Welsh Cycling: Youth Programmes

Welsh Cycling run various youth sessions to help young riders develop their racing skills and improve their training programmes. The sessions are run under the guidance of fully qualified and experienced coaches. Infomation about these sessions can be found below or by using the links provided:

Youth Team Wales 2011

Youth Team Wales application information: more>>>

Team Wales Volunteer application information: more>>>

Track

Sessions at Wales National Velodrome

Youth Structured Quality Training (Under 16 & 14's) - Track

WHAT: A high quality coached session for athletes wishing to develop fitness and competition skills on the Velodrome.

WHO: Youth A & B riders who meet Commonwealth Games selection criteria
- Born in Wales
- Parent born in Wales
- Continuous resident of Wales for at least 5 years

Riders MUST:
- have British Cycling membership
- wear club kit during session

Juniors are also welcome to attend, although non-pathway athletes comply with the coaches group activities.

WHEN: Thursday evenings, 5.30 - 7.30pm (session starts promptly at 5.30pm)

SESSION: Each month a club coach leads on the session, with support from British Cycling Talent Development coach.

COST: £2.00 payable to the coach in track centre. Those needing to hire a track cycle should enquire at reception.

OTHER: Athletes wishing to represent Wales at Road, Track and Mountain Bike events during 2011 should be aware this session is used by selectors to determine interest and athlete abilities.

British Cycling program athletes may utilise this session by arrangement, without complying with the above criteria.

Youth Improvers (Under 12's) - Track

WHO: Youth C riders who meet Commonwealth Games selection criteria
- Born in Wales
- Parent born in Wales
- Continuous resident of Wales for at least 5 years

Suitable for riders with at least 3 months track experience

Riders MUST:
- have British Cycling membership
- wear club kit during session

Youth B riders looking to improve experience and fitness before moving to Thursday sessions also welcome if spaces are available. Please discuss first with coach.

WHEN: Wednesday evenings, 6.00 - 8.00pm

SESSION: Run by Garrie Tillett, Development Coach Welsh Cycling with regular assistance from Annaliese Heard, British Cycling Talent Development Coach Wales. The focus is on improving endurance and imparting key track skills to riders who have at least 3 months track experience.

COST: £2.00 payable to the coach in track centre. Those needing to hire a track cycle should enquire at reception. Alternatively track bikes can be hired longer term from Coach.

Contact Garrie Tillett 07896 162475 for more details.

Mountain Biking 

Throughout 2010 Welsh Cycling will be running various MTB Skills Academys across Wales for riders under the age of 16. For more information on dates and how to book please click the download below.

MTB Racing Skills Acadamy - Youth A, B + C