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Monument Cycling Podcast features University of Cambridge alumni
Hear how alumni balanced their sporting careers with academia while at Cambridge.
Hayley Simmonds: Olympic Selection
Hayley Simmonds (Newnham 2006) is a National Champion, Commonwealth Games and European Games medallist, and National record holder.
We asked:
- What is the Olympic selection process like?
- Why can rider contracts be a dangerous thing?
- Is there a career to be made as a female elite cyclist?
Ffion James: Competing while at Cambridge University
Ffion James (Girton 2017) is the 2020 British Cycling National Trophy winner.
We asked:
- Just how close was her National Trophy victory?
- Can you study a degree while competing internationally?
- What should British Cycling be doing to encourage participation?
