Cycling Performance Support

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in July

Register Your Interest

The WRAS Cycling program is part of a partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and AusCycling NSW.

This year, the WRAS Cycling program will focus on cycling specific performance support.

Athletes will have access to specialised strength and conditioning as well as cycling-specific education that matches the current focus of the rider. Athletes are encouraged to remain heavily engaged with their local club in order to practically implement the skills and capabilities subsequently developed. 

RAS remains engaged with AusCycling to deliver the best training experience and cyclist development possible without creating conflicting pathways.

WRAS Cyclists are encouraged to compete in the Australian Junior Track Series and the Australian Junior Road Series. WRAS athletes can expect to compete among the best riders in the state with the program preparing athletes for performance at the National Track and National Road Championships.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • Cycling specific education and rider development
  • Specialised strength and conditioning assessment and programming
  • Cycling specific sports science testing in a high‑performance training environment
  • Opportunities to represent WRAS at events*
 

Additional WRAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through WRAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be competing in the U15, U17 or U19 age category in 2027
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Cycling.
  • Athletes in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply; Road, Track
    • Athletes racing BMX or MTB are encouraged to apply with other support options being potentially available.
  • Be a registered member of a Cycling club within the Western region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Bathurst Regional, Bland, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Dubbo Regional, Forbes, Gilgandra, Hilltops, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Regional, Narromine, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Cycling‑specific and WRAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply.

Program Delivery Period

September 2026 – August 2027

WRAS Athletes are encouraged to attend the races in the Australian Junior Track Series and the Australian Junior Road Series.

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