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W E L C O M E   to   Go-Ride Bexley

Go-Ride Bexley is the junior section of the Woolwich CC. Based in South-East London, Go-Ride Bexley provides coaching and encouragement for children aged 7 - 16 who want to learn cycling skills. Most of the information about the club is here, but if you need further details, please email the club contact on the Contacts page.

 

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Clubmark certified
Cyclo-cross Track Go-Ride Bexley Skills demo Jack Petchey Grass Track GRB jersey

Saturday 18th May : Cyclopark

Sign on at 09:45

We have exclusive use of circuits C/E

Bring your road bike if you have one, this session includes training for London Youth Games


See Events Page for racing at:

Bedgebury, Crystal Palace, Cyclopark and Herne Hill


 

Go-Ride Summer Session Program (subject to change/confirmation)

25th May : Dartford Heath

1st June : To be confirmed

8th June : Cyclopark (Including London Youth Games Training)

15th June : To be confirmed

22nd June : Bedgebury (& family ride)

29th June : To be confirmed

6th July : Crystal Palace (London Youth Games)

13th July : To be confirmed

20th July : To be confirmed


Woolwich CC Family Track Day and Picnic

(incorporating club Track Championships)

Sunday 14th July

Details to follow


Woolwich CC Junior riders show Sir Chris Hoy around Cyclopark
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Saturday Go-Ride Bexley sessions -

Note : Session runs from 10:00 - 12:00, please arrive at 09:45

* Please note that participants in road rides & off road rides using public roads must be aged 12 years or older, hold bikeability L2 qualification & be British Cycling members with insurance cover (silver race membership). Click here to see BC website for memberhip details & insurance cover. Note first years membership of BC is free/reduced for Go-Ride club members

Summer sessions run from 10:00 - 12:00 unless otherwise indicated. Please note new club mobile number (07512 666708) which will operate from 18:00 Friday to 14:00 Saturday.


British Cycling Regional Schools of Racing : 4 Woolwich CC/GRB riders were recently invited to participate in 2 of these RSRs at Fowlmead and Hillingdon cycle circuits. One of our riders was also selected for a further 2 RSRs and they all gained invaluable experience riding with Talent Team riders and being coached by top BC coaches.
Read a first-hand account of what it's like to ride in these Racing Schools.


Also - check out the Go-Ride section of the British Cycling website for events and activities in the London region.

Future planned sessions include trips to Hog Hill circuit, Cyclopark, Jeskyns Park, Shorne Country Park, Bewl Water and Fowlmead.

Young Woolwich CC racers

  • Go-Ride Bexley Bike Loan Scheme - read more here
  • Free funding available for anyone interested in becoming a GRB coach - read more
  • Check British Cycling website Go-Ride section for more Go-Ride information
  • BC Cycling Award (CAYV) for Young Volunteers - read more
  • Interested in participating in cycle events ? - find out more here
  • Read our latest Coach Profile -who is it ?
  • Parental Consent forms for road-ride available here (pdf)


Now, is this guy any good ??
Watch Danny Hart's amazing run to victory in the UCI MTB downhill championships 2011


Don't forget, it is very important to keep your bike clean and well-maintained. Wash and oil it regularly - especially when the weather gets bad - and it will be safer and last longer.

Click on the bike (left) and you will see a complete  Bike Checklist from British Cycling, which shows all the main parts you should be checking and what to look for.

          Get more cleaning and maintenance help from the ParkTool website.

 

Interested in taking part in cycling events ? Read more

Coach Profile. Read the latest edition

Check the weather at metcheck

Club jerseys now available - see the Kit Page

Racing expenses form

Herne Hill gets more redevelopment funding

Location

Go-Ride Bexley meets Saturdays at the Lakeside Close entrance to Danson Park in Bexleyheath, Kent from 09:45 till 12:00 (11:30 Jan, Feb)

Riders must arrive in plenty of time (09:45 latest) to register and have their bikes checked over before the start.

Click on the map for a more detailed version.

Club mobile no : 07512 666708

 

 

 

 

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