Our Riders
The team line up for 2025 - 26 will be announced in July 2025.
In the 2025 -26 season the team will support a maximum of six riders, while for the 2026 - 27 season we plan to expand to a maximum of ten riders. Applications for the 2026 - 27 season will open in December 2025 on this page but if interested, please come along and have a chat when you see us at a race. All riders are podium potential riders at a UK national level, with a team structure and support to help them develop international success.
Our Support Team
We have a wealth of experience developing riders and understand the physical, emotional, and financial demands that training and racing brings. The team supports riders and helps them balance the demands of education with training and racing.
Team Manager
Simon Pattinson
"A lifetime mission to make better citizens through sport" will be Simon's epitaph. Now retired, ex-lawyer, entrepreneur, coach, race organiser and campaigner for better sporting systems keeps him busy, however the team always takes priority.
Team Advisor
Pete Hargroves
A legend in British CX, founder of Hargroves Cycles and the CX team that carried his name, Pete now spends time travelling with his family, racing cars and chairing the Wessex CX League. Pete is our team advisor on all matters technical.
Team Consultant & Advisor
Mark Adams
What Mark doesn't know about CX can be written on a matchbox. With over 20 years' experience from novice to elite, Mark uses his elite British Cycling experience to guide riders to reach their full potential. Still working with the Great Britain Cycling Team and a founder of EvoDevo, Mark 'persists' with telemark skiing!
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Chris Ford
A leader in the understanding of S&C for developing athletes, Chris works at Winchester University undertaking ground-breaking research as well as leading practical sessions and leading direction in training plans. You won't find anyone better in coaching quality movements in S&C.
Team Mentor
Helen Pattinson
An advocate for equality across business and sport, our multiple master's world and national champion is sharply focused on ensuring developing athletes get the most up to date and useful information available. Trying to retire, ex-lawyer, entrepreneur, business advisor and cycling coach, Helen keeps everyone on their toes both on and off the bike.
Content Creation
Tom Couzens
From life as an elite cyclist across CX, road, MTB and gravel, Tom continues to train hard, race at the front and run the media campaigns for Veloforte. Tom will ensure the team presence is carefully managed online reflecting great exposure for our sponsors and riders.
Welfare Officer
Sam Lee
Essential to any team, Sam is the welfare lead for the team and at one of the UK's most progressive youth cycling clubs, Solent Pirates. We ensure Sam is always available to riders should they want a chat.