Matlock CC Derby Velodrome Track Cluster Sessions

At last we have the date for our first youth coaching session at Derby Velodrome. The groups of clubs working together have been restructured and we will be working with three other clubs Heanor, Beeston and Welland Valley with time on the track every three/four weeks and some extra opportunities for more specific coaching sessions on Sunday afternoons.
These sessions are intended to take riders with no track experience but good basic bike handling skills to the level where they can compete safely in races. The dates for the first sessions are 5th April, 3rd May and 24th May with sessions on Sunday mornings running from 7.30am to 11.30am. Cost of sessions will be £10 a rider including bike and shoe hire although the first session will be at reduced cost (not sure of exact price yet).

Sessions are open to all Matlock CC riders who are full claim members aged 9 to under 16. Riders do not need to have previous track experience but do need to have a good base fitness to access these sessions ie be able to ride for 20 minutes at a time at a strong pace (not racing pace) and be able to work in a group and take instruction from coaches. The sessions are run by British Cycling qualified track coaches.

I you want to book a place then please let us know as soon as possible. If there are free places on the session closer to the event they will be opened up to other clubs to fill places.

To book a place please contact Tony Falconer White
E-mail tonyfalconerwhite@yahoo.co.uk Phone 07974681804

For any general information call Richard Thoday 07941156162

Cost will be £10 per rider which includes a hire bike if you need one, they are Moda track bikes with Look Keo pedals, you can hire shoes at the track if you need them or there are adapters for trainers.

Bit more information - the object of the cluster is to progress riders aged 9 to 15 through the groups to a level where they can gain accreditation to race and take part in SQT (Structured Quality Training) sessions at Derby.
If you want to take part in the sessions please let Richard / Tony know, you must be-
1. Paid up member of Matlock CC
2. Hold a BC Membership/licence
3. Aged between 9 and 15
Cost will be £10 per rider which includes a hire bike if you need one, they are Moda track bikes with Look Keo pedals, you can hire shoes at the track if you need them or there are adapters for trainers.