British Cycling has announced with pride the 2025 Elite Development Teams. These teams continue to play a vital role in nurturing young talent and developing the next generation of professional riders. Through dedicated support, structured race programmes and innovative development initiatives, these teams provide the perfect platform for riders to grow, compete, and succeed on the national and international stage.
First launched in 2021, the Elite Development Team status helps bridge the gap from club teams to UCI Continental level. As an Elite Development Team, each team is guaranteed eight rider entries into all National Road Series and National Circuit Series races, offered promotion of their social media channels and team websites on the British Cycling website, and receive support in the form of education and training workshops.
Below are the 2025 Elite Development Women’s Teams and their key objectives:
FTP (Fulfil The Potential) Racing
- Objective: To build a presence in the Lloyds National Series and provide opportunities for European racing while maintaining a rider-first ethos.
- Approach: The team prioritises mental health support, specialised female bike fitting workshops, and team training sessions to build rider confidence.
- Key achievements: The 2024 British Team Cup champions, FTP Racing has developed riders to progress to UCI-level teams and helped athletes achieve success at world championships. The team also continues to innovate with additional support packages and expanded race calendars.
- Meet the team: Team Manager – Billy Oliver. Riders – Anna Boniface, Becky Babbage, Becky Hair, Claire Nott, Ella Brown, Gemma Mitchell, Harriet Evans, Laura Davies, Laura Pittard, Elektra Georgiakakis, Lilie Sanders, Rachel Galler, Rebecca Richards, Rosie Wayland, Sasha Halsey, Anastasia Bowler.
- Follow the team: Instagram – @ftpracingteam
- // Facebook – FTP
- Racing Team // Website – ftpracing.co.uk
Loughborough Lightning
- Objective: To be the leading UK development centre for student-athletes in cycling and education.
- Approach: A UK-based road programme combined with international exposure, expert coaching, and world-class training facilities at Loughborough University provides a holistic development platform.
- Meet the team: Team Manager – David Nichols. Riders – Alice Lethbridge, Elena Day, Eva Callinan, Georgia Lancaster, Georgina Oakley, Jayati Hine, Jenny Holl, Miriam Jessett, Morgan Newberry, Olivia Kelly, Penny Colloff, Roisin Lally, Maddie Heywood.
- Follow the team: Instagram – @lightning_cycling
- // X – @lightningcycle
- // Facebook – Loughborough
- Lightning Cycling Team // Website – Loughborough
- Lightning Cycling
Brother UK-OnForm
- Objective: To help riders develop and move up to UCI teams through comprehensive support and a strong race calendar.
- Approach: Regular training camps, team support at all Lloyds National Series races, and a proven development model have helped riders such as Anna Henderson and Grace Reynolds achieve success at the highest levels.
- Meet the team: Team Manager – Mark Botteley. Riders – Lotty Dawson, Amelia Staunton, Ayesha Vose, Bethany Goodwin, Hope Inglis, Amber Junker, Electra Morris, Lily Brindle, Mia Smith, Caitlin Harvey, Cecilia Hime, Ellen Bennett, Helena Shapton, Ellie Mitchinson, Phoebe Barker and Eleina McFadden.
- Follow the team: Instagram – @teamonform
- // Website – onform-racing.co.uk
Team Boompods
- Objective: To podium at the Lloyds National Road or Circuit Series while supporting more women in cycling.
- Approach: The team provides full race support, paid race entries, and quality equipment to its riders.
- Meet the team: Team Manager – Nikki Metcalfe. Riders – Amy Drysdale, Megan Anderson, Sian Marsh, Rebecca Woodvine, Katie-Ann Calton, Millie Skinner, Lulu Bartlett, Hannah Bayes, Beth Bennett, Joanne Rea, Annabella Greenwood, Bella Butler.
- Follow the team: Instagram – @teamboompods
- // Facebook – Team
- Boompods
The teams exemplify the essence of British Cycling’s Elite Development Status: fostering talent, promoting growth, and driving positive change in the UK cycling scene. We are excited to see the impact they will make in 2025 and beyond.
