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go-ride/Newark Castle CC Introduction 

As you may know our club has embarked this year on the British Cycling’s Go-Ride scheme. This scheme is sponsored by British Cycling and involves qualified coaches visiting local schools and teaching practical skills and cycling techniques to the children.We have now completed the first part of our G0-Ride programme.With British Cycling providing the initiative, this has been a six week coaching session for children at The Grove Secondary School at Balderton and Chuter Ede Primary School also at Balderton, during school time. Each participating class has had a one hour coaching session.Interest has been high from the children, parents and the school.The skill and technical ability from the children of both schools has been of an outstanding quality and many of the children have shown skills well above their age groups

 The next stage of our GO-Ride  programme is “Club Night” which is on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7.30. at the Grove School Lilley & Stone Site, London Rd, Newark. NG24 1TN

The club will shortly have three qualified coaches to back up the scheme for the club.

What's British Cycling Doing For Young Riders?

With clubs, coaching, events, newsletters, websites and events, British Cycling provides young cyclists with a fantastic, fun range of cycling opportunities.

Go-Ride - Just For You

Go-Ride is the name we give our cycling clubs and cycle coaching aimed at young people. Go-Ride clubs are a great place to meet other young cyclists and take part in fun training sessions and even racing - all in a safe, friendly environment where you can pick up skills and experience at your own pace. Find a Go-Ride club by chosing "Accredited Go-Ride Club" from the club type drop-down in our clubfinder

 Go-Ride coaching sessions are available at many clubs - but they are also run by British Cycling's own coaches around the country during summer holidays. Divided up depending on age an experience, these sessions are fun and can be as challenging as you want to make them.

Go-Ride:What Parents Need to Know

As a parent, you will no doubt want to make sure that your child is safe whenever they undertake any type of activity without your supervision. British Cycling's Go-Ride Clubmark Accreditation supports the development and recognition of quality junior clubs. As part of the programme, clubs must ensure they have a Club Welfare Officer, who has attended a Child Protection Course. Go-Ride sessions are delivered by British Cycling qualified coaches, who have also attended courses on Child Protection, Equity, and hold a current First Aid certificate.

Go-Ride: It's Safe and it's Good For You

Go-Ride coaching, club activities and racing always takes place in places where there is no traffic. Generally, any type of bike can be used, so long as it is in good condition. A cycling helmet must be worn. In some cases, bikes will be available to borrow - check with the coach or club.

Go-Ride aims to develop a love for cycling and a desire to cycle regularly - in return cycling helps you to maintain good health. Cycling is one of very few activities which is fun and yet helps tackle obesity - it's far easier and more fun to cycle for long periods than it is to run or swim. There is no better way of getting and keeping fit whilst controlling your weight.

Go-Ride Racing

This is a fun, exciting way to begin racing. Aimed at young riders who want to begin racing, Go-Ride Racing allows you to build skills and confidence in novice level events, without the need for a licence - just simply turn up, pay a small entry fee and have a go against cyclists who are also new to racing

go-ride news

WHAT & WHERE WITH NEWARK CASTLE & GO-RIDE RACING 

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Go-Ride Race Report No=4

Race Results for Saturday 17th December, Sherwood Pines

 Under 12 Race

Nathan Preistley 34^th. Isabel Darvill 35^th. (8^th girl overall). Oliver Jones 46th in his first race.

Under 16 Race

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Go-Ride Race Report No= 3

Tuesday Nights (6-12-11) British Cycling Go-Ride Nightrider Races

 The Under 10`s Races.

 Newark Castle`s Rider Kian Baker was placed first in Race 1, and second in Race 2.

 The Under 12`s Races

 Bradley Sprogis, Velo Club Lincoln`s rising young star with several wins this year including the Lincoln Grand Prix Go-Ride Support Race, won both races with Newark Castle Riders in Race 1= 2nd Nathan Preistley, 3rd Isabel Darville, 4th James Beedham, 5th was Oliver Jones. In Race 2= 2nd Isabel Darville, 3rd Jason Preistley, 4th James Beedham, 5^th was Oliver Jones.

