We build champions on and off the bike
As a successful and proven cycle racing club that develops talented riders to reach their elite cycling goals, Beeston Cycling Club are delighted to have partnered with the University of Derby to be your cycling delivery partner of the FdA Athlete Professional Development course. They will ensure that their racing expertise and experience will enable you to be the best you can be, on and off the bike!
Beeston Cycling Club (BCC) Race Team is one of eight UK elite senior teams competing in the 2025 British Cycling National Road Race Series. Competing at the highest level of racing in the UK and abroad positions BCC Race Team at the pinnacle of our pyramid of excellence. Supported by our Beeston Cycling Club Academy pathway our aspiring racers can grow and learn their sport to be ready to race at the top level, whilst being further mentored by a select group of highly experienced senior riders.
Putting you at the centre of excellence
- Being recognised as one of the most successful and largest racing pathways in the UK supporting riders from youth level up to elite senior level, we have the capability to give you that edge in racing.
- To enable you to succeed you can access our dedicated team of coaches, director sportifs, mechanics and team managers who adopt our proven processes to provide the best racing infrastructure to enable our riders to thrive.
- You will benefit from the joint successes of the University of Derby’s already tested cycling pathway and our recognition as the ‘East Midlands cycling centre of excellence’.
A racing team built around you!
Each week you will have your own training and race craft programme delivered by experts in their field who are coaching and racing at national level in season 2025. The University Performance Team and BCC Race Team will work closely to develop a strong and robust road training group that enables you to benefit from a unique team environment. Building up to National events and BUCS track championships there will be joint track sessions where both groups will train together to support your development and racing ambitions.
Realising your racing ambitions and beyond
The FdA Athlete Professional Development programme will support your elite level cycling goals and your classroom studies will give you the opportunity to develop your own professional sports career beyond cycling. We have developed a well balanced training programme that is built around your studies with a weekly timetable of training rides, gym sessions and track sessions. As you grow and develop your racing craft from this course you can transfer your skills and experience as you race for your own team. Included in the FdA course is an extensive support programme of workshops, testing injury, psychology and performance lifestyle, that will enhance your wider cycling development.
Be your best with the best!
Bryan Steel, multi-Olympic and World medallist is embedded within the University of Derby as Head Coach of their Cycling Performance Programme and has been our Director of Sport at BCC Race Team since our inception. Bryan developed and will deliver on the cycling element of the FdA programme and he will harness the brilliant coaching staff and support network of our BCC Race Team and the University Sports Network to work together to make sure you achieve your full cycling potential throughout your time at the university and for your career afterward.
Our 2024 Road and Track highlights:
- 9 National championship title jerseys across youth and junior level on road and track
- 2 European champion titles and 2 World bronze medals at Junior level
- 24 riders represented Team GB, Scotland, Wales, England and their regions
- 180 wins & podiums including 170 top ten finishes across all squads
- 48 riders in our Pathway programmes from U14 up to senior elite
- 25 total international races across the pathway
- 225 total UK national, regional and international races across the pathway
- 3 riders secured places with World tour Development and European regional teams
A centre of excellence pathway
We are: Two Teams, Seven Squads, One Pathway #ThriveToRace
We are the only cycling pathway in the UK that develops talent from 14 years up to seniors elite racing.
We have become a centre of excellence that builds champions on and off the bike.
Introduction to our teams
Beeston Cycling Club Academy develops and coaches young talented riders from 14 years up to senior and elite racing. We have built a strong reputation as a unique Centre of Excellence that gives real pathway opportunities to our riders to achieve their racing ambitions.
BCC Race Team is an established and successful elite level race team. Racing at all UK national and European races they have established an enviable reputation in the UK and abroad for being the destination and pinnacle of our sustainable racing pathway.
Talent development is the foundation of our success
- Our Academy and Elite pathway is a 12 month programme that never stops in the pursuit of excellence to create champions on and off the bike.
- From pre-season workshops, coaching, training rides to racing support and planning for the next season, the wheels keep turning.
- Fundamental to that success are our sponsorship partners who keep us driving forward with funds and product support.
- We are super proud to have a dedicated team of people that support our ambitions and enable us to provide the best infrastructure needed to enable our seven squads to thrive.
BCC Race Team, elite racing
- Objective: To create a pathway from youth to elite racing, supporting under-23 riders in top UK races and beyond.
- Approach: Through partnerships with Beeston CC Academy and the University of Derby, the team combines education with elite racing opportunities. They provide spots in European races, workshops and mentoring to prepare riders for success.
- Key achievements: A proven model of success with riders progressing from school-age racing to winning major UK events, solidifying their place as a centre of excellence in the East Midlands.
- Follow the team: Instagram - @bcc_race_team // X - @BCCRaceTeam // Facebook – BCC Race Team // Website – www.bccraceteam.com
We are more than just a successful racing team
Our social responsibility initiatives and educational partnerships are unique in the UK racing scene. The development of a robust sponsor/partnership model that is focused around building relationships and shared ambitions to deliver a strong value added offering and mutually rewarding benefits. We have created a proven sustainable Racing Academy Pathway model that transforms opportunities for young talented riders. We have become the East Midlands Centre of Excellence, developing young talent from 14 years of age up to elite senior racing which is unique in the UK.
We are creating the perfect environment to inspire the next generation to go and achieve their racing ambitions. #Thrive to Race!
Our purpose
We are driven to do things better and win the right way.
Our Vision
Develop and build a positive partnership culture with the cycling community and British Cycling to enable racing to thrive. Develop and shape a sustainable model for generations to come, delivering the highest quality racing, supported by a unique educational pathway.
Our Mission
Create a new sustainable model, bringing partners together and race as a supportive collective working towards delivering on our vision, creating a paradigm shift from the old models of the British scene to develop new relationship driven methods of ensuring value to all our partners and stakeholders.
Our Values
- Adventurous Approach
- Doing the Right Thing
- Integrity & Trust
- Strive For Better
- Be a Winner (the right way)
Beeston Cycling Club, where it all started
Club Information
Beeston Cycling Club is all about it's members. We believe in bringing people together who have a common interest - cycling! Our focus is on enabling people to connect with each other to arrange their own rides, talk about cycling (and non-cycling) topics and trade gear. We have a fantastic brand and history and want to continue being part of the community here in the Beeston area!
Building from a club cycling culture to performance driven elite racing
Like many clubs that venture into racing, their structure and culture normally is focused around racing an add on to their general club activities. This can result in limitations based on individual riders personal interests.
100% focused on racing
Recognising that to offer a professionally focused racing pathway, Beeston CC needed to develop and put in place a robust infrastructure model to build a sustainable pathway that develops and supports young (u14yrs) talented riders to progress up to elite senior racing.
#ThriveToRace
We race for positive change
We are more than just a successful Academy and Elite racing team.
We have developed a Partnership of Opportunities that support our riders and partners with the aim to use the power of cycling to deliver a lasting positive impact on our communities.
Using the power of cycling we believe that forging partnerships with charities and educational organisations will help us leave a positive and lasting impact on our communities. #RacingForPositiveChange
Switch Up - Partnered in possibility
Working with this vital charity, empowering underprivileged young people through cycling and physical activity opportunities.
Turning possibility into opportunity
Our racing offer - Partnered in potential
We have developed the UKs largest pathway that enables our young and elite senior riders to develop and conquer the UK and abroad.
Turning potential into opportunity
University of Derby FdA Athlete Professional Development - Partnered in performance
This partnership is dedicated to supporting students to progress their educational career and achieve their elite racing ambitions.
Turning performance into opportunity
