With a record third straight U23 national Australian time trial title in his pocket, Callum Scotson's bid for a 2019 professional contract is underway. The 21-year-old spent the 'off-season' racing on the track, primarily with Cameron Meyer, and will continue to combine the two disciplines with the dual ambition of a WorldTour contract and Olympic Madison gold medal in Tokyo in 2020.
Scotson was a member of the Australian team pursuit squad that claimed silver at the Rio Olympic games in 2016 and he has since remained committed to the track. Although the Madison has become his event of choice in the velodrome, stints with the Illuminate Continental team, then the BMC Development team, and this year Mitchelton-Scott's development team, Mitchelton-BikeExchange, has ensured a healthy quota of road days.
Having combined track and road since day one of his cycling career, Scotson sees no need to change in order to achieve his goals. Success in both disciplines is assisting his cause.
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"It takes a fair bit of discipline, work and planning around it," Scotson said of handling a track and road programme.
"So far, I think I have managed it pretty well and the thought of doing another Olympic Games is really big in my mind. But then, immediately I also need to get results to move into the professional ranks, which is a bit of a dream of mine. I am trying to mix both and I would love to keep doing the track and make the Olympic Games and try to find myself on the pro stage."
Scotson's regular Madison partner Meyer is 'exhibit A' for the Adelaide local when it comes to managing the demands of both. Meyer is an eight-time world champion on the track, two-time national time trial champion, and also has overall Tour Down Under and Herald Sun Tour wins on his palmares.
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