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!

Choosing a Team & Rider CVs

Learn what teams look for in junior riders and how to build a standout rider CV. We’ll cover how to find the right fit, what to include (and what to avoid), and tips to help you get noticed on and off the bike.

7PM, Monday 21st July

Racing Abroad

Racing overseas can be a whole different challenge. Learn how it differs from UK races, where to find events, how to enter, and what to expect, so you can make the most of your international race experience.

7PM, Monday 4th August

Bike Maintenance Checks

Basic maintenance goes a long way. We’ll cover the key skills every young rider should have, why they matter for performance and safety, and how to start learning them — from quick checks to essential fixes.

7PM, Monday 18th August

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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Week 11: 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.

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Week 12: 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.

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Week 13: 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!

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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.

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Pre & Post-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. Plus important routine tips on how to best aid recovery.

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Route Planning

Discover how to plan smarter routes for training and racing. From choosing the right terrain to making the most of your tech, we’ll cover how to stay safe, stay motivated, and get the best out of every ride or run.

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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!