2023 “Wobbly-Wednesdays” learn to ride and basic skills

These sessions have now completed for 2023. Come back for more in 2024.

Our Wednesday sessions are back for 2023. These cater for children learning to ride and progressing. These fun sessions help build the skills needed to ride confidently.

When?
From Wednesday 3 May through to 28 June 2023
6pm-7pm each Wednesday
Note: if demand is very low we will curtail the number of weeks

Where?
Walton-le-Dale Primary School
Severn Drive, Walton Le Dale, PR5 4TD

How much does it cost?
£3 per week, cash on the night, or card via a payment site

Do I need to pre-book?
No

Any paperwork?
Yes please, just this Consent Form

Is it ever cancelled?
Occasionally due to weather or coach availability we may need to cancel. We would publicise cancellations on social media.

What do you need to bring?
An approved cycle helmet that fits the child
A safe bike that fits the child
Suitable clothing (clothes that won’t catch in the bike)
We will need a consent form (these can be completed on the night)

2023 Monday Coaching – Beginners, Intermediate and advanced

These sessions have now completed for 2023. Come back for more in 2024. Existing riders are welcome to join us on 17 July for our last session.

Our coaching is starting 17th April. Sessions are be in a traffic-free environment using the University of Central Lancashire’s sports arena cycle circuit.

Where?
UCLAN Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG
April and May sessions will be run from the pavilion (see map below)

When?
17 April – 17 July 2023:
6:30-7:30pm: Coaching (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced)
7:30-8:30pm: Optional Coaching (Intermediate, Advanced)

17 April we will open sign-in at 6pm to complete paperwork and collect numbers.

Each week there is 1 hour of coaching then a short 1 lap race against the clock. (Please note we may not be able to run the time trial until June). The second hour is more demanding for the older riders.

Sometimes the first hour may extend to 7:45pm if we have a packed coaching schedule in the first hour.

Who is it suitable for?

Our sessions are open to 6-17 year old young folk and we encourage parents/guardians to be present. Qualified coaches will build skills in bike handling and group riding usually in 3 groups (4 if high numbers):

  • Beginners: children that can ride without stabilisers. Any safe bike with a freewheel (we can’t support fixed wheel bikes).
  • Intermediate: more advanced skills and ultimately ready to start to race if they wish. Any bike with a freewheel, but better with dropped handlebars (racing/gravel/cyclocross).
  • Advanced: suitable for those ready to race. Bikes with dropped handlebars (racing/gravel/cyclocross) and clipless pedals, again no fixed wheel bikes.

How much does it cost?
Pay on the night, card payment please. Casual arrive and ride system with no need to block pay or block book.

  • April / May / until the full circuit reopens
  • £4 for 1 hour
  • £6 for 2 hours
  • June / July / August / when full circuit reopens
  • £5 for 1 hour
  • £7 for 2 hours
  • Increased price due to increased circuit rental costs

What do I need to bring?

  • An approved cycle helmet that fits the child
  • A safe bike that fits the child
  • Appropriate clothing (i.e. clothes that won’t get caught in the cycle)
  • Gloves are recommended
  • You will need to complete a consent form (available here or on the night)

Do I need to pre-book?

No, but we would like to get an idea of numbers, so please if you can message us from our Facebook page that would assist.

Unless we have very high demand the event will continue to be arrive and ride as and when you can attend.

More Information

These webpages have more information:

Monday Coaching

Consent Form and Term’s

Monday Coaching group progression

April and May Sessions have a different sign-on location

Due to part of the cycle circuit being closed during May and June we will have to access the circuit via the path from the last car park, under the bridge, past the athletics building and down to the pavilion where we will have our sign-on.

Cycling, Skills, Racing and Coaching for young riders and their families in Lancashire.