AN INTIMATE EVENT WITH JUST 40 GUESTS
We’re hosting a very special evening at PAU Café with Ian Gilkes, a highly experienced British road racer with decades at the heart of competitive cycling.
Join us for an intimate evening of stories, insight and conversation, with just 40 guests in the room.
Tickets are £15, with every ticket donation going directly to Project PAU.
LIVE INTERVIEW
Go behind the scenes of Ian’s cycling career, from racing at elite level to competing across the UK and Europe.
AUDIENCE Q&A
Got a question for Ian? Hear his stories, insights and experiences from a lifetime spent racing and living cycling.
MEET & GREET
Meet Ian after the interview, grab a photo and chat all things cycling. With just 40 guests, get closer to the man behind the racing.
ABOUT IAN GILKES
A racer with decades of experience, Ian Gilkes has been part of British cycling for more than 30 years, from his early days as an amateur international to racing at elite level.
Ian first made his mark as an amateur, representing Great Britain and competing at the 1991 UCI Road World Championships. He continued to race competitively throughout the 1990s and 2000s, recording results across British and European road races, including a third place at Paris-Troyes in 1992.
His racing career has continued well beyond his early competitive years. Ian remains active in road racing today, with results including victory at the Hell of North Herefordshire in 2025, demonstrating that his competitive edge is still very much there.
HOSTED AT PAU CAFE ON 20TH NOV
A community hub for sport, coffee, events, and live talks. PAU Cafe brings together performance, culture, and conversation in the heart of Trentham — hosting intimate events with just 40 guests.
YOUR TICKET SUPPORTS YOUNG CYCLISTS
Every £15 ticket for this event goes directly to Project PAU, our free cycling academy for 13–18 year olds, giving young riders access to the knowledge, advice and inspiration they need to develop both on and off the bike.
From learning how to fuel for a race to understanding what it takes to train, prepare and perform, Project PAU gives young cyclists the tools to become more confident, capable and well rounded.
So come and spend an evening hearing stories from someone who has been at the highest level of the sport, and help us give the next generation the opportunity to find their own path in cycling.
