Development Team & trainSharp Elite
The Ultimate Pathway Into Professional Cycling

The Vision
The trainSharp development team offers the Junior and U23 rider access to the best race calendar possible with the aim of facilitating maximal rider progression and launching the young rider into the world of professional cycling.
The best development team riders will be promoted to the trainSharp Elite team racing the biggest races in the UK and Europe
The ultimate all round package
The development team isn’t just a race team it gives riders the holistic all encompassing package that includes everything that a rider would need to turn pro – its a proven coaching track record as we’ve done this multiple times with riders such as Eddie Dunbar, Ben Turner and James Shaw.
Being a member of the team gives the rider access to a comprehensive calendar of races with a support team at each race, world class coaching and the wealth of relationships and connections that Jon Sharples and the trainSharp team have amassed over multiple decades of coaching.
Networking, CV Support and unparalleled experience in the professional scene
Not only does the trainSharp team open doors for you and your cycling career, we also help put together your cycling CV in the most appropriate manner to attract the best teams.
Having worked with NFTO, Pedalheaven and HMT Academy trainSharp understand what is required to reach the next step into the world of professional cycling
Applying to the team
To be applicable for the development team you be of any age. To be part of the team it is required that you are coached. Use the contact form below to enquire for the team including a brief summary of your racing history and best results.



Team Bikes 2024 – Orro Venturi STC Di2
The Development and Elite teams are riding the Orro Venturi STC for the 2024 season.
Orro Bikes are designed and built in Ditchling Common less than 30 minutes from trainSharp’s HQ.
Manufactured from UK made Sigmatex carbon fibre, Orro bikes design their bikes from the ground up and have the ability to work closely with Sigmatex creating the lightest stiffest bikes possible.
If you would like to reserve one of the Elite Teams bikes for purchase at the end of the season please follow the link below for more information.