London 2012

David Stone MBE

Published 31 July 2012

David Stone graduated from the university in 2007 with a BA(Hons) in Social Work.

David started cycling when he was just eight years old and joined the GB Paracycling Team in 1995 and rode for the team until 2000. In 2004 he started racing for the team again and became double European Champion in 2005. Since then, David has gone on to win both the Road Race and Time Trial on three separate occasions.

The double Paralympic gold medallist regularly keeps adding to his collection of gold medals at Paracycling Road World Cups and his ambition is to win gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

David received an MBE after the Beijing Paralympic Games and in 2010 was also recognised by his hometown, Leeds, as Sportsman of the Year. This was a great honour for David, as his grandad who he so admired, had received an MBE for services to the police.

He describes himself as tenacious, motivated and loyal. He has only one training tip - enjoy the process.

David Stone with coach Dr Gary Brickley

Find out more about coach Dr Gary Brickley.