Jessie Walker, Sheffield Grand Prix 2013

Although her father Chris was one of the most successful domestic riders in the 1990s, Jessie Walker is looking at making a name for herself, too.

Having finished her A Levels last summer, 19-year-old Walker is hopeful that her first proper winter of training will help her be competitive when the racing season starts.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.