On a rain-slicked Friday night in Yorkshire last week, a first-year junior ripped up the script. At the Lister Horsfall Ilkley Grand Prix, Milo Wills (Tekkerz CC) infiltrated the winning break, coolly surfing a ten-rider move stacked with elite contenders, before launching the sprint of his young life to beat seasoned pros Finn Crockett and Will Truelove. The 17-year-old’s finger-to-the-lips celebration didn’t just win the race – it announced him to a national audience.
It was a result that forced the domestic scene to ask: Who is this kid, and how good can he become? Keen to find out the answers, The British Continental spoke to Will’s dad, Magnus, and his rider-manager, TEKKERZ CC boss Alec Briggs.
Milo Wills (TEKKERZ CC) celebrates as he crosses the line in first place. Image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
Hailing from South London, Milo is very much a product of the vibrant cycling community around Herne Hill Velodrome, the historic Olympic track known for nurturing young talent. Representing Tekkerz CC domestically and signed internationally with the Willebrord Wil Vooruit–Hagens Berman–Jayco junior team, Milo embodies the passion and competitive spirit fostered at Herne Hill. Magnus proudly notes, “He has always been very ambitious to achieve at the highest level with his cycling, and it’s great to see him getting the win as a first-year junior.”
He has always been very ambitious to achieve at the highest level with his cycling
Milo’s cycling journey began early, heavily influenced by his supportive family. His father, Magnus, a South London club cyclist who began racing in his thirties, recalls, “We’re lucky to live in southeast London where there is an amazingly supportive cycling community based around Herne Hill.” He says Milo was also into “things with wheels, had a balance bike and was riding a bike with pedals when he was 3. I took him to a Go-Ride race organised by Penge CC and he loved it.” Milo then “started riding on the track with VC Londres when he was eight.” These formative experiences laid a solid foundation for Milo’s competitive spirit and cycling passion, and Magnus is quick to credit the institutions that shaped his son, including: Herne Hill Velodrome, VC Londres, the Tuesday-night sessions at Gravesend Cyclopark, GKR Racing and, today, Tekkerz CC.
Though Milo began on the track, it was in cyclocross that his potential truly shone through. Demonstrating independence and determination from a young age, Milo frequently made solo journeys to Gravesend Cyclopark for training sessions. His commitment paid off handsomely. In January 2024, Milo won the British under-16 national cyclocross title, followed by an outstanding performance at his World Championship debut in January 2025, where he helped Great Britain secure its first-ever mixed relay world title in Liévin alongside Zoe Bäckstedt, Cat Ferguson, Oscar Amey, Thomas Mein, and the Roche brothers. Additionally, he earned a commendable 10th place in the individual junior race at those championships and secured a national junior runner-up medal back home.
Milo’s talent was quickly recognised by Alec Briggs, founder of Tekkerz CC and a prominent figure in the cycling community. Briggs remembers clearly: “Milo, he’s obviously been floating around Herne Hill for years. I saw he was doing really well in cross maybe two, three years ago. I think he asked me to borrow some wheels or something for a little bit. So I loaned him some wheels.”
Anyone that does well in cyclocross, in my books, has the potential to go anywhere on the road or mountain bike
Briggs emphasises the transferable nature of cyclocross skills: “Anyone that does well in cyclocross, in my books, has the potential to go anywhere on the road or mountain bike.” For Milo, this translated directly into his remarkable crit racing capabilities, as evidenced by his Ilkley triumph.
Milo’s rise has been guided by skilled coaching, initially under Ian Cook at Herne Hill Velodrome and later by Ian Field, whose expertise refined Milo’s natural talent into competitive dominance. Magnus attributes Milo’s balanced personality to a mix of traits from both parents: “I think he’s got my competitive instinct combined with his mum’s calmness and composure, which seems to be a good combination.”
Milo Wills in action at Otley. Image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
Milo’s training environment, surrounded by talented teammates like Oscar and Alfie Amey at Tekkerz CC, has significantly shaped his rapid progress. Magnus highlights this camaraderie, noting, “Having other riders who are similarly ambitious and competitive to train with is really important, and it helps that they are both lovely lads.”
Beyond raw talent, Milo possesses a charismatic, engaging personality. Briggs describes him fondly: “He’s wicked, man. He’s so funny. He’s a proper menace, proper cheeky, proper South London boy. He loves it. He’s got great music taste… he’s got the charisma to back it up. And I think that’s what’s special about him.”
I’ve given him the advantage of not overdeveloping him by keeping him on second-hand bikes for as long as possible
Magnus humorously attributes some of Milo’s early growth to a parenting strategy of deliberate restraint: “I’ve given him the advantage of not overdeveloping him by keeping him on second-hand bikes for as long as possible.” Now fully supported with professional-grade gear from Tekkerz CC and Canyon, Milo is, according to Magnus, “absolutely flying.”
With performances like the one at Ilkley, only his third-ever Elite National Crit, Milo has shown extraordinary promise, capturing attention across British cycling. Briggs encapsulates the excitement perfectly: “His talent speaks for itself. I don’t need to talk about that… he’s got the confidence, but he’s humble in the right ways too. And I really do think he’s got a bright future. Happy to have him, lucky to have him, for sure.”
