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At Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of talented cyclists. In 2026, we’re delighted to extend an exceptional opportunity to a select number of Youth A & B riders (under-14 and under-16): join our Youth Race Team and receive the support, coaching, and experience needed to grow as individuals and elevate your cycling to the next level.

For selected athletes, we’re proud to provide:

• Race Kit – Ride with pride in a ClancyBriggs racesuit. We’ll supply each supported rider with a free pro racesuit, with any additional kit available at cost.
• Free Elite Coaching – Benefit from a full season of professional coaching (now spanning until 1st October 2026), guided by the experience and expertise of Ali Slater and Graham Briggs.
• Free Group Training Sessions – Attend our regular group race training sessions at no cost, working alongside ex-pro coaches and like-minded peers to refine your skills, fitness and technique.
• Subsidised Training Weekend at Ranby House – As a new feature for 2026, we’re offering riders a subsidised weekend at Ranby House. This immersive experience includes on-site training, group cooking sessions, and a chance to learn and bond as a team in a supportive, communal environment.

Our Youth Development Coaching Programme is designed for riders aged 16 and under, focusing on more than just performance—it's about building resilience, independence, adaptability, and riding competence. We emphasise skill acquisition, effective training habits, goal setting, feedback strategies, and, over time, introduce more physiological and power-based training elements. We believe that blending real-world racing experience, in-person coaching, and a holistic developmental approach sets us apart.

Our weekly race training sessions cater to riders aged 10–17 at the Doncaster Dome Cycle Track. The schedule is carefully structured to provide progressively challenging environments:

• 18:00–19:30 – U12 and U14 riders begin the session, enjoying exclusive track time to focus on technique and gently warm up.
• 18:30–20:30 – U16s and juniors join in; U16s and juniors continue beyond for a 19:30–20:30 high-intensity session tailored to elevate their performance.

This is more than coaching—it’s an immersive experience led by mentors who have competed at the highest levels. We seek Youth A & B riders who are talented, committed, good ambassadors, and eager to learn, grow, and share a passion for the sport.

We want to be transparent—our capacity to offer fully supported places is limited in 2026. However, we’re committed to helping make the sport more accessible, which is why we’re also offering part-funded places. If we can help make the journey cheaper and more inclusive for more riders, we will—because supporting your cycling development and passion is at the heart of what we do.

Ready to seize this opportunity? Send an email to [email protected] with:

• Your rider CV (check out our template if you're unsure what to include).
• A short paragraph explaining why you’d like to be selected and what you bring as a rider.

Don’t worry if you don’t have power data—what matters most to us are your personality, passion, results, and personal qualities.

Key Dates for 2026:

• Applications close: Midnight on 28th September 2025
• Successful applicants will be notified by: Friday 10th October 2025

So, what are you waiting for? Get your application in and let’s ride, race, and reach new goals together!

If you're interested in getting involved with the youth team project, please feel free to get in touch via [email protected], we'd love to continue to develop the support we can offer and provide more opportunities for riders through Clancy Briggs.