Contact

For all enquiries, please contact:

Paul Hughes
📧 paulhughes245@yahoo.co.uk – call 07872 694745
📍 Ripponden, West Yorkshire, UK

Paul manages all sponsorship, media and partnership enquiries on Elsie’s behalf.

Media enquiries

Elsie is available for:

  • Interviews (print, online, radio)
  • Features on junior sport, para sport or innovation
  • Event appearances
  • Talks and community engagement (where appropriate)

Please get in touch to discuss availability and requirements.

Short biography (for media use)

Elsie Hughes is a young racing cyclist from Ripponden in West Yorkshire. Born (in 2011) without her left forearm, she competes across track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross and road/circuit racing, regularly racing against able-bodied riders as well as in national para competition.

After turning 14, Elsie made her debut at National Para Track Championships, where she finished on the podium in mixed-classification events. She is now part of the British Cycling Para Programme, receiving specialist coaching with the aim of competing internationally in the future.

Elsie’s journey combines performance, innovation and inclusion, supported by a growing network of coaches, engineers, clubs and partners.

Key facts at a glance

  • Birth: January 2011
  • Location: Ripponden, West Yorkshire
  • Disciplines: Track, MTB, Cyclo-Cross, Road/Circuit
  • Classification: Para C5
  • Competition: Able-bodied & para events
  • Programme: British Cycling Paracycling pathway

Photography & assets

High-resolution images and supporting material are available on request, including:

  • Action photography (track, MTB, cyclo-cross, road)
  • Portrait images
  • Equipment and innovation imagery
  • Biography and background notes

Please contact us to request access.

Sponsorship & partnerships

We welcome conversations with organisations and individuals interested in supporting Elsie through:

  • Sponsorship
  • Equipment or technical collaboration
  • Engineering and innovation projects
  • Coaching or performance support

Partnerships are built on shared values, long-term thinking and mutual benefit.

Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Elsie’s journey.
We look forward to connecting with you.