Search for Speed
Search for Speed is a USA Cycling talent identification program designed to introduce track sprint cycling to a wider, more diverse audience throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California basin.
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What is Search For Speed?
Program At-A-Glance
Designed to grow the track sprint discipline, the Los Angeles-based initiative leverages a progressive series of community engagement, talent identification, talent development, and talent integration programs to introduce individuals with diverse athletic and socioeconomic backgrounds to the sport of cycling and rapidly transform talented athletes into Olympic hopefuls.
With the entire athlete development pathway housed in southern California, the program aims to diversify the sport of cycling by reaching new and underrepresented communities, while cultivating a continually growing pool of remarkable talent.
SEE THE IMPACT
Funded by a generous grant from the Rapha Foundation and support from LOOK Cycle and WattBike, Search for Speed breaks barriers into the sport of cycling, while putting National Championship, World Championship, and Olympic medals within clear view.
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How it Works
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1Community Development & Recruitment
Search for Speed hosts pop up athletic testing and recruitment programs across Los Angeles County and select national markets. These pop ups prioritize recruiting individuals from underserved populations, aiming to provide opportunities and access to those who may not typically have them.
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2Talent Identification
Top performers from testing sites and recruitment programs participate in a regular series of athletic combines that provides a robust assessment of one’s athletic potential and explosive power capabilities.
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3Talent Development
Athletes that meet benchmark standards in the athletic combines are invited to participate in a progressive series of three talent development camps focused in introducing the participants to track cycling under the guidance of Olympic coaches.
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4Talent Integration
Standout performers are integrated into the Track Sprint Development Pool, training for a spot on Team USA and a chance at International and Olympic success.
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CHASING GOLD
Search for Speed appeared in NBC's TV series Chasing Gold. This episode provided a behind-the-scenes look at an open combine and the systematic approach USA Cycling is taking to nurturing Olympic talent.
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