Saturday 19th October

Still smiling after 16 miles

Today's Youth Ride was well attended with five riders.  We tried out a new slightly longer route (16.2 miles) and averaged 12.8mph.  Fortunately the rain held off and we made it back for 11am.  Post ride discussion included buying and fitting mudguards and the importance of pocket snacks and spares. Our next Youth Ride is on 9th November.

Our afternoon Go Ride session focussed on group riding skills.  We kicked off with some pairs slalom and then moved onto the main playground for a warm up of clock sprints on an oval circuit. After that we tried some hand on shoulder riding in pairs, fours and then eights.  This is a fun way to build up confidence about being close to other riders when you are all depending on each other to stay upright.  Back on our circuit we practised riding in a bunch and sprinting off the front before finishing off with a game of Jail Break.  Amazingly none of the prisoners escaped, we put this down to the skilled and well organised bunch riding of our jailers.  An afternoon of very impressive riding.

Jailers getting organised

Next weekend: October 26th Go Ride Racing at Stocks Green School 1pm - 3pm

Half term: Wednesday 30th October 2pm - 4pm at Cyclopark

November 2nd: Ride Out in the morning. John Leitch's Powerpack at Cyclopark 1pm- 3pm 

Hold on tight and keep pedalling