Fresh from the Beijing Olympics, Ben has been hard at work to ensure he is ready to compete in the Tour of Britain, from the 7th to 14th September, and the Under 23 World Road Championships in Italy, from the 23rd to 28th September.
"At the moment he is out in Italy continuing his training, although he is understandably a bit tired from being out in Beijing," said proud mum Sandy.
"He's always flying here and there and is always working hard."
"He'll want to build on his success from this season and at the Tour of Britain last year where he was named the 'King of the Mountain'."
And Ben has gained valuable skills to improve his ride when he competed in the Men's 250km Road Race at the Beijing Olympics.
"I suppose he has learnt that he needs to go a bit faster!" joked Sandy, who has kept old Guardian photos of Ben since he first appeared in print at the age of three.
"Of course he was disappointed to pull out with one lap to go but everyone is proud of him and pleased with the determination he showed."
Ben struggled with the humidity in Beijing, describing it as 'like opening an oven door'.
He also struggled with the lack of support as he rode up the mountain, due to spectators not being allowed up there.
"Cycling is one of those sports where supporters get behind every rider and it really does encourage them to keep going," explained Sandy.
"However, there wasn't a soul up the mountain in Beijing which made it so much harder, not just for Ben but for everyone."
"Ben said that the race was like slow torture, but these problems shouldn't affect him in the Tour of Britain and in Italy so hopefully he will have more success."
The national cycling press has also tipped Ben, 20, to be a future success following on from his recent performances.
"They have reported that he is one to watch and were pleased with the sheer guts and determination that he showed at the Olympics," Sandy said.
"We're pleased with him to get this far as it is. None of us expected him to get a pro contract simply because it is just so difficult and competitive."
"To say that all this started as a hobby, it is unbelievable for him to go from races at Rother Valley to race for the country in the Olympics."
Sandy added: "He definitely chose the right hobby!"
Ben will next be in action at the Tour of Britain, which gets under way on the 7th September.