CCC Winter Junior Training

Session 3: Sun 4 Jun – U7-U13 Boys & Girls skills session

Calling All Juniors at Canberra CC, Vikings CC and Canberra Off Road Cyclists.

CCC will be conducting a series of six junior training sessions over the winter season. This will include a mix of four U9 and below and four U11-U15 specific sessions.

The sessions are run on a volunteer basis by CCC Canberra Cycling Club accredited coach, Andrew.

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Key Info

• What: Junior Cyclist Training Session (Skill Session at SFP)
• When: Sunday 4 July - 1000 - 1045am
• Who: Junior cyclists ‘ U7-U13 Boys & Girls'.
• Where: Start/Finish at Stromlo Forest Park Criterium Circuit
• Bring: Warm layers, water
• Licences: Must have AusCycling ride or race licence (see below)

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New riders

We welcome new riders to the ‘U9 and below’ session. U11-U15 group require previous bunch riding or racing experience, but others may be included after discussion with the coach.

Each week Andy will conduct a quick roll call and briefing for new riders before the ride commences.

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Equipment

• Drop-bar road bike (no Time Trial aero bars or flat bar bikes)
• Australian standards approved helmet
• A warning device such as a bell
• Appropriate clothing, water bottle, puncture repair kit etc

We encourage all riders to wear their CCC, VCC, or CORC club kit.

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About the Bunch

The session:

• is run by volunteers from Canberra Cycling Club
• is open to new and existing juniors from all clubs
• is a social, supportive, and inclusive
• is 'no-drop', and stays together
• is focused on supporting new junior riders into the club
• is focussed on building junior foundation skills, bunch riding skills and experience

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Registration

To manage our COVID record-keeping and participation reporting we require all participants (juniors and riding parents/carers) to register via EntryBoss.

Registration is free - just click the 'enter' button on this listing.

In line with AusCycling requirements, each session is limited to 15 juniors.

If you have registered but are unable to attend please scratch yourself (cancel your registration) from the ride by hitting the 'Scratch' button.

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Open Road Conditions

Sections of this session may take place on public, open roads. As with all on-road cycling, there is a risk associated with this activity.

If you are entering a new junior rider we recommend that you discuss their capability to participate in the event with us before you register. Please use the contact details below.

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Licences

An AusCycling Lifestyle (or better) licence is required to participate.

If you don't hold a licence but would like to attend you can take out a free trial licence on the AusCycling website, or better yet, join the Canberra Cycling Club.

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Contact Information

Canberra Cycling Club

• ccc@canberracyclingclub.org.au

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