2027 applications
Next year we’ll keep doing the same things we’re doing this year, helping riders to progress and excel at Regional A all the way up to National level racing. This means providing a supportive space to learn, with a mentor, financial & product support and great team mates around you.
It also means, not just talking about results, watts, and Strava stats, but focusing on the details that get us to that start line feeling confident, calm and prepared. Happy Head, Happy Legs.
As you hopefully know, the bigger mission of the team is to get more women racing bikes and when you join us, you become part of that mission too.
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We are able to take on riders from outside of London, dependant on experience. However, we will continue our commitment to developing riders in the London with at least 70% of places for London based riders.
Please read the below information in full before applying. Please note, we are not able to support beginner racers, if you do get in touch we can help direct you to a club or sessions that can support your development.
What you can expect from us
✨ A space to learn and develop as a rider
✨ Female management and a supportive team environment
✨ UK based calendar with teams entered across Regional and National level competition. We are looking at race weekend opportunities in Europe.
✨ To be part of our mentoring programme and paired with a mentor who’s been there & done it before
✨ An opportunity to take leadership roles in racing or within the team, including opportunities to support women’s cycling community
✨ Support with bike fitting and mechanics from Cyclefit
✨ Ridley bike offer (to purchase at a discounted price, final offer to be confirmed)
✨ Financial and product based support
✨ Workshops, rider organised training camp, skills sessions and socials throughout the year
We aim to match or better our financial offer from this year. This year we subsidised a full set of racing kit, covered entry fees for the Team Cup Series and National A Road & Circuit Series, plus a contribution to accommodation/travel for National A racing. This will be complimented by product support from current or new sponsors, to be confirmed over the next few months.
What we’d like from you
✨ Commitment to race throughout the season (approx. March – September). This means planning to compete in a minimum 10-15 events consistently across that time period. This should be primarily road & circuit races.
✨ The ambition to progress as a racer. Whether that’s from Regional A to National B or up to National A level racing. You’re open to learn and willing to work hard to get there
✨ Ideally competed at Regional A road racing, as a minimum
If you’re already competing at National A / B’s we’d also love to hear from you, as we take a team of 4-5 riders to each National A Road & Circuit Series
You may also be transferring from another sport at a high level eg. rowing and applicable for our Wild Card place.
✨ An understanding and commitment to our values. We’re a close bunch and having respect for each other as racers and humans is number one
✨To play an active part in the team. This year that includes taking on a small role in the running of the team, taking part in our focus races, promoting our sponsors, representing the team at sponsor events, willing to take a role in team tactics, and sometimes just coming along to support your team mates at a race
What happens next?
✨ You’ll need to complete this application form
✨ and we’d love to see you racing at some of the events across August and September.
✨ Applications will close on the 31st August, with all places aiming to be confirmed by the middle of September.
✨ If you’d like to reach out for a chat before applying, please send us an email at hello@londoncyclingacademy.com