Behind the Scenes, Australian Cycling Academy (with Aussie Track Legend Ben Kersten)
Channel: Cam Nicholls
Date: 2019-01-27

In this video, Ben Kersten (Australian professional racing cyclist, both on the track and on the road as a member of the Fly V Australia Pro Cycling Team) talks to us about the Australian Cycling Academy. Launched in 2018. We meet in Coolum and ride down through Maroochydore and Mooloolaba before hitting the Sunshine Coast University. Ben and the Australian Cycling Acadamy are based out of the Uni, so Ben walks us through all the facilities the riders get access to. The gym, strength and conditioning coaches, hot and cold pools, labs, etc. In addition, Ben provides an overview of the other services and assets ACA offer, as well as their approach to developing riders within the team. While speaking with Ben, we also touch on his career, notably on the track, where he represented Australia and won a gold medal in the Kilo track event at the Commonwealth Games. Lastly, I show some of Michael Freiberg's phenomenal win at the Men Australian National Road titles in Buninyong, Victoria earlier this year (2019)