Watts Occurring Oscar Onley on his remarkable breakthrough Tour de France | Watts Occurring
Aug 12, 2025
Oscar Onley, a rising Scotsman cyclist from Kelso, shares his exhilarating experience at the Tour de France, where he finished fourth overall and secured eight top-10 finishes. He reflects on the challenges and joys of competitive cycling, including the critical role of teamwork and strategy. Oscar also discusses his journey from fan to professional and the emotional highs of achieving public recognition through the Continental Tyres Chapeau award. Looking ahead, he shares his ambitions for the World Championships and the impact of altitude training.
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Keeping Quiet After The Tour
- Oscar Onley avoided media and relaxed after the Tour to recover.
- The team shielded him from many requests and kept a low profile.
Started With A Local TT Club
- Oscar Onley began cycling at 10 with the Kelso Wheelers and local time trials.
- His dad rode alongside as the required adult and helped introduce him to racing.
Started The Tour Without GC Pressure
- Oscar says he entered the Tour without GC as the main goal and targeted early weeks.
- After a strong time trial and steady riding he naturally moved into a top-10 position.