Isidore ready to shine at Arnhem BMX World Cup

The 19-year-old, one of four British Cycling Team riders in action in Arnhem, Netherlands, believes the length and width of the track will play to his strengths as he looks to impress on the international circuit.

He returns to the venue where he made his first World Cup appearance outside of the UK in 2015, and after exiting in last year's qualifiers, Isidore is confident he can make amends this time around.

"Last year I was a bit intimidated from it because it was my first supercross track outdoors," the 2012 under-16 world champion told British Cycling.

"It was quite windy at the time so I was a bit nervous. But this year I am really looking forward to it and it is all about the start really. When I open up that's when I'm best.

"I think I should do a lot better there and I'll enjoy the racing there. It's a long track so fitness will play a part in it but I don't think that's an issue at the minute.

"I am on top of things, they've had a few changes there and they look better. It should make for some exciting racing I think."

Isidore will kickstart his World Cup campaign in qualifiers on Saturday when he takes to the start gate with intentions of making Sunday's main event.

And having worked with the Great Britain Cycling Team psychologist Ruth Anderson, the three-time British Junior champion insists he is savouring all action even more.

"I'm enjoying racing and I've got a better head on my shoulders for it," he said. "I've done some work with the psychologist and that has helped massively.

"I think I'm enjoying the racing a lot more, from the experience I'm learning how to deal with the faster riders and what I need to do.

"Just backing yourself is the main thing for me at the minute and if I do that I'll be able to do the best I can and hopefully put out a good result." Sportsbeat 2016