Discover Project PAU’s Free Cycling Academy Webinar Series

Check out our upcoming webinars led by Coach Maddie Gammons! Each session covers key topics to help young cyclists improve their skills, from goal setting to bike setup and nutrition. Browse the topics below and register to join us!

✔️ Expert advice from experienced coaches and pro cyclists.

✔️Practical tips you can apply straight away.

✔️Q&A sessions to get your questions answered.

✔️Connect with young cyclists who share your passion.

✔️It’s completely FREE just register below!

An Introduction to Road Racing

A guide to racing in the UK, covering race types, rules, tactics, and essential gear. Riders will gain a basic understanding of how to get started and compete effectively.

7PM, Monday 14th April

An Introduction to MTB Racing

Love riding off-road? This webinar will guide you through the UK MTB racing scene. Discover where to race, the different levels of competition.

7PM, Monday 28th April

Group Etiquette & Race Strategy

Group riding is a key skill for any cyclist, whether training or racing. This session covers the essentials of riding safely in a bunch, how group etiquette applies in a race, and expert tips to improve your positioning, awareness, and teamwork. Learn how to develop these skills both on and off the race circuit!

7PM, Monday 5th May

Pre-Race Routines

A solid race day routine can make all the difference. Learn from our coaches about the key habits that set you up for success, from warm ups to mental prep, and how to create a routine that works for you. Get race-ready with confidence!

7PM, Monday 19th May

Mastering Race Day Tactics

Deciding on race day tactics and building tactical awareness is a challenge for riders of all ages. In this session, our coach will guide you through a simple framework to help plan your tactics, evaluate their success, and continuously improve your race strategy for the future.

7PM, Monday 2nd June

The Importance of Post-Race Routines

What you do after a race is just as important as your performance on the day. Learn how to structure your post-race routine to promote recovery, protect your health, and maximise your development for future races.

7PM, Monday 9th June

Week 1: Goal Setting

A look into goal setting. What types of goal to set, time frames and considerations involved in creating an effective goal.

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Week 2: Bike Set Up with Adrian Timmis

Discover how to optimise your bike for comfort and performance, with expert advice on setting it up for different riding styles. Plus, we’ll be joined by former pro cyclist Adrian Timmis for a Q&A session.

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Week 3: Season Planning

Learn how to map out your entire season for maximum success. This session is perfect for riders who want to approach their training strategically, ensuring they peak at the right times and stay on track throughout the year.

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Week 4: Strength and Conditioning Training

Explore the importance of strength and conditioning training for injury prevention and performance.

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Week 5: Fitness Testing

Discover why and how to test your fitness, build on last week’s Strength & Conditioning training strategies, and learn to track your progress effectively.

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Week 6: Plan your Training

Learn how to plan and structure your training effectively, discover the best sessions to maximise your time, key training principles, and how to balance rest with easy weeks, race weeks, and training blocks.

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Week 7: An Introduction to Nutrition

Discover how to fuel on and off the bike, with tips on what to eat and when, and understand the key nutritional strategies for easy vs. hard training days.

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Week 8: Overtraining & Illness

Learn how to spot the signs of overtraining, manage fatigue, and understand the importance of rest in your training. This webinar will cover how overtraining links to fitness testing and how to plan adequate recovery to stay strong and healthy.

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Week 9: Nutrition with Ben Price

During this webinar, we dive into nutrition with special guest Ben Price, a highly respected British sports nutritionist with years of experience working with athletes. He is the nutritionist for Soudal Quick-Step, one of the world’s top road cycling teams, and the founder of Ben Price Nutrition, where he helps riders optimise their fuelling for peak performance and recovery.

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Week 10: Maximising Progress through Feedback

Discover the importance of quality feedback in training, how to structure it effectively, and why recording it can enhance performance. Learn how to give and use feedback to improve your progression as a rider.

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Meet the Coach: Maddie Gammons

She’s competed across the world in multiple disciplines and is now excited to support the next generation of riders as a coach for Team PAU.

Check out Maddie’s Meet the Coach video here!