The Under 14`s Races

 Callum Baker came 1st in Race 1, 2nd in Race 2, Rebecca Richards 2nd in Race 1, 1st in Race 2, Jade Blankley a credible 3rd in both of her races.

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Go-Ride Race Report No=2

Further to our chat last Friday regarding the non-exclusion of your report our younger members took part in events on Sunday at Bardney, Lincolnshire and last night in Nottingham. On a very cold and windy Sunday our riders took part in two races in The Lincolnshire League at Bardney, Lincolnshire against mainly very older and experienced riders and on a very testing and technical course performed very well for their 2nd only real race. Under 12`s 11th Nathan Priestley 12th Isabel Darville (2nd girl) 17th Kian Baker (Under 9) 21st Matthew Woolley (Under 9) in his first race Youth (under 14-16 age groups) 12th Callum Baker (Under 14 age group) 13th Rebecca Richards (3rd girl in Under 14 age group) The events last night were organised by Nottingham Clarion Cycling Club and held at Abbey Road School, West Bridgford, Nottingham Our riders did exceptionally well dominating the two events each for their age group Under 12`s 1st Nathan Priestley in both events 2nd Isabel Darville in both events Under 14`s 1st Callum Baker in both events 3rd Rebecca Richards in both events A similar event is being held at The Grove School, Lilley & Stone Site, London Road, Newark next Tuesday at 7pm.

 Photos are of Rebecca Richards (2) in the Bardney Race yesterday and very young rider is Matthew Woolley in his very first real race

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Go-Ride Racing Report No=1

Hello,

I would just like to say a massive “ Well done ” to all the 5 riders who represented the club at the race on Saturday, I know the club are so proud of you all and this is a big milestone in the development of Newark Castle CC. To have young riders representing the club once again is great to see.

You all rode well and achieved your aim of finishing your first real race. I’m sure you will agree the standard of competition was excellent (a bit of a shock maybe?) and all Newark riders rode really well on a very testing and technical course in parts.

Don’t forget nearly all these other riders have been racing for at least 3 years, and have taken part in up to 10 N&DCX races this year. So to come along at this stage of the season and do so well is very encouraging.

Back to training on Tuesday and let’s see if we can improve in the next race. Once again well done!

Under 12’s

32^nd Isabel Darvill

35^th Nathan Priestley

42^nd Kian Baker (U9)

Youth Under 14 /16

33^rd Callum Baker

36^th Rebecca Richards

44^th Jade Blankley

Sent by Steve Crosland (British Cycling Coach)

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Photos are of Rebecca Richards (at the Bardney Race)

Kian Baker (In his second race)

Tuesday 27th Sept 2011

Wednesday 21st was our first Go-ride event. All members of Newark Castle Juniors CC were up for the apprehensive about the event, but the apprehensive was unfounded as our riders took a third of the medals on offer.

Rebeca Richards and Kian Baker took top honours in their races.Rebeca in the under 16 age group and Kian in the under10age group, gaining max points for both races.

Kian's older brother Callum was also among the medals as was Nathan Priestly,

Nathan was equal for the silver in the under 12's with Maddie Hubner from Nottingham Clarion.

callum Baker took the bronze in the under 16's behind VC lincoln super talented Tilly Wichet.

Young riders came from Lincoln, Nottingham and Southwell to compete in Newark Castle first Go-Ride race at the Grove School.

Newark Castle will now be under intense pressure to continue the clubs good fortune in the forth coming winter season of Cyclo Cross and wattbike events

Wednesday 7^th  Sept  2011 News Letter

Wednesday 21^st Sept We are hosting our first Go-Ride race at the Grove and our last club session at the Grove School at Balderton.

The session will be as usual starting at 6:30pm, but with other clubs involved and age related races. So, come along as usual.

 Tuesday 27^th Sept we will move our Club Night to The Grove School at the Lilley & Stone Site,next to the Netto supermarket and yes it is moving to Tuesday starting as usual 6:30.

We will have a full programme for the winter months indoors and out side, weather permitting.

 Skill Test Passes  

Congratulations to all our club members on passing the basic & intermediate bc skill test on weds 21^stAug 2011.

