Monica Greenwood, Women’s Endurance Podium Coach for the Great Britain Cycling Team has today announced that she will be stepping down from the role to pursue new challenges.

Monica started her life in British Cycling as part of the Great Britain Cycling Team Talent Team back in 2005 and has played a huge role in our success across the rider pathway over the past 10 years. Starting as Go-Ride coach, she has coached at every level and was appointed as the team’s first female Podium Coach in December 2020.

Since taking on this role, Monica coached a number of the team’s most decorated athletes, and has led the team to multiple track successes, with highlights including an historic gold medal in the Madison at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Monica has continued to compete at a high level in recent years, including taking part in Tour Series, National Circuit Series and the recent National Road Championships.

Great Britain Cycling Team Performance Director, Stephen Park CBE, said:

“Monica has made a huge contribution to British Cycling and the Great Britain Cycling Team over the past 10 years, which she should feel incredibly proud of, but we understand and respect her decision to step away from the team right now and she leaves with our best wishes.

“Monica will continue coaching the team through the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, supporting them to perform at their best at these important events, and will work with us to ensure a seamless transition period for the squad.”

Monica Greenwood, Women’s Endurance Podium Coach, said:

“My journey with British Cycling has taken me from coaching in the school playground to the highest levels at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. I have been proud to be part of so many athletes’ journeys during that time and will look back fondly on these memories.

"I know the demands of the Olympic cycle and I don’t feel that I can commit fully to this over the next two years, so I have taken the decision to step aside. I wish the squad success in the future and will be using my remaining time to ensure a smooth handover.”