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The Youth Development framework is a new emerging product by British Cycling aimed at inspiring and supporting the next generation of cyclists. The framework is working to provide structured, yet flexible skill development that will help coach development there young riders develop their cycling skills, confidence, and overall personal growth. The framework includes 4 progression levels that cater to riders of all abilities, encouraging them to improve both on and off the bike while fostering a love for the sport.

Youth Development framework is being developed to provide a clear, structured pathway for young riders to develop their cycling skills and personal growth. It aims to ensure consistency in skill development across all British Cycling clubs, creating opportunities for riders of all abilities to progress at their own pace. The framework not only focuses on technical skills but also promotes confidence, social interaction, and lifelong engagement with cycling. It is designed to inspire the next generation of cyclists and help them explore the many opportunities the sport offers, from leisure riding to competitive racing.

We see this product helping you retain and inspire young riders within your club space. We provide a wealth of resources and support, including session and activity ideas, as well as opportunities to sharing practice and learn from clubs. Our goals is to support you to deliver high-quality experiences for young riders.

Our ambition is to launch a digital product that works well for clubs and coaches. To achieve this we've invited clubs affiliated with British Cycling to support us to test an early prototype of the digital product. We'll use your feedback to improve the product so that we design something we're confident works for you and your club environment. For this phase of testing we've invited 30 clubs to help us develop the product. We've especially looking for feedback from clubs that are actively engaging young riders and will provide honest feedback on the product’s usability, accessibility, and effectiveness of the framework. Testing takes place between November 2024 - February 2025.

We invite you to actively use the framework with young people in your club settings. We'll gather your feedback via a survey. We encourage you to attend the webinars so we can hear more about your experience, provide support and connect you to other coaches so you can see how they are using the framework. If you have questions or feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to get in touch.
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