Martyn Irvine has said he can bring to bear his experience, and "ups and downs", in cycling to help develop Ireland's young riders and Olympic teams of the future.
The former track world champion, Olympian and Rás Tailteann stage winner, has been appointed high performance pathway coach and is clearly relishing the opportunity of throwing himself into the new role.
“I’m excited to get started in this new role. It’s a brilliant opportunity to work with athletes in a long-term capacity and to really shape something," he said. "So often you only get to work with riders in preparation for one event and the long-term development of the rider can get overlooked.
“This role gives me a unique opportunity to work consistently with athletes on their development and performance while also working towards building Irish Olympic teams. I can’t wait to bring the athletes along on the full journey. I hope my own experience as an athlete and as a coach will really stand to me in this role.
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“I’ve been involved in Irish cycling for some time and have seen the ups and downs of the sport. I think this role and focus on athlete progression is really positive and I’m looking forward to being part of it.”
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Cycling Ireland's Michael Black, who now steps into the role of high performance pathway lead, said Irvine's appointment was part of an ongoing process of developing the national governing body's high-performance pathway.
"Martyn brings an impressive wealth of experience, not only as a world-class rider but as a coach with a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed on the international stage," Black said.
"His accomplishments, including his historic 2013 World Track Championship victory and multiple national titles, demonstrate his resilience, tactical intelligence, and commitment to the sport.
“Martyn’s appointment strengthens our team and reflects Cycling Ireland’s dedication to creating an environment where athletes can excel from junior to elite levels.
"His insight will be invaluable in guiding the next generation of cyclists, and I look forward to working closely with him to further enhance the effectiveness and cohesion of our high performance pathway."
