The session is for any road rider who wishes to improve their riding skills and learn how to do them under pressure to ensure you remain a safe and rounded rider.  The training session will be run by qualified British Cycling coaches and we'll also have a number of 'experienced' riders on hand to ride with you and offer advice and tips throughout the day. 
 

In addition, for 4th Cat riders the curriculum covers all the essential elements you need to race in South League.

Moreover, if you are 4th Cat, you will get 1 point for the league attending this session.

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The venue for this session - Moredon Sporting Hub, the new 1.2 km closed circuit cycling road track is a dedicated tarmac roadway designed specifically for cycling events and training.

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Below is an outline of the areas that will be covered, although this is fluid as the group dynamic/weather conditions often dictate the session content/timings.

• Warm up drills. World class warm up

• Group riding skills: (Basic) Maintaining your position, close quarters riding, manoeuvring through the bunch.

• Cornering: Line choice, gear selection, entry and exit speed, body position on the bike, eye-line. Optimum line and enforced change of line due to others.

• Group riding skills: (Advanced) Working efficiently in smaller groups, breaks, chases etc. Team Time Trial, Through and Off, pace lines/chaingangs, close wheel-to-wheel riding.

• Sprinting: Good technique, holding a line etc. Sprint drills to take away.

• Coach-led races: 'Mock' race scenarios and tactics to practice the coaching points.

• Classroom session. Advice on what and how to train. Feedback and Q & A