Youth Development Day 26th June
Posted in XC NPS 2016
When:
10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m
26th of June 2016
Where:
Ticknock (link with directions and map HERE)
Dublin Mountains
Meeting point: top car park
Who is it for:
Under 8s to Under 14s
What’s involved:
- Quick introduction
- Bike set up (taking kids light weight into consideration)
- Demonstration of effects of body positioning on the bike
- Practical skills drills (race starts, braking, overtaking, line choice, cornering)
- Short 1 lap race simulations
- Q&A session
What’s required:
- mountain bike or kids bike in good working order and suitable to off-road riding (The session will not be suitable for balance bikes)
- helmet (mandatory!)
- suitable clothing (gloves and long sleeves recommended)
- bring your own water, snacks etc.
- Cycling Ireland licence, this can be purchased on the day for €5 (it’s necessary for insurance purposes)
Online registration (please register to help us judge the numbers)
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Notes:
Please note that at least one parent or guardian needs to present with the youth rider for the duration of the training session (for the full 2 hours)
For more information please contact Max at cross.country@offroadcyclingireland.ie or +353 87 968 4081
