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The national talent programmes (known as NSR-Foundation) are designed to identify, develop, and confirm a cohort of riders annually onto the Great Britain Cycling Team Academy programmes. The talent programme will support the holistic development of the skills and habits towards pursuing a career as a full-time bike rider.

National pathways run across the following disciplines:

Road and Track (Endurance)
Track Sprint
MTB-XC
BMX Race
MTB Gravity (Known as National Gravity Academy)

Other Disciplines

For details on national programmes for BMX Freestyle Park or Paralympic click below:

How do you get on NSR-Foundation?

Riders here are typically a final year youth A rider (Under-16). Riders will apply to be part of the NSR-Foundation programme annually (usually August). Riders who develop late, who are new to the sport, or who are not quite ready will continue to be considered for selection throughout the entire year - the door is always open for riders to enter this stage of the pathway. For more details see the below standards and criteria for each discipline, if you require more information contact talentdevelopment@britishcycling.org.uk

How is it done?

These sessions will connect with Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT) Development programmes - disciplines will share sessions (track time, camps etc) supporting a smoother transition.

When and where do NSR-Foundation sessions take place?

During the year, NSR-Foundation sessions will be delivered and will align with the racing season. Activity will take place in different parts of the UK as well as bringing a cohort of riders together in one location.

NSR-Foundation Standards and Entry Criteria

Each talent pathway NSR-Foundation discipline, and activity, is specifically designed to develop the skills and habits of riders towards being ready for GBCT pathways, this enables riders to pursue a career as a full-time professional cyclist in that discipline.