News
WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 31st 2005
- Darren Tudor Elevated to Great Britain National Junior Coach
- The Welsh Cycling Union is delighted to formally announce that its Talent Team Manager and Welsh Junior Coach Darren Tudor has been appointed to the position of National Junior Coach with British Cycling. Darren has worked for Welsh Cycling for five years and has been an integral part of the success that many Welsh Riders have achieved. Welsh Cycling Union President, Mr Bill Owen, stated 'Whilst this is an extremely sad day for Welsh Cycling, we are delighted that one of our senior staff has achieved such a prestigious position with British Cycling. Darren has played a key role in many of our young riders development, most notably Geraint Thomas, who has already achieved so much in his short career. I am sure that I speak for all Board Members, staff, riders, parents and Welsh Cycling Union members when I wish Darren every success in his new position'.
- With many Welsh Junior riders currently achieving recognition with British Cycling, we have no doubt that Darren will continue to have a great impact on the future success of Wales' athletes.
- Modern Sport Weekend
- As previously updated on this website, the Welsh Cycling Union is currently undertaking a Modern Sport Process to assist in improving the corporate structure and governance processes of the way the Union operates. Board members will spend the coming weekend discussing and debating key issues regarding the future of the Welsh Cycling Union. Further updates regarding this process together with a proposed date for a General Meeting will appear on this website shortly.
- Talent Team 2005
- The 2005 Robert Price / Wales Talent Team had a successful first outing at Newport Velodrome this weekend, with a mix of inexperienced and established young cyclists getting to know each other on this introductory camp. Some of the group, being new to the sport, had no experience of riding the steep Velodrome banking, but were soon 'riding the boards' comfortably. The camp ended with the youngsters receiving their team issue Giant Mountain Bikes and kit, with riders looking forward to the second camp in two weeks time where they will mix with the current Talent Team together with many of Wales Elite and Junior riders, again at the Velodrome.
- Sander Seventh in Revolution
- Wales Junior Ross Sander finished an excellent seventh in the 10km Senior points race at Revolution , finishing ahead of some notable riders including Premier Calendar winner Malcolm Elliott. Other Welsh Interest included Geraint Thomas teaming up with Olympic Pursuit Champion Bradley Wiggins for second in the Madison, closely followed by Sander and Matt Brammeier for third. Cardiff youngster Matt Rowe also returned an excellent result, narrowly missing victory in the Future Stars 5km Scratch event and going on to fourth in the Future Stars Devil. Full results from the event can be found o the British Cycling website HERE (External Link)
- Winn at Tour of Lankawi
- Welshman Julian Winn is currently holding tenth in the Mountains Competition at the Tour of Lankawi, improving his form for a full assault on the 2006 Premier Calendar series. Winn finished highly on the initial stages before dutifully fulfilling his team role to the Great Britain Track Endurance squad. Full results can be found on the event website HERE (External Link)
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