Go-Ride Clubs
Barnesbury Cycling Club
The Barnesbury Cycling club is a youth development club (Go-ride Club) a scheme set up by the British Cycling Federation. The club has relevant child protection procedures in place, qualified British Cycling coaches and first aiders. So if you are a young rider living in South East Northumberland, the Barnesbury is the club for you.
Fortnightly coaching sessions are now up and running, next session Saturday the 27th of March at 1.15pm (Gallagher Park). And on the other Saturdays the Barnesbury are holding club runs, approximately 2 hours duration at a steady pace. There is a policy however that under twelve's can't attend club runs. this is due to safety constraints, but any seniors, juniors or 12 to 16 years old are most welcome on club runs.
Stephen McIntosh will be holding coaching sessions fortnightly at Bedlington's Gallagher Park. Dates from 13th March 2010 at 1.15 pm. Please view our poster for full details
The Barnesbury Cycling Club are continuously promoting Go-ride racing at Gallagher park, Bedlington. The event consists of an under twelve's race and a youth race (12-16 years).
For those not familiar with Go Ride Racing events they are entry level competition, designed for people have not raced before. Therefore they are an ideal place to start. So if you have youngsters keen to start biking why not come along and have a go. The regulations state you can use any type of bike as long as it is in good working condition. You will need a helmet. These are off road events, for people not familiar with cyclo cross. Further details available from the British Cycling website. You don't have to be a BC member to compete. The events complement what the Barnesbury are already doing in Gallagher Park.
For more info - www.barnesbury-cc.co.uk or email cngray@hotmail.co.uk
Hetton Hawks
Keen to explore in Mountain Bikes, BMX, Road and Cyclo Cross riding ?
Hetton Hawks could be the ideal place for you. The club is a youth only club dedicated to encouraging participation in cycling. The club enjoys a super atmosphere and is a great place to make new friends and develop your riding skills and confidence.
The club is open to both first claim and second claim members. We have members from right across the North East, from Richmond through to Gateshead.
Pop along on a Saturday morning coaching session at Hetton Lyons Country Park and find out more.
Newcastle Phoenix
We are a British Cycling 'Go-Ride' Youth Development Club aiming to provide a wide range of cycling disciplines for children in Newcastle, including opportunities to race.
We have both youth and junior (7-18yrs), senior (male & female) sections and we cover all types of cycling, both on and off road as well as racing and leisure cycling.
We meet at Blakelaw Park every Saturday morning and provide a coaching session for the youth section. Every one is welcome to these sessions which are run by British Cycling qualified coaches.
Session times: 7 to 18 yrs - 9.30 to 11.00am
Please arrive at 9.15 to allow time to sign on and adjust bikes if needed
Everyone welcome - just turn up (bikes and helmets can be provided).
The session usually involves a minute warm-up followed by skills and race training such as sprints, slaloms, track racing, road racing techniques and off-road skills.
Stockton Wheelers
Youth Coaching sessions take place on Saturday mornings during term time at Our Lady and St Bede School, Bishopton Road West, Stockton.
Sessions are open to children and young people from age 4 years of any ability, including those still using stabilisers. They are run by British Cycling accredited coaches, who are assisted by volunteers who are fully CRB checked by British Cycling.
Sessions are aimed at developing both general riding skills, and racing skills, and are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the riders involved.
Session times are as follows:
9.15-10.15am Beginner
10.30-11.30am Intermediate
Sessions cost £1.50 for members and £2.00 for non members.
Numbers of participants are governed by coach to rider ratios, please contact Kevin Kilcullen, lead coach (coach@stocktonwheelers.org.uk) tel 01642 650022, to check availability of places.
Ferryhill Wheelers
Ferryhill Wheelers Cycling Club has been around for over eighty years and is still going strong.
We are working with schools across the area to give children a chance to learn about cycling and gain confidence on the bike. We are offering a series of events at your child’s school and hope that they will enjoy the experience enough to want to join our club. We will then continue the coaching activity at regular evening, weekend and school holiday sessions as well as providing a range of social events and a chance to compete for those that are interested in joining us.
We are also working with partners to provide permanent cycling facilities in the area and sponsors to allow us to offer more benefits for new young riders.
We believe this is the start of something big and invite you and your children to be part of it.
For further details please go to the website.
Cleveland Wheelers
Follow the link above
OneLife Racing
Follow the link above
North East BMX
Our club meets every Saturday at the Summerhill track when we hold practise sessions with our club coach, mini races and are soon to start regular gate practise.
Everyone is welcome to come along and have a go although helmets are compulsory for all wishing to join in. The club has a limited supply for people to borrow should you need one but it is highly recommended you get your own and wear it at all times whilst using the track.