Jaguar Academy of Sport Ambassador Mark Cavendish puts himself to the test on the legendary TT course on the Isle of Man, ahead of this year's Tour of Britain.
The challenge for Mark was to ride the TT course as fast as possible trying to reach 100km/h. Throughout the film Mark also passes on his tips for what he does best, sprint cycling, which he'll be sure to use in the upcoming Tour of Britain.
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Rising Star Megan McDonald from Leamington Spa joined Mark on the Isle of Man and received a sprint masterclass from the British cycling great. He provided her with a range of tips sighting the importance of finding the right gear, getting the right body position and ensuring you don't stop until you cross the line.
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The support the Jaguar Academy of Sport has provided has made a significant difference to the Rising Stars development pathway, with 33 per cent of the 2010 Rising Stars and 30 per cent of 2011 Rising Stars moving on to Talent Development Pathway Funding.
The Jaguar Academy of Sport has received 'Highly Commended Status' from the Marketing Society Awards 2012, recognising the work it is doing to support the next generation of British sporting talent.
*How to become a Rising Star
To be eligible for the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Fund, young athletes, both able‑bodied and those with a disability, should be nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sport's own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the Jaguar Academy of Sport helps to support the right athletes, at the right time, in the right way.
Who are the Patrons, Ambassadors and Members of the Jaguar Academy of Sport?
Patrons: including Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Sir Ian Botham OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Gareth Edwards CBE, Denise Lewis OBE and Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, MBE, our list reads like a 'who's who' of British sporting legends. Now they are working together, united in one goal ‑ to nurture the next generation of British sporting greats.
Ambassadors: a selection of Olympic gold medal winning athletes, European Champions League winning footballers and rugby legends including; Rio Ferdinand, Colin Jackson CBE, Jessica Ennis CBE and Jonny Wilkinson OBE.
Members: include David Flatman, Clare Balding and Sally Gunnell OBE to name a few, these members are amongst the leading sports personalities who are dedicated to helping young people emulate their success through the Academy.
