An exciting but entirely optional initiative for those ‘pre - race team’ riders who are ready to step up from Academy level and develop a rounded skill set ready for racing later in life.

In the UK, national level racing in all disciplines generally starts at under 14 level. Prior to that, there is a full calendar of fantastic and highly competitive racing in under 12 categories, however we feel that riders in this age group should not have the perception of pressure that could come from being on a team that is racing on a national stage. Likewise, less experienced first year under 14 riders may not feel ready to step up to a national standard and instead want to continue to hone their skills in regional racing. Still, many of our young riders who love the thrill and challenge of racing and training said to us that they wanted to do so as part of their own team set up and so we proudly give you, The Development Squad!

This initiative has been conceived to help those ‘pre-team’ riders build their skill set, experience, and relationships with each other in a squad environment. Riders at this level will typically train on circuit and off road with our older race team, and enjoy all the benefits of a dedicated race coaching set up with our top coaches. Where the race team may also train on the open road, the Development Squad will only undertake race coaching on closed circuit and off road environments. Emphasis is still absolutely on fun and bonding with their squad mates - forging friendships and skills that will last a lifetime!

When the time comes, riders, parents and coaches can discuss and agree graduation from the Development Squad to the Race Team, where our racers will be supported to achieve their goals among the top level in the UK.