British Cycling can today announce the eight young cyclists that have been selected as part of the 39-strong Great British line up that will be competing at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Maribor, Slovenia this summer.
Maribor will welcome over 3,000 athletes from 48 countries for the 17th edition of the summer EYOF which runs from 23-29 July.
EYOF plays a vital role in providing aspiring young Olympians with a fantastic multi-sport experience and is often a key indicator of riders to watch as they work their way through the ranks. Previous successes at the EYOF in cycling include current five-time junior world champion Zoe Backstedt and current junior rider Cat Ferguson who won the double road race and time-trial at last year’s event.
Competing in the road events and hoping to emulate these successes are Rory Gravelle, Max Hinds and Luca Bednarek in the men’s category, and Abigail Miller, Erin Boothman and Arabella Blackburn contesting the women’s events. Road rider, Rory Gravelle, said: “I’m thoroughly looking forward to representing Great Britain and competing at this year’s EYOF which will be a privileged opportunity for me. I’m pleased with how my season has gone so far and am excited to test myself against some of the best youth riders in the world. I know it will be a great experience and another step forward for my development, I would like to thank all those involved in helping me.”
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