Coaching Notice Board

We have booked a day of track riding at Welwyn Garden City during the May Half Term. You may have found out how busy the track is and how difficult it is to get on there now. Well this is your chance to get more track time in.

Email me for a booking form or check on the BC website - one will be there in a few days

Mark Wyer
Eastern Region Go-Ride Coach
British Cycling
National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street
Manchester
M11 4DQ

Mobile: 07534 281271
Fax: 0870 871 2001
Email: markwyer@britishcycling.org.uk

Riders requiring coaching will need to fill in a consent form which can be found here

If you wish to receive these direct please email Adam Keer with your email address, adam.keer@ipswich.gov.uk

Meet this week 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Hill work at Copdock (old London rd). meet at the bottom near the houses and parked cars.

Everyone welcome, format is to train at your own level up the hill, re-group at the top and continue with through and off style riding, don't worry we can show you if you're not used to this.
The session lasts approx 1hr 20.

Bring good lights and visible clothes. Spares, food and drink.

Nathan
0770 6006082

Since the end of last year British Cycling’s Eastern Region Team have been in discussion with MotorSport Vision, the owner of Snetteron motor race circuit, about the possibility of holding cycle races and coaching sessions on the circuit.

Last week Nigel Hampton (Regional Manager) and Alison Lilley (Regional Go-Ride Coach) viewed the 1.925 mile circuit, which includes; a restaurant, hospitality rooms, classroom and workshop facilities. They were both very impressed with the facilities and the first dates have now been secured to run youth development training sessions.

The first youth development session will be run on 11^th April, with another session held on 29^th May. Both sessions will focus on road techniques and skills, such as; group riding, echelon formations, pace lines, team time trials, road sprinting, team tactics and mini races. Off the bike activities will cover subjects like basic bike mechanics, nutrition and race tactics.

The use of the circuit will always focus on youth and junior rider development but there is also potential for regular road racing events for all categories to be promoted at the venue. Further development work may also be done at the circuit for senior riders.

For more information on the sessions and to book a place contact Regional Manager - Nigel Hampton

Junior Triathlon Training Day’ at Framlingham College on Sunday 15^th April, 9.30am – 3.30pm where new triathletes can be introduced to the sport.

Colchester Rovers will be holding Grass Track sessions for youngsters from 8^th May Monday evenings 6.15 for one hour, fixed wheel bikes are available – just bring a crash hat, and suitable clothes - £1 per hour session – I know its early but it is aimed at under 16s who need to get their beauty sleep.

Our first Training session of the Autumn/winter after the summer break, will be held at Chantry sports centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich.

9.40am - 12noon.

British Cycling have kindly donated prizes to Promote the Tour of Britain, finishing in London on Sunday 3rd September.

The activities will include Go-Ride skills and CYCLO-X skills and short Cyclo-X races with Obstacles, which will re-fresh your skills for the forthcoming Cyclo-X season.

Cost is £2 per rider, all riders from 6 to 106, no older! must contact me to Pre-enter and pay in advance.

R.s.v.p,- ASAP

Nathan Miller

Just a reminder that This Saturday 22/7 is the last training session of the summer until September 2nd at Chantry Sports Centre. 10am Sharp start Please.

19/7/06

Nathan has decided to plan another MTB Ride at Thetford Forest on Saturday 16th September, the ride will replace a Saturday morning training session.

The following day (Sunday 17th) there's a Cyclo -x Race at Brickwall Fm, Sibble Hedingham.

If anyone is interested, contact Nathan at natbikes@hotmail.com

British Cycling Eastern Region is pleased to announce a summer programme of cycling activities across the region. We commence at the Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn on 31st July aimed at developing young peoples track cycling skills and then moving to Lee Valley Park, Eastway on 14th August with mountain biking and road riding on a closed cycle circuit.

A team of professional British Cycling Go-Ride coaches delivering a wide range of options that suit the needs of any child providing an environment that is challenging an exciting.

The Fun Days are a 25 year Anniversary for all the Employees from Felixstowe Docks, there will be an estimated 5000 people there each day, so this would be a grate opportunity to Promote Cycling in the Ipswich area

These sessions will probably run for part of the day and shall include Grass Track and Go- Ride Skills.