Developing riders for racing and life.
The CDF Racing Program supports aspiring junior, female and male cyclists through connected development environments built around quality coaching, sports science, mentoring and meaningful racing opportunities.
More than a race calendar.
The CDF Racing Program provides a comprehensive athlete development pathway for aspiring junior, female and male cyclists. Delivered with the support of Exercise Institute, the program combines coaching, sports science and performance psychology to support each athlete’s individual growth.
Rather than focusing solely on short-term results, CDF prioritises the long-term development of high-performance habits, practical life skills, resilience and athlete wellbeing. Riders are supported to understand the demands of the sport, take ownership of their development and contribute positively to the teams and communities around them.
The pathway is delivered through the CDF Junior Cycling Academy, Women’s Racing Team and Men’s Racing Team, with the CDF Supporters Racing Team providing a structured racing and community environment for older recreational and competitive cyclists.
Racing program applications.
Select the application pathway that matches the rider’s current stage. Each form opens on the relevant external application platform.
Junior Cycling Academy applications
For junior riders seeking additional development support, education and pathway opportunities alongside their existing club and coaching environment.
Elite racing team applications
For athletes seeking selection within the CDF Men’s or Women’s Racing Team and the opportunity to contribute within a high-performance racing environment.
Junior Cycling Academy
The Junior Cycling Academy provides a development pathway for aspiring junior cyclists, regardless of their club or coach affiliation.
The academy complements each rider’s existing coaching environment rather than replacing it. Athletes receive additional education, support and development opportunities designed to help them progress both on and off the bike.
- Development: build strong technical, physical and personal foundations.
- Support: access an additional layer of education and athlete guidance.
- Pathway: prepare for future team and racing opportunities.
Men’s Racing Team
The Men’s Racing Team brings together junior, scholarship and elite cyclists within a high-performance environment focused on long-term athlete development.
Experienced riders mentor younger athletes while the team competes locally, in the ProVelo Super League and internationally. This creates a practical environment in which riders can learn how to prepare, race, communicate and contribute at a higher level.
- Mentoring: emerging riders learn alongside experienced athletes.
- Competition: targeted local, national and international racing opportunities.
- Responsibility: athletes are expected to contribute to team culture and professional standards.
Women’s Racing Team
The Women’s Racing Team provides a supportive high-performance environment that brings together experienced and emerging athletes.
Senior riders provide leadership, mentorship and practical guidance while the team competes locally, in the ProVelo Super League and internationally. The program creates opportunities for athletes to develop their racing capability while strengthening the pathway available to the next generation of female cyclists.
- Leadership: experienced athletes help guide and support emerging riders.
- Opportunity: riders access purposeful racing within a connected team environment.
- Progression: the team helps strengthen the broader women’s cycling pathway.
Supporters Racing Team
The CDF Supporters Racing Team provides a recreational and competitive environment for older athletes looking to embrace cycling through structured training, racing and community support.
Delivered in partnership with Exercise Institute, the program offers access to expert coaching, proven training systems and a supportive team culture. It gives riders a clear framework for improving their performance while remaining connected to the wider CDF community.
- Structure: train with greater purpose and consistency.
- Community: connect with riders who share similar goals and values.
- Participation: pursue recreational or competitive events with team support.
Supported by Exercise Institute.
Exercise Institute supports the CDF Racing Program through evidence-informed coaching, athlete monitoring, sports science and performance psychology. The partnership helps athletes connect daily training decisions with long-term development rather than treating performance as a series of isolated race results.
Find the right place in the pathway.
Review the program that best matches your age, experience and ambitions, then complete the relevant application when you are ready to take the next step.
