A MOUNTAIN biker is riding high after being selected to train with the country’s elite.

Richmond Sixth Form College student Miles Worner was the only young rider in the country to be chosen for the mountain bike category at the National Youth Talent Camp.

The 16-year-old, from Kirby Hill, joined other top athletes in various disciplines for a week-long coaching session at Loughborough University.

British Cycling selected 20 of the most promising riders from across the country to take part in the exclusive training camp with Miles the only off-road competitor.

Days started at 5am with an hour of circuit training and continued until 10pm with workshops covering emotional intelligence, team structure, self-branding, process planning and exploring the concept of ‘team you’.

Miles has been riding competitively since he was six, inspired by his father Martin, who competes in cyclo-cross. Last year the teenager finished third in the last round of the National Cross Country Series staged at Cannock Chase in the Midlands.

He is currently studying for four A-levels and hopes to study for a degree associated with biology at university.

“I have returned completely inspired and ready to apply what I have learned to become a better rider and work towards my dream of racing professionally,” said Miles, who is aiming to ride in the Olympics one day.

“I have set a long-term plan and there is no reason why this dream is unobtainable knowing what I do and with the support I have. Richmond School is also playing a big part in developing ‘team me’, for which I am very grateful.”