- at InterSportStats
- at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games