Coaching to Racing Sessions for Women provide a dedicated coaching environment for female riders, wanting to develop their skills and confidence in race and riding techniques. Riders will develop race technique and confidence over the course of the coaching program, with the aim of taking part in an entry-level race series.

The Coaching to Racing sessions are part of a series of women's development sessions planned to encourage and increased participation and build confidence to take the step into competitive racing. 

British Cycling would like to invite all women to join these cycling sessions and be part of a new generation of female riders.

The sessions give women and girls the opportunity to:

• Ride with friends and others of similar ability
• Develop bike handling techniques
• Learn about group riding techniques and etiquette
• Develop cycling fitness
• Develop Race Skills

The coaching session is for Women and Girls over 16yrs old. 

These sessions are designed to be technically and physically challenging in a safe, fun and supportive environment. These sessions are 2 hours of coaching alongside riders of a similar ability.

Non British Cycling members are welcome to attend but membership is encouraged: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership.

Summer Series Race Preparation Session - 10 - 12pm

These sessions are for intermediate and advanced riders who are thinking about racing. Sessions are NOT suitable for beginners or those new to group riding. Typically you will be a club rider who is interested in racing or has tried racing. If you are unsure about your suitability please contact the organiser.

You will need a road bike with drop handlebars for this session. Please note that tri-bars are not permitted in group riding activities.

Sessions are delivered on a traffic-free, closed road circuit. These sessions are aimed at improving group riding skills and confidence - riding on a wheel and in close proximity to other riders, cornering and race scenarios. Your skills and fitness will be challenged in a supportive and non-pressured environment.

There are other race preparation sessions on the following dates and riders will benefit from attending the full series:

April 7^th, April 14^th

Non British Cycling Members are welcome to attend but you are strongly encouraged to join British Cycling to benefit from further sessions and additional benefits - https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership

Info for Riders

You will need to bring:

• A bike - in good working order ( a free hub road bike with drop handlebars and gears, no tri bars)
• Helmet and gloves
• Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. We will be outdoors even if it is raining. The track is rideable in the rain.
• Two bottles and snacks

Also, be prepared for a good physical workout with techniques coached throughout the session on improving all aspects of your bike riding. There are shower / changing facilities at Odd Down.