Apply now to join the Para-cycling Talent Development Programme and work towards and 2028 and 2032 Paralympic Games.

Apply for the Paralympic Talent Development Programme

What is the Para-cycling Talent Development Programme?

The Paralympic Talent Development programme is the bridge between open disability cycling and the Great Britain Cycling Team. It has been created to find the 2028 and 2032 Paralympic Cycling Champions and aims to cultivate an inclusive and diverse training environment that maximises opportunities for talented athletes to progress into the Great Britain Cycling Team Pathway.

Is Para-cycling for me?

The Paralympic Talent Programme is for riders with an eligible impairment across our four sport classes;

• Bicycles (C-division)
• Tricycles (T-division)
• Handcycles (H-division)
• Tandems (B-division)

Learn more about para-cycling

Apply for the Para-cycling Talent Development Programme Now!

Step 1)

Eligibility: Check you have an eligible impairment for para-cycling using the table here: Para-cycling classification. Contact classification@britshcycling.org.uk if you have any queries.

Step 2) 

Register your interest using the below form. This will ask you questions around your impairment type and previous experience:

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Get in touch with the Para-cycling Talent Development Team if you have any queries about this process paratalent@britishcycling.org.uk

Step 3)

Get cycling!

• Find your local Limitless cycling session
• Find out more about Disability and Para-cycling events

What could I expect from the Para-cycling Talent Development Programme?

The Mission:

The Paralympic Talent Development Programme aims to: 

• Develop the depth and breadth of Para cyclists across England;
• Inspire athletes, engaging them in an enriching experience that is bigger than just sport;
• Utilise world-class riders, environments, coaches and partners to ensure athletes have the very best support network and tools available to them;
• Enable riders to flourish both as people and athletes, promoting holistic, long-term rider development;
• Identify and support riders from a diverse range of communities;
• Provide positive experiences at all times, promoting and fostering physical and mental wellbeing.  

The Programme:

Initially, athletes will be identified through talent ID events.  If successful, riders will then join the National Para-cycling Talent Development Academy and be supported by British Cycling Talent Development coaches. Support will be tailored to the needs of individual riders and the group at any one time, but will compromise elements of the following support: 

• Regular training camps.  
• 121 coaching support. 
• Online session planning. 
• Group Education. 
• Participation in National Para Series events.  
• Mentoring from senior riders 
• Access to world class facilities such as Manchester Velodrome. 
• Kit and other British Cycling support.  
• Inclusion with GBCT pathway training sessions/camps. 

For more information regarding the Paralmypic Talent Development Pathway, email paratalent@britishcycling.org.uk

The Journey:

The Paralympic rider journey can be seen below, click on the image to expand.