Welsh Cycling Youth Development Sessions

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 guideance of fully qualified and experienced coaches. Infomation about these sessions can be found below or by using the links provided:

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 and 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 cliub kit to session

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

WHEN: Thursday evenings, 1730-1930 (session starts prompt at 1730)

SESSION: Kyleigh Manners leads the session with support from BC Talent Development coach.

COST: £2 payable to the coach at track centre. Those needing to hire a track bike should enquire at reception.

OTHER: Athletes wishing to represent Wales at Road, Track and MTB events should be aware that this session is used by selectors to determine interest and athlete ability.

British Cycling Program athletes may utilise this session by arrangement, withjout 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 leats 5 years

Suitable for riders with at least 3 months track experience

Riders MUST:

- Have British Cycling mebership

- Wear club kit for session

Youth B riders looking to improve experience and fitness before moving to Thursday sessions also welcome if space is available. Please discuss with coach in the first instance.

WHEN: Wednesday evenings 1800-2000

SESSION: Run by Garrie Tillett, Development Coach Welsh Cycling with regular assistance from BC talent coach. The focus is on improving endurance and imparting key track skills to riders.

COST: £2 payable to coach at track centre. Those needing to hire a track bike should enquire at reception. Alternatively track bikes can be hired longer term from coach.

CONTACT: GARRIE TILLETT 07890 162475 or garrie.tillett@welshcycling.co.uk

Mountain Biking 

Throughout 2010 Welsh Cycling will be running various MTB Skills Acadamys accross 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