It has to be the dream, doesn’t it? Getting paid to work with bikes?
Well, if ‘cross is your passion and you want to put something back in to developing the sport and working with the national level team, this role looks perfect. The job is working for British Cycling, and their description reads:
The Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT) is responsible for managing British representation at the Cyclo-Cross UCI World Championships, UCI World Cups & the UEC European Championships. Reporting into the Cyclo-Cross Co-ordinator successful candidate would act as Team Manager for the GBCT Cyclo-Cross Team and would lead on all administration and strategy formulation for GBCT Cyclo-Cross activity. The role is contracted for 50 days throughout the year with variable hours and the need to attend identified national and international events.
Apparently this will entail:
working with riders, British Cycling staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to continue growing the performance of British Cycling on the World and European stage; and
upholding the highest standards of communication and organisation to manage all GBCT Cyclo-Cross activities
Want to find out more? Check the British Cycling careers website, here.