Cycling Ireland has opened a new process in a bid to identify talent after Covid-19 interrupted the development pathways of Irish riders.
The national governing body is opening the new process to riders across the disciplines of "Paralympics events, track sprint, BMX, endurance (road and track), MTB and cyclocross".
Cycling Ireland said while the pandemic years "have not been ideal for the progression of riders in formative phases of development" it was committed to developing Irish riders to their potential.
It also said the postponement of the Olympics "meant the usual system re-calibration and focus on development that normally occurs in a post-Games year" was not happening in the same way as before.
With that in mind, and in the interests of maintain the high performance programme, Cycling Ireland was now "extending an expression of interest opportunity" to any rider aged 18 years and older.
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The federation added it wants to review the talent in the cycling community with a view to progressing into the national high performance structures or receiving support at regional level.
The high performance initiative would result in the expressions of interest being reviewed by national coaches and all riders were asked to submit their data, as well as results from the 2021 season.
The process will consider U23 riders who are on an "upward trajectory", either domestically or internationally. Riders over the age of 23 years would be considered if the were "exhibiting International standard ability" and could "demonstrate an upward trajectory".
Athletes who have been involved in other sports, and so have no cycling data or results to submit, can send a "sporting CV", with an open invitation for such athletes to get in touch.
You can find more information on what data to submit and how to lodge your expression of interest by following this link.
