Featured Rider - Lewis Balyckyi – Age 18
 I started working with Lewis back in 2007 when I worked as a coach for British Cycling’s Talent Team in the NW.
I took Lewis on as a rooky 15 year old as he was physically strong and showed talent on the track as well as at his local circuit in Preston. Lewis started well winning the first national series Youth race at Hetton, Sunderland in his first year as Youth A, proving he was one to watch.
The only thing holding him back was his confidence and self belief, which was what his parents and I worked on throughout his time on the team, culminating in him winning the National Circuit Champs on his home circuit, a fantastic result. The standard of young riders in this country is so good at the moment that even that didn’t get him considered for the National Junior Program, something that Lewis aspires to. 2009 was a quiet year on the bike as leaving school and work commitments got in the way of training.
Over the winter Lewis has been 100% focused on his cycling again and with the support of his new team Team Wallis CHH, in the form of training partners and overseas camps Lewis is back to his best, placing second in the first two Junior National Series races this season. On two completely contrasting courses, the first in South Wales and the second in Somerset these results show he has become a well rounded rider who is back at the top of his game.
Good luck to Lewis for the rest of the 2010 season.
News Flash: Cycling Training UK rider Lewis Balyckyi Leads National Junior RR Series
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 When Frances Newstead took over coaching for the British cycling talent team programme it was easy to get along with her and she was always involved in training sessions. She was always wanting to give more to the session, by
either changing training or giving rest periods so you don't burn out.
With Frances' experience in the national and international races, she can help you go to the next level. I strongly recommend Frances as a coach but be ready for some hard work, when she took over my training I have never trained as hard but my fitness improved dramatically. At 15 years old, I was racing with the adults and getting regular top 10 results. She also taught me about race tactics and how to read the race better.
Thanks to her help I became U16 national youth circuit champion in 2008 and my track racing has improved also.
Lewis Balyckyi
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