A Quick Guide to Go-Ride Racing

The Step Up

British Cycling is aware that there is a big step up from school and club coaching sessions to open regional competition. Young people who are new to the sport, whether they have joined a Go-Ride club or simply taken part in school coaching sessions can find the concept of racing very daunting. Turning up at your first race to find that a lot of the riders have far greater experience and what looks like very specialist equipment has often proved to be a barrier to competition for many riders new to the sport.

Where Does Go-Ride Racing Come In?

Go-Ride Racing is British Cycling's exciting entry level competition programme which offers local competition for novice cyclists under the age of 16, helping young people make a gradual transition into competitive cycling. A British Cycling racing licence is NOT required and the events are strictly aimed at novice racing cyclists.

Note: A British Cycling racing licence will be required when making the step up to open regional competition.

When Will Events Be Coming To My Area?

With the support of Sky, British Cycling principal partner, Go-Ride Racing events are being introduced in every region, covering all 6 of the cycle sport disciplines.

Events are organised by Go-Ride clubs and British Cycling's Go-Ride Coaches, with equipment and prizes being provided by Sky. Every Go-Ride Racing event offers each young rider at least two opportunity to compete, providingmore opportunities to experience bike racing.

Where Do I Go After Go-Ride Racing?

Once riders have grown in confidence and experienced success at Go-Ride Racing level, with advice and support, progression to open regional competition is actively encouraged. Go-Ride Racing acts as a stepping stone and the progression of successful riders to open regional competition maintains the best possible competitive experience for the constant influx of new riders starting out at Go-Ride Racing level.

Useful Links

GO-RIDE RACING Entry Form (700kb word file)

Go-Ride Racing Contacts:

Colin Humphreys, Development Manager - Coaching and Competition, British Cycling

Tel: 0161 274 2078 - colinhumphreys@britishcycling.org.uk

Oliver Perez, Development Officer - Coaching and Competition, British Cycling

Tel: 0161 274 2071 - oliverperez@britishcycling.org.uk

Jenny Nicholson, Development Officer - Coaching and Competition, British Cycling

Tel: 0161 274 2240 - jennynicholson@britishcycling.org.uk