[4][5] He represented England and won a gold medal in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.

[6][7] Four years later he won four medals at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand; he won double gold in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit and 4,000 metres team pursuit in addition to two bronze medals for the scratch race and time trial.

Ian turned professional at the relatively advanced age of 30 and spent five moderately successful seasons with KP Crisps pro team.

He is an accredited UK trainer for Silhouette Soft thread lifts and a key opinion leader for Venus Viva and Med Aesthetics.

Ian is married, with a son who works for an international investment bank, a daughter who works in the aesthetics industry, a younger daughter who has a degree in Drama and a Master’s Degree in Creative Arts and Mental Health, a step-son and four grandchildren.