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 Events for GRB riders 

 

 

Track and Circuit

 

Upcoming events for Go-Ride Bexley riders 2010

NOTE : GRB track coach Terry Blake will be present most Saturday mornings at Herne Hill for those who wish to gain some track experience.

  • 30/04/2010 - 04/06/2010 : Racing at Dartford Park for Under-8s/-10s/-12s
  • 15/05/2010 - National School of Racing (MTB) Sherwood Pines. More details here  
  • 15/05/2010 : Fowlmead circuit booked from 09:30 - 12:30 for GRB exclusively
  • 16/05/2010 : Calshot. Morning session Under-13s, afternoon session 14+
  • 22/05/2010 : Hog Hill (Redbridge) Lower Circuit booked exclusively for GRB 12:00 - 14:00
  • 29/05/2010 - Race Day at Club (hopefully at the Road Safety Centre)
  • 05/06/2010:Normal Club (Jack Petchey nominations)
  • 12/06/2010 : Normal Club
  • 19/06/2010 : Road Ride from RSC. Calshot with Sutton CC
  • 26/06/2010 : Normal Club day
  • 03/07/2010 : London Youth Games
  • 10/07/2010 : GHS 10 mile time-trial at Fowlmead
  • 17/07/2010 : End of Season Club Fun Day
  • 24/07/2010 : Greenwich Cycling Festival

 

Herne Hill Track

Every Wednesday evening-track league. Youths start 18:30h (£3).

Fridays-Junior & Ladies Training. Saturdays - Induction, including under-14s. More details here (Herne Hill Velodrome website)

Please note the Herne Hill velodrome usually closes for the winter in October, but don't forget that Calshot (Southampton) indoor track is available all year round.

 

Fowlmead circuitFowlmead Circuit (nr Deal)

Check the Fowlmead website for events schedules.

These are good ways to gain experience in a closed circuit environment.

British Schools Cycling Association

Please check the website for details of all events.

The coaches will also be organsing an off-road ride to a purpose-built venue like Bedgebury or maybe Bewl Water in the summer.

Once we are settled at our new HQ at the Road Safety Centre Sidcup, we will also be having more off-road rides to Footscray Meadows.

 

Syllabus

The Club syllabus follows the 3-term pattern of the schools. Each course lasts 10 weeks and there is a syllabus for each of the  levels :

  • Beginners - Level 1
  • Developers - Level 2
  • Racers - Level 3
  • Racers Plus - Level 4

Members can pass the weekly courses, or gain a pass with credit, or pass with distinction, depending on how well they perform in the various disciplines.