ned boulting

Norris Edward “Ned” Boulting, born on July 11, 1969, in Andover, Hampshire, is a British sports journalist, television presenter, and podcaster. He attended Bedford School and later studied modern languages at Jesus College, Cambridge. His career in television began in 1997 with Sky Sports, where he worked on “Soccer Saturday.” In 2001, he joined ITV Sports, expanding his coverage to include football events such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the FA Cup.

Since 2003, Boulting has been an integral part of ITV’s Tour de France coverage, establishing himself as a respected reporter, presenter, and writer in the cycling world. His work in cycling also extends to other major events like the Tour of Britain and the Vuelta a España. In 2006, he received the Royal Television Society’s Sports News Reporter of the Year Award. Boulting transitioned into commentating in 2015, providing commentary for ITV4’s cycling coverage, including the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire and the Vuelta a España, often alongside David Millar. He also covered the London 2012 Summer Paralympics for Channel 4 and made his darts commentary debut at the 2020 Masters after a decade as a pundit for ITV Sport PDC events.

Beyond his broadcasting roles, Boulting is an accomplished author, having published several books related to cycling, including “How I Won the Yellow Jumper: Dispatches from the Tour de France” (2011) and “On The Road Bike: The Search for a Nation’s Cycling Soul” (2013). He has also produced and directed television programs such as “Dutch Master – A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp” (1998) and “Steven Gerrard – A Year in My Life” (2006). Since April 2020, Boulting has co-presented the podcast “Streets Ahead,” focusing on active travel infrastructure.