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Project 51 Rider Family

Ever wondered why some riders who train really hard, have some of the best data around and are often the strongest on the training rides, yet rarely seem to be the ones crossing the line first?  

It's simple really. If the mental equilibrium of the athlete isn't perfect, the physical attributes don't get a chance to fully shine.

Athletes are not machines, they're just ordinary people like everyone else, with all the same issues and worries. 

You have to learn how to be a top bike rider if you want to have a long successful racing career. It's not just about Watts and Data, it's about what you do with them and ensuring you have have fun while doing it.


We pride ourselves on the strength of our rider family. We all need that support network of helpful people around us and that's exactly what you get at Project 51. Our family is made up of the coaches, all the riders involved and ex riders who still stay involved. With all this experience, you'll never be short of advice, help & support.

The Team

Alan Denman

Adam Cotterell

Alan Denman

Coach & Mentor.

Crinnan

Adam Cotterell

Alan Denman

The Boss

Adam Cotterell

Adam Cotterell

Adam Cotterell

Road Captain & Mentor

Current Riders

Ian Vagg

Liam McLaughlin

Paul Newsome

 Current rider.

Ian rides for Project 51.


Paul Newsome

Liam McLaughlin

Paul Newsome

 Current rider & Triathlete.

Paul rides for Project 51.


Liam McLaughlin

Liam McLaughlin

Liam McLaughlin

 Current rider.& Duathlete.

Liam rides for Project 51.


Ben Moody

Stuart Harvey

Liam McLaughlin

 Current rider.

Ben rides for Project 51.


Finn Dunton

Stuart Harvey

Stuart Harvey

 Current rider.

Finn Currently competes internationally in Belgium.


Stuart Harvey

Stuart Harvey

Stuart Harvey

 Current rider for Project 51

Stuart competes in Mountain Biking and Gravel Racing


Austen Laing

Austen Laing

Austen Laing

 Current rider.

Austen rides for Project 51.


Henry Byrne

Austen Laing

Austen Laing

 Current rider.

Henry rides for Project 51.


Nick Sturman

Nick Sturman

Nick Sturman

Current Rider

Nick rides for Team TMC

Tom Houghton

Nick Sturman

Nick Sturman

Current Rider

Team TMC

Ant Attwood

Nick Sturman

Ant Attwood

Former Rider & Commissaire.

Project 51

Former Riders

Dani Christmas

Dani Christmas

Dani Christmas

Mentor & Former Project 51 Rider.

Dani is currently Director Sportif with the AG Insurance - Soudal Team and a commentator with Eurosport.

Dan Gardner

Dani Christmas

Dani Christmas

Mentor & Former Project51 Rider.

Dan is currently based in New Zealand and works as a coach and bike fitter.

Olly Moors

Dani Christmas

Olly Moors

Mentor & Former Project 51 Rider.

Olly is currently Director sportif with Das Hutchinson Brother Team 

Amy Smith

Josie Shepherd

Olly Moors

Mentor & Former Project 51 Rider.

Amy is a former British National Champion on the track and raced internationally, based in Belgium.


Josie Shepherd

Josie Shepherd

Josie Shepherd

Mentor & Former Project 51 Rider.

Josie raced internationally, based in Belgium.

Paul Townsley

Josie Shepherd

Josie Shepherd

Mentor & Former Rider.

Paul was multi British National Champion on the road in the masters category.

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