Author: Steve

LUCKY THIRTEEN FOR THE TOUR’S VISIT TO MIDDLESBROUGH

Post author By Steve
Post date May 1, 2016

The Thirteen Group is showing its support for the Tour de Yorkshire coming to Middlesbrough.

The leading housing provider is backing the Enjoy the Ride Criterium street races as part of the Tour de Yorkshire festival weekend, hosted by Middlesbrough Council.

The cycle races will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2 in Centre Square on a course that circuits the civic heart of Middlesbrough.

The races – organised by Cleveland Wheelers and Speedflex Race Team – provide a great challenge riders of all ages and abilities, and a thrilling spectacle for spectators around the town centre course.
The circuit features tight turns around a lap less than a mile long, which cycling fans can expect to see riders cover in less than two minutes.

Race organiser Dave Morton said: “We’re delighted that the Thirteen Group have come on board, we can’t thank them enough for their support.

“The whole weekend will be a fantastic addition to the North East cycling calendar and I can’t wait for the tour to arrive and the weekend festival of cycling to begin!

“Come and watch the Monday racing – if you haven’t seen our local racing talent in action before you will be amazed at the speed and commitment from even the youngest competitor.”

Thirteen, which offers a wide range of affordable homes for rent and sale across the Tees Valley, is proud to be supporting this fantastic event for the town, its people and the wider community and region which will hopefully become an annual fixture in the cycling calendar.

Chris Smith, Thirteen’s Director of Business Development, said: “The Tour de Yorkshire is the talk of the town and we’re thrilled to be part of the festival.

“At Thirteen we not only offer a wide ranges of homes for all circumstances, we offer people the chance to make a positive change to their lifestyle and this weekend encourages people of all ages to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.”

The countdown is now well and truly under way to Sunday, May 1 when the riders of the Tour de Yorkshire will gather in Centre Square for the much-anticipated final stage of this year’s race.

Some of the leading names in world cycling will roll out through the town before tackling a challenging and hilly 198km route to Scarborough. The Captain Cook Stage will certainly test even the best!

Councillor Lewis Young, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said: “We’ve been bowled over by the response to the news that the Tour de Yorkshire is coming here, and Middlesbrough is pulling out all the stops to ensure a truly memorable weekend and legacy of sport.

“Support from sponsors such as The Thirteen Group has been invaluable and make such a difference”

The town centre races follow Sunday’s start of Stage 3 of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire from Centre Square.

Some of the leading names in world cycling will roll out through the town before tackling a challenging and hilly 198km route to Scarborough watched by a global television audience.

British Cycling Information

Youth Track Cluster Sessions

Post author By Steve
Post date April 21, 2016

A message from Jason Kotch, North East Go-Ride clubs track cluster sessions organiser:

Hi all.

Our youth riders have been offered places at the track cluster session at Manchester Velodrome, run by Manchester/Cumbria on Sunday 1st May. They have plenty of spaces in every group.

It is the bank holiday weekend and same day the Tour de Yorkshire is in Middlesbrough but if you have any riders who may be interested, here is the link to enter the session.

Thanks

There may be quite a few of you who have no idea what “track cluster sessions” are, so here is an intro from Jason, which also highlights the next available date after that given above:

The north east Go-Ride clubs get 4 youth track sessions at Manchester every year over the winter/spring months. I ask clubs to nominate riders aged 9 – 16 who would like to come, and then allocate an even number of spaces to each club.

Our next session is Sunday 29th May 12pm – 3pm. There are 3 groups at each session. Novice, Intermediates, Advanced. Each group gets 4 x 15 minute rides on the track.

We do sometimes get offered places at another regions session if they can`t fill it.

Riders are assessed by the coaches and are told when they are competent to move up to the next group.

They are able to hire bikes and shoes in advance if needed. Manchester track bikes only have either flat pedals with toe straps or the very old Look Delta pedals.

Currently, Cleveland Wheelers don’t have any youths regularly attending these sessions so it would be great if there were some wishing to go along. It’s a great opportunity to ride one of the country’s top indoor velodromes and to be taught by top-level BC coaches.

You need to arrange your own transport, but if there’s a few then car-sharing is an option. And email will also be going out about this.

If you would like any more specific information then contact Jason at jason.kotch@ntlworld.com

Community Information

Clubmark

Post author By Steve
Post date April 20, 2016

The club recently had its CLUBMARK accreditation renewed.

Clubmark is the universally acknowledged cross-sport accreditation scheme for community sports clubs.

It stands for:

Higher standards of welfare, equity, coaching and management in community sports clubs.
Making sure the nation’s sports club infrastructure is safer, stronger and more successful

It shows that the club provides the right environment which ensures the welfare of members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport and stay involved throughout their lives.

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The certificate was accepted by Steve Binks on behalf of the club after one of the club’s highly successful youth coaching evenings. Clubmark

CWCC is proud of its Clubmark accreditation which confirms its commitment to all levels of cycling in the community.

British Cycling Information

British Cycling Half Term Courses

Post author By Steve
Post date April 20, 2016

British Cycling are running 2 courses at Middlesbrough Sports Village over the spring half term.

The first is Road Coaching for Youth A/B & Junior Riders and takes place on Tuesday 31st May, 10:30 to 14:30. The focus is on riding to develop fitness with race simulations & scenarios – more information can be found here.

The second course is the U16 Go Ride Holiday Course on Thursday 2nd June, 10:30 to 14:30. This course will be focusing on developing basic skills as well as various games and competitions in a fun, enjoyable and safe environment – more information can be found here.

For any further information contact BC coach Jack Rees on jackrees@britishcycling.org.uk