My son, Noah Hobbs, is 16 years old. He has been cycling for local cycling clubs since he was eight. Noah has been offered a place on the Great Britain Cycling Team World Class Programme as part of the Endurance Junior Academy Programme.

He is one of only four young people from his age group in the whole of the UK to be selected for this.

During the forthcoming year, Noah will be travelling around the UK and Europe to attend training days and races with the GB Cycling Team and his cycling club, Team Backstedt.

Noah was five when we lost his dad, who was also a sportsman. I've been doing the best I can - with the help of my parents - to support Noah's cycling career but the further he progresses, the more expensive it has become.

Our local community has expressed an interest in helping with this. Thank you in advance for any donations towards his travel and accommodation costs.

PS Noah is also actively seeking sponsorship, so if there are any individuals or companies out there that are interested, please email me on annabelfhobbs@gmail.com.