Get into Cycling with British Cycling
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With six different disciplines of cycle sport to choose from, there's one for almost everyone. From the grit and endurance testing challenges of Road Racing, Cyclo-Cross and Cross-Country MTB, through to the shorter "sprint and skill" based BMX, Track Sprint, Downhill, 4-Cross and Cycle Speedway, cycle sport has an amazing bredth matched by few other sports. Check out our guides to the main disciplines: these include video introductions which capture the speed, colour and sheer thrill of the sport. There are also links to our "news" home pages, and calendar and results sections, where you can keep tabs on your sport. BMX Cycle Speedway About Cycle Speedway | Get into Cycle Speedway Cycle Speedway Calendar | Cycle Speedway News Cyclo-Cross About Cyclo-Cross | Get into Cyclo-Cross Cyclo-Cross Calendar | Cyclo-Cross News Mountain Biking About Mountain Biking | Get into Mountain Biking (Cross-Country) | Get into Downhill & 4-Cross Road Racing About Road Racing | Get into Road Racing Track Racing About Track Racing | Get into Track Racing Other things to try Go-Ride Racing: British Cycling's programme of racing for young people new to the sport is an easy way to try cycle sport under the watchful eye of helpful coaches. Go-Ride Holiday Sessions: These organised coaching session are for young people and are an ideal place to learn new skills from quality coaches in the school holidays. Coaching: from coaching elite riders, though to club coaching, working with children and ride leadership. |
Today is the best time to start cycling - with bike ownership dwarfing car ownership, congestion, health and environmental issues at the fore of minds in Westminster - reasons to start enjoying life on two wheels have never been so compelling. With expert advice at every turn, it is easy to overcomplicate getting in to cycling for the first time while forgetting the greatest advantages of cycling - for pleasure and necessity. Essentially, starting with any road worthy bike and a sense of direction is enough to start being a cyclist, although a few precautionary checks are advisable before you get going. We've got advice on getting your old bike back into shape or, if you're in the market for a new one, essential advice on choosing the right bike for your needs. We've also got advice on what kit you need (and what you don't), plus information on where to ride and where to get quality cycle training if your skills are as rusty as your chain! After your first few rides, you might want to take part in a Skyride or Skyride Local. These are events organised by British Cycling and Sky throughout the year and give a great chance to enjoy riding with other local cyclists in a safe environment, coordinated by experienced ride leaders. If you're looking to try out different types of cycling - like commuting, mountain biking, road riding or BMX - then be sure to check out the specialist ‘get in to' sections. You'll find further bike buying, maintenance and riding tips, as well as where to get your cycling fix. Other things to try Sky Ride: from big "city" rides with thousands of riders, to "local" led rides where you can meet and ride with other cyclists, Sky Ride has something for everyone, from children to experienced riders. Breeze.Breeze is the biggest ever programme focused on getting more women into riding bikes. Led by women for women, Breeze bike rides are local, friendly and informal. The short, traffic-free rides are ideal for busy mums and anyone who hasn't been on a bike for a while and would like to go for a casual bike ride with a small group of women from their area. Coaching: from coaching elite riders, though to club coaching, working with children and ride leadership. Find a Club: Hook up with your local cyclists - search our 1000 plus affiliated clubs Where to Ride: Ride guides to inspire and guide you as you venture out and about in our wonderful countryside.
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