Overview:

With the start of the Crit Racing season almost upon us, these sessions are for those young riders who already race or are planning to undertake some crit racing this year, for example at Crystal Palace or HHV Crit League.

We'll be practicing cornering, group riding and bike handling amongst other skills, and introducing crit-specific racecraft.

Important: This is a session for road bikes (geared bikes) - not track bikes.

Session Details:

• Age Group: This session is open to people 8-16 years old. Parents must stay on site if their child is under 12.

• Session Duration: 1 hour

• Bike hire: We don't have bikes to borrow for this session.

• Experience level: No experience required.

Important to know:

• Lycra is not required, although we recommend that you don't wear anything too baggy - layers are recommended, as well as a warm jacket for after. Shoulders must be covered.

• Remember to bring water and a snack.

• Check the weather! We run sessions throughout the winter, so please dress warmly and have waterproofs on hand. In the rare instance that we need to cancel due to snow/ice/high wind, we will endeavour to inform participants via email / social media at least 2hrs before the session, though this is not always possible.

• Gloves: Required

• Helmets: Required

Location: Inner velodrome track.

Meeting Point: Please wait on the grandstand seating outside the track fence: your coach will invite you to cross the track when they are ready.