Milo Wills is quickly becoming one of British cycling’s most exciting stories—not just a name for the future, but a compelling figure in the present. As fans eagerly follow his journey, one thing is certain: Milo’s story is just beginning, and it promises to be thrilling.
Updated 10.30, 10th July 2025.
On a rain-slicked Friday night in Yorkshire last week, a first-year junior ripped up the script. At the Lister Horsfall Ilkley Grand Prix, Milo Wills (Tekkerz CC) infiltrated the winning break, coolly surfing a ten-rider move stacked with elite contenders, before launching the sprint of his young life to beat seasoned pros Finn Crockett and Will Truelove. The 17-year-old’s finger-to-the-lips celebration didn’t just win the race – it announced him to a national audience.
It was a result that forced the domestic scene to ask: Who is this kid, and how good can he become? Keen to find out the answers, The British Continental spoke to Will’s dad, Magnus, and his rider-manager, TEKKERZ CC boss Alec Briggs.
Hailing from South London, Milo is very much a product of the vibrant cycling community around Herne Hill Velodrome, the historic Olympic track known for nurturing young talent. Representing Tekkerz CC domestically and signed internationally with the Willebrord Wil Vooruit–Hagens Berman–Jayco junior team, Milo embodies the passion and competitive spirit fostered at Herne Hill. Magnus proudly notes, “He has always been very ambitious to achieve at the highest level with his cycling, and it’s great to see him getting the win as a first-year junior.”
Milo’s cycling journey began early, heavily influenced by his supportive family. His father, Magnus, a South London club cyclist who began racing in his thirties, recalls, “We’re lucky to live in southeast London where there is an amazingly supportive cycling community based around Herne Hill.” He says Milo was also into “things with wheels, had a balance bike and was riding a bike with pedals when he was 3. I took him to a Go-Ride race organised by Penge CC and he loved it.” Milo then “started riding on the track with VC Londres when he was eight.” These formative experiences laid a solid foundation for Milo’s competitive spirit and cycling passion, and Magnus is quick to credit the institutions that shaped his son, including: Herne Hill Velodrome, VC Londres, the Tuesday-night sessions at Gravesend Cyclopark, GKR Racing and, today, Tekkerz CC.
Though Milo began on the track, it was in cyclocross that his potential truly shone through. Demonstrating independence and determination from a young age, Milo frequently made solo journeys to Gravesend Cyclopark for training sessions. His commitment paid off handsomely. In January 2024, Milo won the British under-16 national cyclocross title, followed by an outstanding performance at his World Championship debut in January 2025, where he helped Great Britain secure its first-ever mixed relay world title in Liévin alongside Zoe Bäckstedt, Cat Ferguson, Oscar Amey, Thomas Mein, and the Roche brothers. Additionally, he earned a commendable 10th place in the individual junior race at those championships and secured a national junior runner-up medal back home.
Milo’s talent was quickly recognised by Alec Briggs, founder of Tekkerz CC and a prominent figure in the cycling community. Briggs remembers clearly: “Milo, he’s obviously been floating around Herne Hill for years. I saw he was doing really well in cross maybe two, three years ago. I think he asked me to borrow some wheels or something for a little bit. So I loaned him some wheels.”
Briggs emphasises the transferable nature of cyclocross skills: “Anyone that does well in cyclocross, in my books, has the potential to go anywhere on the road or mountain bike.” For Milo, this translated directly into his remarkable crit racing capabilities, as evidenced by his Ilkley triumph.
Milo’s rise has been guided by skilled coaching, initially under Ian Cook at Herne Hill Velodrome and later by Ian Field, whose expertise refined Milo’s natural talent into competitive dominance. Magnus attributes Milo’s balanced personality to a mix of traits from both parents: “I think he’s got my competitive instinct combined with his mum’s calmness and composure, which seems to be a good combination.”
Milo’s training environment, surrounded by talented teammates like Oscar and Alfie Amey at Tekkerz CC, has significantly shaped his rapid progress. Magnus highlights this camaraderie, noting, “Having other riders who are similarly ambitious and competitive to train with is really important, and it helps that they are both lovely lads.”
Beyond raw talent, Milo possesses a charismatic, engaging personality. Briggs describes him fondly: “He’s wicked, man. He’s so funny. He’s a proper menace, proper cheeky, proper South London boy. He loves it. He’s got great music taste… he’s got the charisma to back it up. And I think that’s what’s special about him.”
Magnus humorously attributes some of Milo’s early growth to a parenting strategy of deliberate restraint: “I’ve given him the advantage of not overdeveloping him by keeping him on second-hand bikes for as long as possible.” Now fully supported with professional-grade gear from Tekkerz CC and Canyon, Milo is, according to Magnus, “absolutely flying.”
With performances like the one at Ilkley, only his third-ever Elite National Crit, Milo has shown extraordinary promise, capturing attention across British cycling. Briggs encapsulates the excitement perfectly: “His talent speaks for itself. I don’t need to talk about that… he’s got the confidence, but he’s humble in the right ways too. And I really do think he’s got a bright future. Happy to have him, lucky to have him, for sure.”
Milo Wills is quickly becoming one of British cycling’s most exciting stories—not just a name for the future, but a compelling figure in the present. As fans eagerly follow his journey, one thing is certain: Milo’s story is just beginning, and it promises to be thrilling.
Featured image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
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