Webinar

with special guest

Yanto Barker

Thursday 19th November: 7pm - 7.45pm

Yanto Barker is a former professional road cyclist, who raced and won at the highest levels of the sport. Yanto spent more than 15 years at the top of British road racing - He was National Junior Champion, raced for Great Britain's under-23 squad and represented Wales at two Commonwealth Games.  At his peak, he was Britain's top-ranked rider in 2013, and overall winner of the national Elite Road Series in 2014, before leading One Pro Cycling.  He retired in 2016.

Whilst still racing,Yanto founded Le Col in 2011, a premium cycling apparel brand. Private equity backing and a partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins followed in 2018. Le Col disrupted the market, and you will see Le Col kit being worn by cyclists across the world. From 2022 Le Col kitted out WorldTour team Bora–Hansgrohe.  He stepped down from Le Col in October 2025 and the company was sold to Head.

His next venture, Engyne Health launched this year, with the Engyne health and fitness app going live in June 2026.  Designed to help athletes of all abilities hit their goals, using the very latest AI technology.   

Yanto has kindly agreed to join us for a candid and insightful discussion, about his journey from the peloton to the business world, including the lessons he learnt and continues to learn, as a disruptive entrepreneur. 

Yanto's story will appeal to founders, investors, leaders, cyclists and anyone who has a fitness goal. Yanto will also take a few questions on the evening.   

Please register your interest below and we hope to see you there.