Llandeilo sports ambassador becomes Welsh Cycling Champion

Alwena Morgan, 12, clinched first place in the Youth C Girls Closed Road Circuit Racing in the 2024 Welsh Circuit Race Championships.

Following her accomplishment, Alwena wants to become a professional cyclist in the future.

Alwena clinched first place in the Youth C Girls Closed Road Circuit Racing. (Image: Geraint Morgan) Alwena’s father, Geraint Morgan said: “I’m over the moon. She worked hard. It’s a great achievement. She’s really focused on sport and is very passionate about cycling.

“She wants to turn pro one day and follow in the footsteps of local girls at her club. She’s training with other world champions at the velodrome, and she’s got big dreams. This was the first year she was eligible to compete, and she won.”

Alwena began cycling four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ysgol Bro Dinefwr student wants to turn professional one day. (Image: Geraint Morgan) She started taking part in a weekly time trial event organised by The Gym Shed in Llandovery that sparked her interest in competition.

Since then, Alwena has competed in national races across the UK and regularly trains at the Velodrome facility in Newport.

The Ysgol Bro Dinefwr student is currently coached by Evolution Performance Ltd and is a proud member of Velo Myrddin CC – a performance cycling club powered by Y Beic based in Carmarthenshire.

The club trains at Pembrey Circuit and Carmarthen Velodrome, with Alwena training three times per week.

Alwena owes her success to personal coach Owen Thomas, Rob, Tony and other coaches at Velo Myrddin who volunteer their time to provide her with high quality training every week.

When Alwena isn't cycling she's a youth sports ambassador with Actif Sport. (Image: Geraint Morgan) When Alwena is not cycling she is a youth sports ambassador with Actif Sport and a student at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Llandeilo.

In her leadership role she promotes the importance of sport to her peers while placing emphasis on cycling.

Alwena said:  "It's a great sport with top-quality coaches and a friendly environment."

Velo Myrddin welcome newcomers and offers trial sessions, so those interested in cycling can send an email to velomyrddin@gmail.com.

The Welsh Circuit Race Championships was organised by Beico Cymru which is the National Governing Body for cycling in Wales.

Beico Cymru is dedicated to developing the sport at all levels by supporting cyclists of all abilities, from beginners to elite athletes through events, programmes and coaching opportunities.

The organisation is built on three core values: inspiration, integrity and empowerment.

For more information about Beico Cymru, visit their website.