We are thrilled to announce the short list for the 2025 Braveheart Cycling Fund Trophy. The Braveheart Cycling Fund Trophy recognises the emerging talent of young Scottish cyclists each year.
Each year, the recipient’s name is engraved on the trophy, joining a distinguished line of past winners and inspiring others to support the growth of cycling excellence across Scotland.
Erin Boothman
2025 Highlights
UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships (Apeldoorn); 1st Team Pursuit; 1st Madison
European Junior Track Championships (Portugal); 1st Team Pursuit (set junior world record: 4:20.376); 1st 1Km Time Trial; 1st Madison
National Junior Road Championships: 1st in Time Trial (Junior)
Gent-Wevelgem Juniors: 1st place
Clásica de Jaén Juniors (Nations Cup event): 1st place
Giro della Toscana Juniors – Stage 1 (Team Time Trial): 1st place
UCI Road World Championships – Junior Women: Time Trial: 5th place
Phoebe Gale
2025 Highlights
11th in the UCI Downhill Women Elite standings
UCI World Championships (Valais, Switzerland); 8th place in Finals
UCI World Cup – Round 7 (Lake Placid, USA); 7th place in Finals; 6th place in Qualifying Round 1
UCI World Cup – Round 6 (Lenzerheide, Switzerland); 6th place in Finals; 10th place in Qualifying Round 1
UCI World Cup – Round 5 (La Thuile, Italy); 9th place in Finals; 1st place in Qualifying Round 2
UCI World Cup – Round 2 (Loudenvielle, France); 6th place in Finals
British National Championships (Fort William, Scotland); 2nd place in Elite Women’s Downhill
Callum Thornley
2025 Highlights
British National Under-23 Road Championships; 1st in the Time Trial (U23 National TT champion); 2nd in the Road Race (U23)
Sibiu Cycling Tour (Stage race, Romania); 1st Stage 4 (ITT); 1st Points classification
Istrian Spring Tour; 3rd Overall
Poreč Trophy / POREČ Classic; 4th place
Giro d’Italia Next Gen (U23 Giro counterpart); 10th Overall
UCI Road World Championships – U23 Time Trial; 5th place in the U23 time trial
Giro di Lombardia U23; 1st place
Join us in Kilmarnock at the Braveheart Cycling Dinner on October 18th, where we will announce the winner.
Proceeds from the evening will directly support initiatives that offer opportunities for young riders to enhance their skills, reach their potential, and continue the proud tradition of Scottish cycling.
Save the date: October 18th. Spread the word and be part of an unforgettable evening!
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