The Next Generation Track Cycling

Apeldoorn  | 17th - 19th January

The objective behind sending a team of riders to the track meet in the Netherlands was to focus on developing them in bunch racing and team pursuit. The riders all performed well, qualifying fifth in team pursuit. After a feedback session between the riders and Scottish Cycling Endurance Coach PJ, chatting through the ride and video analysis, the team went on to ride 1.7s quicker in the ride off to almost catch Belgium and take fifth place. Throughout the weekend the riders developed in terms of bunch awareness, positioning and race craft. This was evident in the tempo races where riders rode well to pick up points or be in the group taking the laps. Highlights for the weekend include the team pursuit ride, scratch race with Ross Birrell and Adam Mitchell on the podium, Kieran Riley picking up a lap and points for 7th in a tough heat in the tempo and Aaron King’s Team pursuit ride.

 

UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup

France | Sunday 19th January

The 2019–20 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup took place in France this weekend and the Great British Cycling Team had a group of riders there to compete against the worlds best. Scottish Cyclo-cross talent Cameron Masson had a good ride, despite some thrills and spills, to pick up 8th in the u23 race.

Kinneil X and Adults Come and Try

Bo'ness | Sunday 19th January

Nearly 300 riders of all ages and stages took to the start line of the first ever Kinneil X organised by Falkirk Junior Bike Club. The event also included a coaching session for those just getting into racing cyclo-cross. It was a brilliant day for racers and spectators alike.