ned boulting

Award-winning sports journalist, television presenter, and author Ned Boulting was honored with the Royal Television Society’s Sports News Reporter of the Year Award in 2006, recognizing his significant contributions to sports broadcasting. His television career commenced in 1997 with Sky Sports, where he worked on ‘Soccer Saturday.’ Boulting then transitioned to ITV Sports in 2001, expanding his comprehensive coverage to include major football events such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the FA Cup. Since 2003, he has been an integral and respected voice in ITV’s extensive Tour de France coverage, establishing his authority as a reporter, presenter, and writer in the cycling world. Boulting’s expertise in cycling extends beyond the Tour de France, encompassing other premier events like the Tour of Britain and the Vuelta a España.

These include ‘How I Won the Yellow Jumper: Dispatches from the Tour de France,’ published in 2011, and ‘On The Road Bike: The Search for a Nation’s Cycling Soul,’ released in 2013. His creative talents also span television production and direction, evidenced by programs such as ‘Dutch Master – A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp’ in 1998 and ‘Steven Gerrard – A Year in My Life’ in 2006. In 2018, Boulting launched the revamped ‘Tour de Ned’ theatrical cycling roadshow, further engaging with his audience through live events. Maintaining his active presence in the cycling community, since April 2020, Boulting has co-presented the popular podcast ‘Streets Ahead,’ which focuses on active travel infrastructure.