The Endurance Academy combines full-time cycling training with further education, giving riders the chance to pursue a cycling career while gaining essential life skills and academic qualifications.

The academy helps riders develop their talents through a strong competitive programme, focusing on leadership, tactical, and physical skills. Riders can race at a European level, with some progressing to the UCI Continental team. 

The academy also offers access to top training tracks, including Alcotroz and 72 acres of trails in St Albans.

The Freeride Academy, established in September 2020, accommodates over 20 riders who train full-time to pursue their passion for freeride mountain biking. In partnership with Superfoxx and Canyon, the academy offers a rider-focused programme based at the London Colney site. Riders have access to a range of tracks, north shore lines, and skills areas, honing their abilities and building confidence. 

Oaklands College coaching covers fitness, race skills, and technical proficiency, with a focus on developing high-level riders for fun or competition. The academy’s race team competes in British circuits, with several riders advancing to World Cup level. The programme supports individual ambitions, with access to excellent tracks and local forest trails to aid rider progression.

The weekly schedule for both sides of the academy follows the same structure:

Training takes place in the mornings, with academic study in the afternoons. Wednesdays are dedicated to full-day training, additional sessions, trips, and cycling-related activities such as talks, webinars, and masterclasses with professional riders. 

Gym sessions are spread throughout the week, tailored to the needs of Freeriders, BMXers, and endurance riders. Track sprinters and specialists also receive dedicated attention from our strength and conditioning lead coach.

The only formal requirement of joining the cycling academy is to be enrolled on one of our full time courses. 

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All Oaklands Wolves Athletes are required to purchase their kit from KitKing. 

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Student accommodation at our St Albans Campus is available for those enrolled in the Oaklands Wolves sport academies. Our aim is to create a safe, supportive community that helps you transition smoothly away from home.

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