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Sophie Wright (cyclist)

Sophie Kate Wright (born 15 March 1999) is an English racing cyclist, who rides for British amateur team Ribble Outliers. Wright is a former junior national mountain biking champion and has represented Great Britain in the UCI Road World Championships.

Early life

Wright grew up in Horsford in Norfolk. She attended Hellesdon High School.

Career

In 2016 Wright won the junior women's cross-country mountain biking championship which was held in Sweden. Also in 2016, Wright finished in third place in the junior women's road race at the European Road Championships, finishing behind Liane Lippert and Elisa Balsamo.

In 2017 Wright underwent two heart surgeries to cure a condition that threatened to derail her career.

In 2018 Wright decided to concentrate on road cycling. She joined professional WorldTour team and won the Tour of the Reservoir. She also rode in the women's road race event at the UCI Road World Championships held in Innsbruck, Austria.

For the 2021 season, Wright joined the team, following the disbandment of .

In 2024, Wright took part in the British National Road Race Championships. She attacked from the leading group with to go, however suffered a puncture whilst in the lead and was unable to finish on the podium.

For the 2025 season, Wright joined Ribble Outliers, primarily competing in gravel cycling.

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