Go-Ride - I'd planned to do the giant Y cornering session. We split the riders into two groups and headed our separate ways. Damian started on the course proper and the riders were soon taking the pin end turns at speed and in small groups. I seemed to have a fairly boisterous group of riders so nothing for it but to tire them out on the grass too. Toni and Ellen attempted to be human cones on a simple two pin end course, that did however prove quite challenging for the riders. We progressed towards an Australian Pursuit style race. Some super impressive riding combining skill and endurance. Rider of the week definitely went to Thomas for steadfastly resisting being overtaken! It never did rain and Damian told me he'd been really impressed with his group; we know from experience that the skill involved in these tight turns will stand the riders in good stead in the future if they get into racing.
Moving swiftly on to Youth Ride. Damian & Sarah headed out with Toni and Calvin, on a longer hillier ride, meanwhile Dan, Nico, Luke, Hope, Polly headed out with myself and Ruth. We re-ran (rode?) the route we've called Whale, hopefully one day these guys will be able to navigate themselves. No accidents or incidents, possibly slightly less moaning about hills but definitely not less talking! Luke sat on the front with me at the end and we blasted back along the causeway, great to see the young riders really coming into their own.
Sunday 9th October - London League Cyclocross at Happy Valley
Polly, Toni & Damian have all raced the LondonXLeague |
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