The Oaklands Wolves Cycling Academy offers a high-performance environment designed to support your development both on and off the bike. With access to professional-level facilities and expert support, you will train in a programme built to help you progress and compete at a higher level.
You will benefit from:
The Oaklands Wolves Cycling Academy has a strong track record of developing riders who go on to achieve success at national and international level. Our alumni reflect the strength of the programme and the opportunities available to dedicated cyclists.
Joe Blackmore
Joe achieved a major milestone for British cycling by competing in the Tour de l’Avenir, one of the world’s most prestigious under-23 stage races
Rihanna Parris-Smith
Rihanna progressed onto the GB Sprint Programme in 2023 and went on to win double gold at the U23 & Junior European Championships, as well as a national title at the British Cycling Track Championships in 2024.
Jack Lear
Jack developed through the academy to compete internationally, securing silver in the national cross-country series and becoming part of a UCI Development Team.
We believe in being clear and transparent about costs.
The fee is due during the enrolment period. You’ll receive instructions as part of your enrolment communications.
The Cycling Academy runs alongside your academic studies and is delivered across three structured training blocks:
Each block provides a consistent and progressive development programme, combining on-bike training with off-bike support, including strength and conditioning, performance testing and technical development sessions to support rider progression throughout the academic year.
The Cycling Academy is open to students enrolled on a full-time course at Oaklands College who have:
The Athletics Academy supports a range of future opportunities, including:
If you are interested in joining the Oaklands Wolves Athletics Academy, you can apply alongside your chosen course.
For more information, please contact our team or speak to us at an Open Day.
The Oaklands Wolves Cycling Academy brings together talented cyclists aged 16 to 18, developing their skills, fitness, and potential to become elite senior riders. It’s the only programme of its kind in the UK, attracting top junior cyclists and offering exposure to various cycling disciplines with opportunities to specialise.
The Endurance Academy combines full-time cycling training with further education, giving riders the chance to pursue a cycling career while gaining essential life skills and academic qualifications.
The academy helps riders develop their talents through a strong competitive programme, focusing on leadership, tactical, and physical skills.
The Freeride Academy, established in September 2020, accommodates over 20 riders who train full-time to pursue their passion for freeride mountain biking.
Oaklands College coaching covers fitness, race skills, and technical proficiency, with a focus on developing high-level riders for fun or competition. The programme supports individual ambitions, with access to excellent tracks and local forest trails to aid rider progression.
The weekly schedule for both sides of the academy follows the same structure:
Training takes place in the mornings, with academic study in the afternoons. Wednesdays are dedicated to full-day training, additional sessions, trips, and cycling-related activities such as talks, webinars, and masterclasses with professional riders.
Gym sessions are spread throughout the week, tailored to the needs of Freeriders, BMXers, and endurance riders. Track sprinters and specialists also receive dedicated attention from our strength and conditioning lead coach.
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Matt Dennis
Endurance Lead Coach
Matthew.Dennis@oaklands.ac.uk
Will Raymond
Freeride Lead Coach
william.raymond@oaklands.ac.uk