An up-and-coming Pembrokeshire cyclist will this month be vying for a British medal position on a new set of wheels – thanks to support from a local business.

Jack Lear, a promising cyclist and triathlon competitor, needed a racing bike to replace his existing, heavier model as his competitions become more challenging.

The Fishguard-based Pembrokeshire Bike Shop Company not only stepped in with the loan of a high performance racing bike but the company’s full-time trainer, Carlos Mujica, will assist with Jack’s training programme.

Jack, a sixth form student at Greenhill School, Tenby, was already a medal-winning swimmer and runner when he took up cycling on a competitive level earlier this year.

He had competed with Tenby Dolphins at a high level and represented his school at major cross-country meets. He took up cycling when he became interested in triathlon, joining first the Tenby Aces and later Pembrokeshire Velo and he has already produced some fine results.

He was placed sixth in the British Schools 10-mile Time Trial competition and came second in the Mumbles Sprint Triathlon, beating all but one of the Welsh Development Squad, and was fastest by almost two minutes in the bike section. He has also produced some excellent hill climb performances including winning the Welsh Junior Hill Climb championship and, earlier this month, the Catford Junior Hill Climb.

At the end of the month he will be racing in the British Hill Climb Championships. He is delighted with the support he has had from the bike shop.

“The bike is allowing me to take my sport further, my performance has already improved,” said 17-year-old Jack.

Peter Walker, of the Pembrokeshire Bike Shop, says the Canondale Super 6 racing bike he has loaned Jack has won two of the three Grand Tours this year.

“Jack is a very talented cyclist, we are looking forward to working with him to allow him to progress in his sport,” said Mr Walker.

“We will be meeting with him every fortnight to guide him on his diet and to advise him on how he can stay injury free to maximise his performance.”