Welcome to Harrogate Nova’s
Junior Race Team!

Key Highlights of the Junior Racing Team

  • National & International Calendar

    Our Junior Race Team ciompetes in National Junior Road Series, National Junior Road Champs (Road and TT), and European UCI Junior Stage races. For 2025, this includes:

    31/5-1/6 - Gipuzkoa Klasikoa (UCI 2.1) 🇪🇸 - Basque

    29/6+30/6 - Classic Region Sud (2xUCI 1.1) 🇫🇷 - nr Marseille

    24/7-27/7 - Tour of Austria (UCI 2.1) 🇦🇹 - Alps

    29/8 - GP Poulay (UCI 1.1) 🇫🇷 - Brittany

    6-8/9 - GP Ruebliland (UCI 2.1) 🇨🇭 - Zurich (tbc)

    5-6/10 GP Philippe Gilbert (UCI 2.1) - 🇧🇪 Ardenne

  • Team Kit and Identity

    Joining the team means becoming part of something special. Our riders proudly don the official team kit, including helmets, creating a sense of unity and identity as they embark on their racing journey.

  • Diverse Racing Disciplines

    From road races in circuits like the Brownlee Circuit to cyclocross on grass and mountain biking adventures throughout the year, our Junior Racing Team experiences the full spectrum of cycling disciplines. Youth riders thrive in circuit races, while juniors transition to road races.

  • Path to Nationals

    The team sets its sights on the Youth and Junior National Tour, with aspirations of making a mark in the national junior series. Success here opens doors to the U23 category for UCI races, showcasing the potential to climb the ranks in the cycling world.

Welcome to the Harrogate Nova Cycling Club's Junior Race Team page – where passion meets pedal power! Our Race Team is a dynamic force, comprising talented young riders who share a love for the thrill of the race and the joy of pushing their limits.

At the helm of our Race Team is Team Director Sportif Mike Cross, a seasoned cyclist and the muscle behind our road race this summer. His expertise and passion for the sport are the driving forces that propel our young riders to excellence. Mike knows the ins and outs of the cycling world and is dedicated to nurturing the potential of our youth.

It’s the extra support and unique camaraderie at Harrogate Nova that draws talented Junior rides in. Not only does the team works together to support one another and create a supportive environment that encourages growth and success, but riders also get access to world-class training experts who are there to support and advise the team throughout the season.

With an awareness of the academic commitments of our junior riders, we work diligently to accommodate exam timetables and create a balance between academic and racing pursuits.

Meet Our Racers

  • Harry Hudson, age 16, first year junior.

    First year junior in 2024, previously rode for Matlock CC.

    Best results for 2023 include:

    ∙1st junior at the 2023 National Hill Climb Championships, same time as 3rd overall adult open category

    ∙1st overall Mam Nik Hill climb

    ∙1st stage 2 at 2023 North West Youth Tour

    ∙2nd GC at northwest youth tour

    ∙10th at National CX Trophy Round 6.

    Aspirations for 2024:

    “To gain experience in road racing at junior level, aiming for a top 10 placement on hillier national series races. I would like to attend the new ‘European Mountain Time Trial Championships in Switzerland, and also gain experience in racing abroad.”

  • Magnus Denwood, first year junior.

    “I’m 16 and race Cyclocross, Road and XC Mountain bike.”

    Best results in 2023:

    ∙13th overall in the National MTB XC series

    ∙12th at the National MTB XC Championships.

    ∙Recently I have won the final two rounds of the 2023/4 Yorkshire Cyclocross Winter Series

    ∙Won the Yorkshire Summer Cross series last year.

    Aspirations for 2024:

    “I’m looking forward to the harder races such as Junior Tour of Wales and the Harrogate Nova Road race (as well as nailing my GCSEs!).”

  • Finley Hudson age 14, Youth A. 1st year Under 16 in 2024, Previously rode for Matlock CC

    Best results for 2023:

    ∙Age Category national hill climb champion, 3 years running

    ∙1st Sheffield Grand Prix Crit race

    ∙Northwest youth tour, 5th overall 3rd on TT stage

    ∙Regional circuit races, 5 top five finishes with 2 podium spots

    ∙Regional cyclocross events, 4 top five spots with 1 podium spot

    Aspirations for 2024:

    “I’d like to learn to hold position in a strong field on road races and achieve some top five placements at national cyclocross races. I’m also aiming to try and defend my age category national hill climb title.”

  • Isaac Oliver, 16, first year junior previously riding for Sheffield Youth Cycling Club.

    Best results for 2023 were:

    ∙2nd Welsh CX championships

    ∙3rd Newark GP

    ∙Peak District Series Hill Climb Champion

    ∙1st Battle on the Beach U16

    ∙1st Junior Monsal HC

    ∙1st U20 European Sprint distance duathlon champs

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Register Your Interest

We are always on the lookout for new talent, either for the 2026 team or as guest riders.

Although we started with riders from Yorkshire and the North of England, we appreciate talent lives across the UK!

Harrogate Nova Junior Race Team is a gateway to bigger things

Designed for 16-18 year olds who are ready to take their racing to new levels, performing on a national and international stage, while being part of a team, and having a blast!

To register your interest, complete the form to the right

Alternatively, email harrogatenovaraceteam@gmail.com