What is it?

A 1.5 hour session dedicated to developing on and off bike skills along with physical elements required for success.

Development Centres will support riders with their first step on the talent pathway and are for those who aspire to be become better bike riders and who might be looking to attend Regional School of Racing as well as current riders who have already engaged in RSR and Foundation programmes.

Riders should be aware that these sessions will be physically challenging, meeting the needs of the racing standards of all Youth riders aged 12 to 15 and Juniors.

Who delivers it? These sessions are delivered by BC Eastern Region Go-Ride coaches from a number of collaborating clubs and will ensure riders receive a varied and challenging training programme to help them progress in their racing and competition goals. These sessions are aimed at elevating race craft.

When is it?  Most Tuesdays from 19:30 - 21:00

Where is it? 

Lee Valley Velopark, Queen Elizabeth Park, E20 3AB

Who is it for? All Youth riders aged 12 to 15 and Juniors

What does it cost? £6 per session (+£1 BC fee) -  online entries only

What you need? Clean road bike in good working order*, helmet, gloves, appropriate clothing for the weather & time of year, spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump, 2 bottles and enough food & drink to see you through the session and travelling home. Please also have lights on your bike if you intend to cycle to/from sessions. Please note: riders are not to travel alone; please ensure you have an adult with you if you intend to cycle.

*If you do not own a road bike then a cross bike with road tyres on is fine.

Session dates for the Series:

September 24

October 1

October 8

October 15

November 5

November 12

November 19

November 26

December 3

December 10

*Entries will close for each session at 5pm on the afternoon of the event; please do not leave it too late to book as session plans need to be prepared in advance

Info for Riders

All riders should arrive in their bike kit with enough food and drink for the duration of the session.

Sessions are planned in 15 minute blocks, allowing riders time between block to eat/drink/add or remove layers. Riders are asked not to stop mid-block unless absolutely necessary.

Competitor’s equipment all their own, no venue equipment in use. Helmets are mandatory.

All coaches are first aid trained as are venue staff.

If you are unable to attend, please advise the event organiser as soon as possible so spaces can be made available to others; refunds will be at the discretion of the event organiser.

Come with a good attitude, prepared to listen and learn. Foul language and poor behaviour will not be tolerated.

Riders who cannot behave in a respectful manner - to coaches, fellow riders, or venue staff - will be asked to leave and may be in jeopardy not being allowed back to further sessions.

Notes on clothing and equipment

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing; legs and arms must be covered in cooler weather and the use of gloves is required. Bring rain layers for inclement weather and spare tubes and equipment to address any mechanical issues.

Riders are encouraged to see to their own mechanical repairs - coaches will not be able to stop to assist with bikes which are in poor working order.