AusCycling's Rider Development Principles articulate the key elements that matter most in progressing through the performance pathway from talented junior to world-class rider.

The 10 principles, which provide a unified approach to best practice in junior athlete development, are:

1. Behind every great rider is a great development coach
2. Skills are king
3. Progress needs a plan
4. Racing is your learning laboratory
5. Value effort over equipment
6. Find your tribe
7. Character wins medals
8. Win well, on and off the bike
9. Parents support the journey
10. Opportunities, choices, never guarantees

To learn about the Rider Development Principles, watch the video below.