Matthew Bostock is the latest Manx cyclist to gain a place on British Cycling's Olympic Development Programme.
After a trial in Newport, he has received notification he will be part of this year's intake.
The scheme is the first step on the pathway to the full Olympic Programme which has produced World and Olympic Champions including Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh.
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