Event Summary
Event Overview
- One block payment of £26 for 4 weeks (Including £1 Britsh Cycling Admin Fee)
- Aimed at riders 10-16 years old that have few (1-2 sessions) or no track experience riding an indoor velodrome.
- Aimed at riders who would want to progress to Welsh Cycling pathway programmes such as Welsh Cycling Track Club Clusters
* Track bikes are available to hire from Newport Velodrome Reception at a cost of £5.
* British Cycling Members can book online (Free for youth riders for the first year).
Session Dates:
Time: 630pm-8pm
- Friday 17/11/17
- Friday 24/11/17
- Friday 01/12/17
- Friday 08/12/17
Session Content of 4 Weeks:
- Speed control whilst using a fixed wheel bike.
- Moving on and off the track safely
- Observation techniques
- Riding different lines on the track progressing to the top perimeter fence.
- Riding in and out of the saddle.
- Riding with one hand.
- Riding and stopping on the inner and perimeter fence.
- Riding single file, following a wheel
- Riding in a group, side by side.
- Changing in a group.
- Track Etiquette.
Event Details
- Event URN:
418407
- Start Date:
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
- Finish date:
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
- Event Type:
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Go-Ride (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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Newport Velodrome, Newport International Sport Village, Velodrome Way, Newport, Gwent, NP19 4RB
View map
- Event promoted by:
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Welsh Cycling - Test Club
- Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Aimed at riders who are 10-16 Years Old.
* Track bikes are available to hire from Newport Velodrome Reception at a cost of £5.
- Please aimed to arrive a minimum of 15minutes prior to the session, this will ensure enough time to get bike hire, signing on with consent forms and allow for a track briefing. Session will start prompt 6.30pm with riders ready in advance.
Please bring the following:
- A helmet (with no peak) and gloves/mits (compulsory).
- Drink and snacks
- Clothing: Tight fitting clothing as much as possible, advising to wear at least two layers upper body and long sleeve. Shorts are suitable.
- Footwear: Trainers or cycling shoes with look keo cleat fittings. The hire bikes have pedal straps or can take these out to clip in the pedals.
- Bike: If riders are bringing their own track bikes, please ensure that they are in good working order and they adhere to indoor track environments. Such as crank lengths are between 165mm-170mm and tyre pressures are to the appropriate pressure.
The Rides
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HSBC UK Go-Ride Welsh Cycling Youth Track Beginner Course (4 Weeks) - Newport Velodrome
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Fri 17/11/17 | 18:30 | --- | --- | 01 hr 30 mins |
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Fri 17/11/17 – 18:30
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Event Summary
Event Overview
- One block payment of £26 for 4 weeks (Including £1 Britsh Cycling Admin Fee)
- Aimed at riders 10-16 years old that have few (1-2 sessions) or no track experience riding an indoor velodrome.
- Aimed at riders who would want to progress to Welsh Cycling pathway programmes such as Welsh Cycling Track Club Clusters
* Track bikes are available to hire from Newport Velodrome Reception at a cost of £5.
* British Cycling Members can book online (Free for youth riders for the first year).
Session Dates:
Time: 630pm-8pm
- Friday 17/11/17
- Friday 24/11/17
- Friday 01/12/17
- Friday 08/12/17
Session Content of 4 Weeks:
- Speed control whilst using a fixed wheel bike.
- Moving on and off the track safely
- Observation techniques
- Riding different lines on the track progressing to the top perimeter fence.
- Riding in and out of the saddle.
- Riding with one hand.
- Riding and stopping on the inner and perimeter fence.
- Riding single file, following a wheel
- Riding in a group, side by side.
- Changing in a group.
- Track Etiquette.
Event Details
- Event URN:
418407
- Start Date:
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
- Finish date:
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
- Event Type:
-
Go-Ride (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Newport Velodrome, Newport International Sport Village, Velodrome Way, Newport, Gwent, NP19 4RB
View map
- Event promoted by:
-
Welsh Cycling - Test Club
- Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Aimed at riders who are 10-16 Years Old.
* Track bikes are available to hire from Newport Velodrome Reception at a cost of £5.
- Please aimed to arrive a minimum of 15minutes prior to the session, this will ensure enough time to get bike hire, signing on with consent forms and allow for a track briefing. Session will start prompt 6.30pm with riders ready in advance.
Please bring the following:
- A helmet (with no peak) and gloves/mits (compulsory).
- Drink and snacks
- Clothing: Tight fitting clothing as much as possible, advising to wear at least two layers upper body and long sleeve. Shorts are suitable.
- Footwear: Trainers or cycling shoes with look keo cleat fittings. The hire bikes have pedal straps or can take these out to clip in the pedals.
- Bike: If riders are bringing their own track bikes, please ensure that they are in good working order and they adhere to indoor track environments. Such as crank lengths are between 165mm-170mm and tyre pressures are to the appropriate pressure.
The Rides
|
HSBC UK Go-Ride Welsh Cycling Youth Track Beginner Course (4 Weeks) - Newport Velodrome
Ride
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Fri 17/11/17 | 18:30 | --- | --- | 01 hr 30 mins |
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Fri 17/11/17 – 18:30
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