Cycling Ireland has scaled back its usual programme for Irish teams being sent abroad, with no youth or junior teams to be sent to compete internationally for the rest of the year.
The move means there will be no junior Irish selections at the Worlds or Europeans in the months ahead due to Covid19.
The national governing body has said the complex
challenges posed by Covid19 and the risk to riders and team personnel had
influenced its decision to scale back international teams this year.
However, the plan to cut Irish teams does not extend to
U23 or elite level riders meaning national teams should still be at the Worlds
and Europeans.
“Due to the ongoing Covid19 situation, health risks,
uncertainty regarding travel, and potential impact on schooling, Cycling
Ireland is adopting a cautious and pragmatic approach and will not be sending
youth (or) junior teams abroad for competition or training for the remainder on
2020,” it said.
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“While this is of great disappointment to all concerned,
the health and safety of riders and staff is our primary concern as well as the
long-term development and support of riders.”
However, a domestic “programme of activities will be delivered
by Cycling Ireland’s high performance unit” as the federation seeks to support
and develop young riders.
From Monday, August 3rd, a weekly educational
webinar will be delivered by “leading experts including coaches, physiologists,
nutritionists, performance analysts, Olympians”.
There will also be open training days in Ireland and the
package of measures is open to male and female cyclists between 14 and 18 years
across all cycling disciplines.
Any rider interested in the domestic programme must register their interest by this Thursday, July 31st, and riders can do so by following this link.
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