Talent Team

 

The aim of the Talent Team is to identify talented young cyclists and provide them with a structured coaching programme, including regular weekend "camps".

 

Identif ying the talented young riders in the first place is a crucial part of the programme and it is based on three stage process.  The first stage consists of simply sprint and endurance tests carried out on a playing field at the school or club facility. The second stage, to which successful stage one riders are invited, involves similar tests carried out on a static bicycle fitted with power-measuring cranks.

 

The third stage is a two-day get together where potential members of the programme are given a thorough introduction to the programme so that both they and the Talent Team staff can assess whether they have what it takes to commit themselves to the programme.