Teams: JRC Shutt Ridley Junior Women

Eight first and second year Junior women in the JRC Shutt Ridley Junior team for 2021 targeting a variety of races (road & track) including races in Europe and Britain

Teams: JRC Shutt Ridley Junior Women

Junior women in action at the British Women’s Team Cup series in Milton Keynes

Eight first and second year Junior women in the JRC Shutt Ridley Junior team for 2021 are targeting a variety of races this year (road & track) including races in Europe and Britain. The riders are:

— Annabel Ramsay
— Shona Mosley
— Molli Keenor
— Emma Jeffers
— Darcey Ellis
— Holly Bailey
— Morgan Crussell
— Annabel Parker

Last year was no doubt a very difficult year for most cyclists but despite this, the junior girls made the most of what opportunties they had and competed in a variety of circuit races up until the national lockdown was put in place in late March.

These events included the British Women’s Team Cup series, Woolly Mamil circuit races at Stourport and the classic 59th Eddie Soens Memorial race. The team’s junior girls were also in action at their local track leagues in preparation for the National Track Championships due to be held in Glasgow. During the summer, with restrictions easing slightly, the team saw riders competing in Time Trials and hill climbs, notably the National 10 and National Hill Climb championships at Streatley.

Unfortunately, all national level races were then cancelled, which was very disappointing after an extended training period of preparation. Nevertheless, the girls carried on with dogged determination with their eyes set on 2021.

Going into the winter months, the girls continued their training and preparations for the 2021 season, whenever it may start, with the help of coach James Roberts. Whether it be long endurance rides on the road or Zwift racing with the team, the girls are putting in whatever it takes to make the most of 2021 after an uneventful 2020. Many of them are also enjoying using their extra free time with remote learning to get the hours in, in readiness for the start of the season.

Pictured: Annabel Parker testing out the Shutt VR Roubaix jacket in sub zero temperatures

Their title sponsor is Shutt Velo Rapide who have been in the clothing industry for many years now and the team are very happy to have the continued support of Shutt Velo Rapide for all of their team kit.

“All the riders are loving the cold weather kit during the recent freezing temperatures” the team says, adding “allowing them to carry on through the worst conditions. As well as this, the girls have been loving their female specific skinsuits from Shutt VR for track sessions. We are also extremely lucky to have the Ridley Noah Fast as our team bikes again this year. We can’t wait for them to see some more racing this year!”

Above: A JRC Shutt Ridley team edition Ridley Noah Fast

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The Riders Profiles

Annabel Ramsay
● Second-year junior
● Based in Leicestershire
● Strengths: All-rounder, road racing
● Targeting national series and European races
● Coming into the new lockdown training will consist of long rides to keep a solid base and setting achievable goals to maintain morale over the next few months.
● Favourite item of team kit is the Roubaix long sleeve jersey and gilet for long wintery rides
● Favourite pro race: Strada Bianche

Shona Mosley
● First-year junior
● Based in Lincoln
● Strengths: Short, punchy climbs and endurance
● Targeting junior national time trial and Belgian races
● Coming into the new lockdown training will be based around setting smaller goals to keep motivated
● Favourite item of team kit is the training jersey because it’s comfy to ride in
● Favourite pro race: Tour of Flanders or Tour de France

Molli Keenor
● Second-year junior
● Based in Milton Keynes
● Strengths are teamwork and hills
● Targeting the British Women’s Team cup series
● In 2020, I lost a lot of motivation due to the uncertainty, so this year I will be assuming racing will happen. I’ve started my training later due to the season starting later.
● Favourite piece of team kit is the skinsuit because it fits and feels amazing
● Favourite pro race: Paris Roubaix

Emma Jeffers
● First-year junior
● Based in Chorley, Lancashire
● Confident within a bunch and strong long efforts
● Targeting Ghent Wevelgem
● Coming into the new long I won’t structure days I’m not feeling great and will take it a bit easier
● Favourite piece of team kit is the jersey because it fits nicely
● Favourite pro race: Paris Roubaix

Darcey Ellis
● Second year junior
● Based in Manchester
● Strengths are pursuing, track racing and sprints
● Targeting European racing this season
● Coming into the new lockdown I am going to be doing as much as I am able during the circumstances and maintaining motivation and fitness levels
● Favourite piece of team kit is the speedsuit
● Favourite pro race: Giro d’Italia

Holly Bailey
● First-year junior
● Based in Nottingham
● Strengths: Track in general, I enjoy the track and think it’s my best discipline
● Targeting the National junior series
● Coming into the new lockdown I will be working training around schoolwork, so I can take a break from studying to do some I enjoy
● Favourite item of team kit is the skinsuit as it fits well and is super comfortable for long track sessions
● Favourite pro race: Track Championships

Morgan Crussell
● First year junior
● Based in Sheffield
● Strengths are sprinting
● Targeting the National Track Championships
● Coming into the new lockdown I will continue to adopt the same sort of training schedule as usual
● Favourite item of team kit is the skinsuit
● Favourite pro race: Giro d’Italia

Annabel Parker
● First-year junior
● Based in Derbyshire
● Strengths are track racing and determination
● Targeting National track championships
● Coming into the new lockdown training will consist of lots of long endurance rides
● Favourite piece of team kit is the Roubaix jacket because its super warm
● Favourite pro race: Cyclocross world championships