February Assessment Saturday Coming Up!

by | Feb 6, 2015 | Important Announcements, Rider Assessments

The first assessment of 2015 is almost upon us.  All groups will be undergoing assessments this weekend, and as usual it’s your chance to  show your coaches your skills after weeks and weeks of practice.

  • Bronze Circuit riders’ assessments (road bikes only) will be led by John Gunn
  • Bronze MTB riders’ assessments (mountain bikes only) will be led by Ralph Passey
  • Silver 1 assessments will be led by Phil Coleman and Andy Buckroyd
  • Silver 2 assessments will be lead by Steve Cochrane and Paul Martingell
  • Gold assessments will be lead by Dave George

If you are not doing an assessment, go to your usual meeting point/s – if you aren’t sure where to go, ask one of the volunteers, or come to the sign-on desk and we will help you.

A few reminders – please read:

  • Do not be late please, as this will impact the rest of your group. Unless you have a really good reason, the sign-on team will not allow any latecomers! Make sure you are signed on no later than 9.30am.
  • Once you are signed on, do not dilly-dally, but rather make your way straight to the front of the clubhouse, ready for your warm-up by 9.30am sharp.
  • Once you have all been grouped and warmed up accordingly, assessments will take place promptly at 10am, and will be in progress until completed. During this time the circuit may be split to accommodate all skills levels.
  • Read your passport booklets before the session so that you understand the demands and the key coaching points for your respective levels. If you missed the December assessment, click here to view some guidance and tips from the coaches on what to expect.
  • Make sure you follow the safety guidelines in Rider Resources, particularly the sections on sustenance and wellbeing.
  • Relax and breathe deeply – you will be fine. Have FUN and ENJOY your session!
  • DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS!
  • And finally, Parents: please stand back during assessments and kindly do NOT interfere in the sessions or question the coaches’ methods – they are all British Cycling qualified and know exactly what to look for during these sessions. If you’d like a reminder of the Parents’ Code of Conduct to which you have signed up, where this is clearly stated, please click here.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!