Jack Reed will embark on the new French cycling season with some extra support from home thanks to a sponsorship deal with BDO Guernsey.
Reed, 20, is about to start his third season in France.
He has joined the Sportbreizh Axel Armor-lux team, a national team and development squad based in Brittany, where, as he explained on the Cool Down podcast late last year, he will take on more of a leadership role.
Reed has been based in France since 2022 and competed for the national team VCP Loudéac, achieving podium finishes while competing against some of the best young riders in France.
In 2025, Reed’s race programme is set to include GP Plouay, 3 Jour De Cherbourg and Tour Loire-Atlantique.
“Every time I get on the bike for a race I feel that I’m representing Guernsey, so I’m enormously grateful for the support from home, and especially from BDO Guernsey.
“Professional cycling requires a huge amount of commitment and I’m looking forward to a new season with a new team.
“I moved back to France and will be spending another year out here racing and training, competing every week against some of the best riders. This sponsorship allows me to focus fully on my development and push myself to the next level.”
BDO Guernsey’s Managing Director, Richard Searle, said: “Jack has shown great promise in his first couple of seasons in France and we’re happy to be playing a part in his ongoing journey.
“We were most impressed by Jack’s commitment and drive, and hope our sponsorship allows him to succeed and achieve even greater things. Jack is doing the whole island proud and we wish him every success for this season.”