Rodney Francis Ellingworth (born 11 August 1972) is a

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former professional cyclist, who currently works as the racing director of

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. Previously, he worked as a

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for the professional cycling team, and from January 2013 their performance manager, responsible for overseeing the

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s and race coaches. He was also the general manager of in 2020.

Career

Born in

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, Ellingworth competed as a professional cyclist between 1995 and 1997 and represented his country several times at international events. He was the coach for

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's U23 Academy '100% ME' team based in

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. At the end of 2008 he was promoted to the role of senior endurance coach, with the aim to creating a team and a rider strong enough to win the men's world road race championships.

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is one of the riders who has been influenced by Ellingworth with Cavendish stating in several interviews that he had learnt a lot from Ellingworth, and not only about cycling. Ellingworth has also led the National team to several stage victories in the

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Major results

;1995 : 2nd

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Memorial Race : 9th Girvan 3 day '

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' race ::1st Stage 2 ;1996 : 1st Points classification Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' ;2000 : 1st Overall Tour of the Kingdom ::1st Stage 1 : 2nd Overall East Riding of Yorkshire Classic (2 day) 'Premier Calendar' race : 3rd Overall Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race

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