Go Ride coaching - 3pm, Sat 2nd March, 2013

What and When
As part of the club's ongoing development and outreach programme we will be running a Go Ride coaching session on Saturday 2nd March 2013 commencing at 3pm sharp,finishing at 4pm.

Go-Ride is British Cycling's development programme for young people. The programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills. More information is available from British Cycling's Go Ride zone.

This week's session will include a basic bike and helmet safety check, a Go Ride class and an accompanying game and skills test.

The emphasis is on fun, safety and development of all of the participants regardless of their current level of ability.

Where
The venue is Hitchin Boys' School - Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1J. Parking on Fishponds Road or at Grammar School Lane entrance. We will be using the "school" end of the grounds.

Who
We can coach riders from ages 6-16 but we assume that all riders have basic bike handling ability and can ride without stabilisers.

If you are interested please contact Simon Doyle or Nick Senechal: contact information

How much
The cost of coaching is FOC to Hitchin Nomads members, £3 non-members per rider.

Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Riders will need a mountain bike or cyclo-cross bike in good working order.

Safety helmets are mandatory. No helmet, no ride.

All riders must also have a completed British Cycling parental consent form which they can bring along on the day. It is available for download here Parental Consent form.pdf.

Go Ride Coaching - 2nd March 2013

As part of the club's ongoing development and outreach programme we will be running a Go Ride coaching session on Saturday 2nd March 2013 - commencing at 1400h.

We can coach riders from ages 6-16 but we assume that all riders have basic bike handling ability and can ride without stabilisers.
 
If you are interested please contact Jonathan Shergold, Simon Doyle or Nick Senechal.

The cost of coaching is FOC to Hitchin Nomads members, £3 non-members per rider. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Riders will need a mountain bike or cyclo-cross bike in good working order.

Safety helmets are mandatory. No helmet, no ride. All riders must also have a completed consent form which they can bring along on the day.

Coaching venue: The venue is currently pencilled in as Hitchin Boys' School, which is accessible from Fishponds Road and from Grammar School Walk.  Map Hitchin Boys' School

Parental consent form: Consent form

Go Ride Cyclo-Cross Coaching - Sat 19 January 2013

Hitchin Nomads will be competing in the Team Trisports Cyclo-Cross race which is to be held at Hitchin Boys' School on 20 Jan 2013.


*** Coaching has been cancelled due to inclement weather ***

As part of the club's ongoing development and outreach programme we will be running a Go Ride coaching session on Saturday 19th January 2013. We can coach riders from ages 6-16 but we assume that all riders have basic bike handling ability and can ride without stabilisers.
 
If you are interested please contact Simon Doyle or Nick Senechal.

The cost of coaching is FOC to Hitchin Nomads members, £3 non-members per rider. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Riders will need a mountain bike or cyclo-cross bike in good working order.

Safety helmets are mandatory. No helmet, no ride. All riders must also have a completed consent form which they can bring along on the day.

Coaching venue: The venue is currently pencilled in as Pinehill Fields, which is between Chiltern Road and Benslow Rise in Hitchin. Access via Chiltern Road and parking at that side of the site are suggested.  Map Pinehill Fields

Parental consent form: Consent form

The race details: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/80890/Team-Tri-Sports-Cyclo-Cross-Team-Event/Central-League-Round-11

Go Ride! - Hitchin Nomads, family, friends come and newcomers try it ride

Next Sunday 23^rd September 2012 is the Nomads' first family and newcomers ride.

These “mini-club runs” are designed for those new to cycling or experienced cyclists who want to bring friends and family along. Especially welcome are accompanied  children, women, commuters wanting to get a little more from their cycling and anyone wanting to find out more about the Nomads.

The rides will be on dedicated easy cycle trails, or very quiet roads suitable for all types of cycle.  The first ride will be about 9 miles in all, although there will be short cuts for those finding it a bit challenging and a longer loop for those who want more! There will be a coffee break somewhere in the middle of the ride.

Club Chairman, Nick Senechal commented:

"We have seen a lot more interest in the club following the success of Team GB in the Olympics and Paralympics. As a club we are always open to new members and this is an ideal way of capitalising on that. Existing club members have a wealth of knowledge and experience on what to ride, where and how to keep bikes in tip top shape. This is a great opportunity for people to come and have a go."

Meet at the junction of Purwell Lane and Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin (access to the Greenway) at 10:00 am. 

Contact

If you fancy a ride out from Hitchin centre or want further information, please call Nick Senechal on 01462 641745. Email: n.senechal@ntlworld.com.

We will be holding these rides on the penultimate Sunday of each month until further notice.

There is no charge for this event.

Riders should ensure that their bikes are in good working order and that they have a spare inner tube (just in case). The use of a hard shelled safety helmet is encouraged.

Tuesday night turbo sessions - 2012

Are you hoping for a new PB on the Club 10 this year?

Do you need some motivation to get on the turbo trainer?

On Tuesdays from 7th Feb at 8:00pm we have secured the use of a room at Hitchin Rugby Club for club nights. Andrew Stevenson, our newly qualified coach is busy working on some gruelling turbo training schedules to punish your bodies, so be warned!

There are changing facilities there, and plenty of room. The bar will also be open as it's a training night for the rugby club also, so a well earned drink might be in order afterwards. We are using The Pavillion which can be accessed from the car Park to the right as you enter the driveway.

We are hoping to make this a weekly thing, the format will be tailored to suit those who attend. Even if you don't fancy the training session, why not pop down and see what's going on, and make some suggestions. We hope to use the Club for more club activities, and the Sportive will run from there this year.