Eliud Kipchoge launches Cycling Academy

The marathon GOAT has embarked on a new project called the Cycling Academy. Two-time Olympic Marathon Champion and World Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge Last week on Instagram, along with his partners INEOS and Global Sports Communication, the NN Running Training Center announced that it would also host a cycling school. “We are proud to expand our Kaptagat-based training camp from a purely athletics-focused training camp to a wider variety of sports academies. The INEOS Eliud Kipchoge Cycling Academy fits very naturally. And there is great potential for talented young cyclists to take the next step towards the top level of cycling, “said Kipchoge.

I have a new neighbor … 😏

along with @INEOSGrenadiers Launched INEOS Eliud Kipchoge Cycling Academy. The goal of this project is to combine our knowledge to establish a world-class sustainable cycling academy in Kaptagat, Kenya. pic.twitter.com/l1AWvHgMoJ

— NN Running Team (@NNRunningTeam) June 22, 2022

The Cycling Academy employs some of the staff already on the Kipchoge team and is run by Kipchoge’s longtime partners. Valentijn TruowAs reported by Cycling news..

A Dutch citizen, Trouw has over 30 years of experience working with long-distance runners in Kenya and has an athlete management background. Trouw said he was excited to build a fairly undeveloped sport in Kenya. “Good harmony and collaboration with the Kenya Cycling Federation has brought together the knowledge and insights gained from running and cycling for the benefit of the sport.” Kenya did not have a full-time cycling expert in 2022. did.

“We have been working on the great potential of East African long-distance runners for over 30 years. The talent for outstanding local endurance combined with the excellent training environment at Kaptagat is of quality cyclists. I think it’s perfect for training, “added Truow. “Working with Sir Dave Brailsford and working with the INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team to take advantage of the wider INEOS sports family, we can achieve the best practices in the world for competitive cycling.”

The INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team is world-renowned and it is interesting to see Kipchoge’s Cycling Academy grow through this high-level partnership. “This is an important and exciting development in cycling around the world. By nurturing new riders from Africa, we have the power to drive lasting change,” said Grenadia’s manager. Dave Brailsford..