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CWCC/BC Summer Time Challenge (Round 1)

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The Cleveland Wheelers/British Cycling “Summertime Challenge” is a series of 4 events taking place over the next couple of months (see calendar for details).
The events consist of a series of age-related races, with skills courses and cycling games taking place on another part of the circuit to keep the children entertained while they wait for their race event. Medals are awarded for the 1 – 2 – 3 in each race category and every competitor goes away with a prize.

Last night was the first round and proved to be very successful with more than 40 children taking part, and with some competitive racing in almost every age group.

The winner in the under 8s was Ewan Whiting (SWCC), 2nd was William Rowan (SWCC) and 3rd was Matthew Best (Manilla).

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The winner in the U10 was Joshua Hewitt (SWCC), 2nd was Daniel Thompson (CWCC) and 3rd was Aiden Colmer (CWCC)

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The winner in the U12 was Isabelle Mayes (CWCC), 2nd Stacey Williams (CWCC) and 3rd Holly Sanderson (CWCC)

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The winner in the U14 was Holly Dixon (CWCC), 2nd Finlay Davies (CWCC) and 3rd Felix Buckley (SWCC)

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Finally, the winner in the U16 was Stephen Bailes (CWCC) followed by Niamh Stinton (CWCC)

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Many thanks to all those children who turned out and made it a great event, and thanks to all those who gave of their time to help organise and run the event.

See you all again on the 10th July.

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British Cycling Track Youth

Junior Track Taster Sessions

British Cycling are running junior track sessions over the Easter holidays on Thursday 20th April. There are rides for beginners (no track experience) and for intermediates (some track experience). Bike hire is available and the sessions cost £5 booked in advance or £6 on the day.
Note: This is for the Velodrome, not the Cycle Circuit.

Full details can be found here.

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British Cycling Information

Youth Track Cluster Sessions

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

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British Cycling Information

British Cycling Half Term Courses

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