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Whether on the road or on the track, the sport of cycling has never gripped the nation as much as it does now. With the country’s elite currently racing for glory at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Hong Kong, and recent British success in the Tour de France, the Norwood Paragon Cycling Club (NPCC) is turning its attention to developing the next generation of cycling greats.

The NPCC is currently offering two places on its Development Rider Membership programme, a scheme designed to help young people in the Reigate area to achieve their cycling ambitions. Founded in 1904, the club has a rich history of producing young cycling stars, both on the road and the track, and provides coaching and support to ambitious riders keen to make their mark.
Through the Development Rider Memberships, the club support young cyclists on a number of fronts and provides for*:

•    The cost of race entries for up to three years
•    Access to expert coaching and race day support from successful, experienced racers amongst the club’s membership.
•    Free racing kit
•    Discounts at Maison du Velo

Commenting on the scheme, Andy Murray, NPCC Club President, said: “We are very proud to be associated with young riders in cycling and we hope that our new Development Rider Memberships will give two ambitious junior racers the opportunity to invest fully in their passion.”

Applicants for the two Development Rider Memberships will:
•    Be between 18 and 23 years of age
•    Hold a British Cycling racing license of at least Cat 3 status and have the potential/desire to ride at higher levels
•    Commit to join NPCC as a first claim member
•    Be located within 15 miles of Reigate
•    Act as an ambassador for the club, able to author blogs and share their results via social media.

Entries to be submitted by email to: roadsec@norwoodparagon.co.uk

Please include: A full cycling CV; personal statement to describe the aims and objectives you have for your cycling career; details of anything you would be able to do to help promote the club; recent images and/or video footage of you racing.

Applications to be submitted before 31st March 2016, successful applicants to be notified before 15th April 2016.

You can keep up to date with the latest news about the NPCC on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NorwoodParagon.

*Development Rider Membership (DRM) Terms & Conditions
•    Funds of up to £500 per annum will be available to expense race entries
•    Applicants must be amateur riders
•    NPCC reserves the right to withdraw the status and benefits of DRM at any time if the actions of the member are deemed to have brought the club into disrepute
•    Race kit will comprise 1x shorts, 1x  jersey, 3x socks and 1x gilet per annum

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