Q&A Lee Stephenson

Cyclist: Lee, you’re a keen cyclist, but cycling to you means more than just fitness and miles. Can you explain why?

Lee Stephenson: I’ve been a police officer for nearly 22 years and was recently diagnosed with complex PTSD, OCD, depression and anxiety. This is why I want to talk about it now, because cycling has helped me so much. I’m hoping that people can relate to or take something from my story.

Cyc: Where does the story begin?

I was five years on the beat from 2001, then I progressed to the specialist ops –