The 2016 riders

Matt Bostock, 18: From Isle of Man, first-year Academy rider enjoying his debut U23 season on the road.

Gabriel Cullaigh, 20: Yorkshire born, started as a mountain bike rider before switching to road and track when he joined the Academy in 2014. Shown form on the road with third at the under-23 Ghent-wevelgem this year.

Nathan Draper, 19: Notched up road victories in the five-stage Junior Tour of Wales and junior road race championships last year. Another Isle of Man native.

Matt Gibson, 19: Won gold in the team pursuit at the European Track Champs last year, and added another two in the U23 competition. Enjoyed an impressive Tour Series victory in Peterborough in 2014.

Joe Holt, 19: Won a number of Welsh national titles as a junior before winning the ‘Hoy Future Stars’ award at the Revolution track series in 2014. First year at the Academy.

Mark Stewart, 20: Won his first senior gold medal in the scratch race at the Track World Cup in 2015 in New Zealand. Made his Commonwealth Games debut for Scotland in 2014.

Joey Walker, 19: Son of British racing legend Chris Walker, his sister Jessie is also a pro rider. Was the 2015 junior European points race champion.

Ollie Wood, 20: Won medals as part of the team pursuit in last week’s Track World Cup and U23 European Championships. Scored promising top10s this year on the road racing in Europe.