Go-Ride Coaching With Former Olympian And National Sprint Champion Mark Barry

 

Update 29th August 2008

 

Thirty riders aged from 10 to 15 took the opportunity for some track coaching and a great day of racing with a former Olympian at Scunthorpe Velodrome. The track coaching day was organised by the British Cycling Yorkshire Board under the management of Peter Root the Area Manager.  The fact that it had been organised deep in Yorkshire at the Quibell Park track didn’t discourage riders from other areas, in fact riders travelled up to a hundred miles from as far afield as Bolton, Gateshead and Spalding to attend the all day event!

The day started with group riding skills that progressed to full Madison riding by the end of the day. As well as bunch skills the intrepid riders tested their metal at a few sprint events!

 

 

The lunch break is often a tricky time for organisers because the youngsters on the scheme often only stop long enough to eat their lunch before stating that they’re ready to continue despite their stomachs being full of food. No such worries at this camp because during the lunch break riders were treated to videos of Keirin and Madison racing projected onto the canteen wall.

Local rider 13 year old Callum Rogers stated that he was delighted in the opportunity to do things not usually possible in normal club training and racing, whilst 11 year old Struan McInnes from South Yorkshire, riding a hire bike for the day, actually called his Dad during the afternoon to ask him for a track bike – good luck with that Struan!

 

Coaches Mark Wilcox and former Olympian Mark Barry were delighted with the energy and commitment showed by all the riders and has encouraged the organisers to plan further events for next year.

 

 

News Posted 13th August 2007

 

Former Olympian and National Sprint Champion Mark Barry is delivering a track Coaching day on the 26th of August at Scunthorpe Velodrome Quibel Park Stadium, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe. Mark Barry is also a British Cycling Qualified Coach and will be teaming up with the Regional Manager for Yorkshire, Peter Root and Mark Wilcox of Holme Valley Wheelers. Holme Valley Wheelers are a Clubmark Club and this is yet another example of how one of British Cycling’s Go-Ride Clubmark Clubs and Sport Club of The year nominee, are helping young people enjoy riding their bikes.

 

The programme planned is for intermediate standard riders with some track experience (12 to 15 years) who should ideally possess their own track bike, however a limited number of bikes are available from the velodrome at an additional fee of £5, these must be booked in advance.

 

There are a limited number of places available on the day and due to demand and the excellent value at £10.00 for the days coaching, so Mark urges interested people to book early.

 

To register your interest or for any inquiries Mark can be contacted via e-mail on mbcycling@hotmail.co.uk or via phone on 077 200 693 77. To book a place on the day, download and return a completed booking form to:

 

Mark Barry

14 Larch Lane

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 2JP

 

A booking form is available from this link:  Track Coaching day booking form

 

Cheques must be made payable to ‘British Cycling’

 

Go-Ride Holiday Programmes for young people are planned to take place throughout the summer.  The Go-Ride Coaches are ready for a summer of Cycling and details of all the programmes being delivered are available on the British Cycling Website at www.britishcycling.org.uk/go-ride.