Joshua Golliker
Hometown
Redhill, United Kingdom
Date of birth
23 March 2004
Languages
English
Nickname
Golly
Londoner Josh Golliker is a rising UK talent, who burst onto the cycling scene over the past two seasons, with three stage wins and the points jersey at the Valle d’Aosta, one of the premier climbing stage races on the U23 calendar, as well as sixth place at the 2024 Il Lombardia U23.
He loves the adrenaline of racing and pushing himself beyond his previous limits in the high mountains.
As a kid, he played every sport he could, but cycling was always the one he loved most. Hard work and talent brought him to EF Education-Aevolo and now Josh wants show that he has got what it takes to have a successful career in the WorldTour.
Josh lives at home in England and likes to spend his free time going for long walks and reading.
Questions & Answers
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
The Patagonia mountain range
If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be? Why?
Banker or trader. The economy is very interesting to me.
Think about your best teammate ever. What was the quality in them that you appreciated?
Lifted up others around them.
What is your favourite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Sesquipedalian: a word meaning a word which is too long and complicated.
Who is your favourite athlete? What do you admire about them?
Michael Phelps for his dedication.