Movement between groups is entirely at the coach’s discretion, however below is an outline guide of what they are looking for.
From Novice to Intermediate:
A rider should be able to:
- Start and Stop.
- Control bike, ride a cone slalom confidently.
- Corner consistently, be able to turn within the width of track.
- Use brakes and control speed when riding in a line.
- Able to ride alongside another rider as a pair.
- Able to follow another rider.
- Ride one handed for 25m.
- Able to take and give a bottle.
- Know how to change the gears on their bike.
- Show an awareness of other riders.
- Have a road bike, flat bars with narrow tyres is ok.
From Intermediate to Advanced:
A rider should be able to:
- Have a 1 lap time trial time under 3 minutes.
- Clipless SPD, SPD-SL, Look or similar pedals and shoes.
- Able to ride confidently in a small group, 4 – 6 riders.
- Know how and when to use the gears on their bike.
- Understand the process of a team TT.
- Understand the process of how a chain-gang works.
- Be Youth A, B, C or Junior age categories. In 2022 that means:
- Junior = Born 2004 or 2005
- Youth A = Born 2006 or 2007
- Youth B = Born 2008 or 2009
- Youth C = Born 2010 or 2011
- Have a bike that has been restricted to an age appropriate gear. (download this PDF for information on gear restrictions or please ask a coach)