The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is now looking for expression of interest from riders who wish to join their cross-country, enduro, downhill mountain bike development squad. The aim of the squad is to improve riders through a set of coaching sessions. Inclusion in the squad would be very beneficial to those thinking of competing in races outside of Ireland. Age categories for the squad are Under 14s, 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 2001-2010.
It is expected that the first meeting date for the squad will be Sunday 29 January 2023. Further details to be confirmed.
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 23 January 2023 This email address can also be used for queries about the squad.