The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is now looking for expression of interest from riders who wish to join their cross-country development squad. The aim of the squad is to improve riders through a set of coaching sessions. The Commission will then select a team from the squad to compete at the British cross-country mountain bike series in 2019. Age categories for the squad are 2nd year Under 16s, Junior and Under 23 (male or female).
Eligibility for the squad is as follows:
- The rider must have been born in Ulster, or the rider must belong to an Ulster cycling club or the rider must live in Ulster.
- The rider must have a current UCI competition membership licence
- Year of birth must be in the range 1997-2000, 2001-2002, 2003.
It is expected that the first meeting date for the squad will be Sunday 16 December 2018. Further details to be confirmed.
Team selection
Selection for the team will be from those riders on the squad.
Selection will be based on:
- results from the 2018 season as well as any results from the 2019 season;
- the rider’s commitment and willingness to work within the team structure; and,
- trial days where riders will be tested.
A selection panel will be in place and team selection will be made and announced two weeks before each of the races.
The 2019 British NPS series dates are:
Round 1 23-24 March Sherwood Pines, East Midlands
Round 2 13-14 April Hadleigh Park, Essex
Round 3 11-12 May Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire
Round 4 8-9 June Allt Ddel Woods, Aberystwyth
Round 5 29-30 June Thickthorn, Norwich
Those interested in putting their name forward for this squad need to send an email to secretary@offroadcyclingulster.com attaching their cycling CV. An example CV is provided here.
This email needs to arrive by close of play on Monday 26 November 2018
This email address can also be used for queries about the squad and team setup.
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