A simple process: You are a first or second year Junior in 2024, or an Espoir (U23- 18years old till 22 years old) You hold a Full Competition Irish licence and UCI code, you racing domestically or abroad as amateur, send me your CV which includes last years results, your next of kin details, your licence details (copy incl) your club or team, your coach details and your goals including your hobbies and studies, if you are a junior permission of your parents or guardians to enter… sent to danyblondeel@yahoo.co.uk , it cost nothing to enter!!
Once you are entered, I ask you to regularly (monthly) send me your results, but more importantly, always let me know if something happened to you due to sickness, or crashes which would be setting you back, this is to take in consideration when selecting!!! I will judge you on your results, but also on your character, teamwork when racing in a team, your dedication to the sport, and behaviour on social media, I will discuss all entries with some experienced riders you race with, watch most of you racing, and ask advice if needed from others, this is to have an educational choice in the end. Some of you I will consider for a racing stint in Belgium (depending suitable guest family’s or alternative accommodation available this summer), others for a travel bursary (the amount and how many will depend on funds in June (last year we supported 14 young riders + 4 clubs with about £ 4000 or €4600 in total) We are an equality project so female cyclists are off-course welcome to enter!! A monthly small report of your results will be required from end March, April and May, this to keep me informed of your progress during this 3 months, failing this you will not be considered, as I need your full commitment once you entered. looking forward to your e-mails (deadline end March) yours in sport, Dany B (Founder)
The money is raised by part of the sponsor/donation money, the rest by our MC work funds (after expenses) to help as much young talent possible!!
