Group riding forms the basis of most types of road riding. Even if you race time trials and nothing else you are likely to train in a group at some point and you are going to need the techniques and understand the etiquette and protocols for safe, effective group riding.
At a more advanced level, riders may want to understand the principles and practice of team time trialling or circuit racing. I also do 'coach led' racing, a form of coaching using race scenarios to practice important tactics - the ones you often only get one chance at it a race. This can be learning how to sprint, or lead out a sprint, how to work in a breakaway or how to make a decisive break yourself.
Challenge and sportive riders who are intending to ride an event together, or who are likely to find themselves surrounded by unfamiliar riders in a sportive (some of these can be huge with 1000s of riders) need to know how to safely navigate this type of riding.
Groups of cyclist who ride together informally for fun who want to improve skills can benefit hugely from a few hours learning the ins and outs of group riding on a local circuit. if you’re close enough, I’ll happily come out for a ride with you and give you an informal assessment of your needs.
Riding in a group is satisfying and rewarding. It involves hiring a purpose-built cycling circuit and learning the basics of cornering, ‘through and off’, pace lines, gear selection, handling, communication and the like with me. It’s really good fun, promise!
The same principles apply to track cycling using a fixed wheel bike. If this floats your boat, let’s sort out some sessions at the track. We how have velodromes at Derby, Manchester, Newport and London and an excellent outdoor facility at Wolverhampton.
At a more advanced level, riders may want to understand the principles and practice of team time trialling or circuit racing. I also do 'coach led' racing, a form of coaching using race scenarios to practice important tactics - the ones you often only get one chance at it a race. This can be learning how to sprint, or lead out a sprint, how to work in a breakaway or how to make a decisive break yourself.
Challenge and sportive riders who are intending to ride an event together, or who are likely to find themselves surrounded by unfamiliar riders in a sportive (some of these can be huge with 1000s of riders) need to know how to safely navigate this type of riding.
Groups of cyclist who ride together informally for fun who want to improve skills can benefit hugely from a few hours learning the ins and outs of group riding on a local circuit. if you’re close enough, I’ll happily come out for a ride with you and give you an informal assessment of your needs.
Riding in a group is satisfying and rewarding. It involves hiring a purpose-built cycling circuit and learning the basics of cornering, ‘through and off’, pace lines, gear selection, handling, communication and the like with me. It’s really good fun, promise!
The same principles apply to track cycling using a fixed wheel bike. If this floats your boat, let’s sort out some sessions at the track. We how have velodromes at Derby, Manchester, Newport and London and an excellent outdoor facility at Wolverhampton.