Harry Bates,  

Theo Nye, 

 Rebeca Richards, 

 Jade Johnson, 

 Maria Paver,

 Brandon Mersh,

 Saturday morning training rides are becoming more popular each week. 7miles off road, 12miles &15miles off road & minor roads.

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 Wednesday 6 July 2011-07-28

 Our first success from our Go-Ride club.

 Callum Baker had his first win on the closed road circuit on Wednesday evening at the IKEA Shopping centre circuit at Nottingham.

Callum in his first race came away with the win showing the best result over the two races. Callum showed great determination to hang on to the other riders and coming 6^th in the first race and then 2^nd in the second race, showing an overall win for the two events.

The Newark castle rider showed good control and speed on his mountain bike whilst other competors rode much superior light weight road machines

After the race Callum said it was much harder than he had thought, but was pleased with the result.

HELPFULL COACHING TIPS

Bikeability Tips Part 1 & 2:

The Primary Road Position

1. The Primary road position is that of the general flow of the traffic (i.e. in the centre of the lane)
2. Riding in the Primary position is sometimes called taking the lane as the cyclist takes the position normally taken by the motorist
3. Contrary to what inexperienced cyclists may think, this is where they are often safer as it is where they can most easily see and be seen
4. When riding in the Primary position, you should travel at a reasonable speed as part of traffic flow
5. If traffic is building up behind you and the road ahead is clear, you may wish to move to the secondary position to avoid obstructing other road users unnecessarily

The Secondary Road Position

6. The Secondary road position is roughly 1 metre to the left of traffic flow and not less than 0.5 metres from the edge of the road
7. Taking this position may be appropriate if the road is wide enough to allow safe overtaking and the rider's safety is not reduced by riding in this position
8. The correct choice of road position can be used to help riders affect driver behaviour in order to help avoid collisions with other road users or to avoid having to brake suddenly
9. The secondary position is useful on most minor roads where there are few parked cars
10. It is also particularly appealing to beginners as it leaves them closer to the perceived safety of the pavement

Emergency Stopping

First off, it is important to relax your arms when you ride so that at the point of braking both brakes can be applied simultaneously

 When braking, straighten the arms to push the front wheel down allowing it to grip better and force the body weight back

Simultaneously, move the body weight back into the saddle to stop the back wheel rising off the floor or skidding

If the back wheel starts to skid release the pressure on the back brake briefly Finally, put down first whichever foot is most convenient to bring yourself to a complete stop

Balance and Steering

Once again, the key to the manoeuvre is to ensure you are riding in a relaxed position, while looking ahead rather than at your front wheel

Turning the bike doesn't just require movement in your arms, but also uses a combination of hips, hands and head

It is important to point your head where the bike needs to go. Aim the hips and body to follow the head, and make any necessary minor corrections with the hands

Don't brake whilst turning - brake first, then steer

Remember, if you are a bit wobbly, it will help if you increase your speed

 Bikeability Tips Part 3:

How to pass parked vehicles and navigate tricky side roads

The Cycle Training Team at British Cycling deliver Bikeability sessions to ensure the necessary skills of safe riding are passed on to as many adults and children as possible.

With the roads getting busier and busier with cars and other cyclists, Bikeability training teaches the life-long skills of safe cycling, while encouraging a healthy lifestyle, boosting confidence and developing independence.

For the third article in our series of tips (see links to other two below) we explain the safest way to safely pass parked vehicles and navigate tricky side roads.

Passing a parked vehicle

1. When approaching a parked vehicle, check over your right shoulder for following vehicles, giving way if required before reaching the parked vehicle.
2. When safe to do so, move out smoothly into a position where the vehicle can be passed safely.
3. Leave a car door's width between you and the parked vehicle in case the door opens.
4. Look into the parked vehicle to check it's not about to move off or someone is about to exit the vehicle.
5. Once passed the vehicle check left and right and move smoothly back into your riding position when safe to do so.

Passing a side road

1. When approaching a side road check over your right shoulder for following vehicles. If is safe to do so, move out into the primary position.
2. When passing the side road, look into it to check for any vehicles that may be about to turn out.
3. Remain in the primary position when passing the side road, covering your brakes in case a vehicle pulls out.
4. Once passed the junction move back into your secondary riding position when it is safe to do so.