{"id":182000,"date":"2021-03-01T13:28:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T13:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=182000"},"modified":"2021-03-01T13:30:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T13:30:39","slug":"join-skodas-dsi-cycling-academy-under-the-mentorship-of-dame-sarah-storey-applications-are-still-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/03\/01\/join-skodas-dsi-cycling-academy-under-the-mentorship-of-dame-sarah-storey-applications-are-still-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Join \u0160koda\u2019s DSI Cycling Academy Under the Mentorship of Dame Sarah Storey, Applications Are Still Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The UK-based \u0160koda Driver\u2019s Seat Initiative (DSI) Cycling Academy has been supporting female riders with the ambition to reach the professional level of the sport. And here\u2019s the great news: they have two new spots to fill for the 2021 season! Read on to learn about the requirements, how to apply, and what you can look forward to if accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The \u0160koda DSI Cycling Academy is a ground-breaking initiative giving talented young riders the chance to develop their skills and have incredible experiences under the mentorship of Dame Sarah Storey. The university-style programme is a brilliant opportunity for any keen female cyclist or para-cyclist who believes they have what it takes to become a professional.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udce3: There\u2019s just a week left to get your application in to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SKODAUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SKODAUK<\/a> DSI Cycling Academy. With links to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StoreyRT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StoreyRT<\/a> &amp; a unique selection of events both on &amp; off the bike, it could be the best decision you ever make! Apply here \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IZgONUzORo\">https:\/\/t.co\/IZgONUzORo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThisIsOurTime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThisIsOurTime<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vVsctK7ThO\">pic.twitter.com\/vVsctK7ThO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dame Sarah Storey (@DameSarahStorey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DameSarahStorey\/status\/1365371262420344837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 26, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async data-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2020\/06\/15\/dedicated-to-womens-cycling-ride2unite-livestream-with-juliet-elliott-adam-blythe-and-dame-sarah-storey\/\">Dame Sarah Storey,<\/a> a medal-winning Paralympic cyclist and swimmer with 38 world titles, 14 Paralympic gold medals and 76 world records under her belt, posted the call for new members on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a passionate female rider aged 17\u201322 and are already dedicating time each week to your cycling training, you have until this Friday, March 5, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skoda.co.uk\/discover\/cycling-academy-sign-up\">enter and fill out the application form.<\/a> The best part is: no previous professional experience or team affiliation is necessary. All you need is drive and determination. Successful applicants will be contacted by March 12 and invited for the second round.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182005\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/03\/Dame-Sarah-Storey-profimedia-0430594215.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182005 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2021\/03\/Dame-Sarah-Storey-profimedia-0430594215-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dame Sarah Storey\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dame Sarah Storey at the start of stage one of the 2019 Women&#8217;s Tour de Yorkshire. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Second-round applicants will undergo a series of performance and bike-handling tests. Dame Sarah and her team will decide who will join the prestigious \u0160koda DSI Cycling Academy after carefully analysing the results. If you are one of the lucky two selected, you\u2019re in for a busy 2021 schedule with the chance to race in the Women\u2019s National Road and Circuit Series and \u0160koda-sponsored events, which could include L\u2019Etape du Tour, La Course, the Women\u2019s Tour and the Tour Series.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an aspiring rider based in the UK, this might be your shot at starting a pro career. So what are you waiting for? 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