Go-Ride at Stafford Road Club (SRC)
Stafford Road Club launched its youth section in 2014.
Whether it’s a spin in the back garden, splashing through puddles in the park or tearing around a local pump track: cycling is an essential part of growing up.
- Club for kids: Go-Ride SRC Club is for riders between ages of 5 to 18, with fun at the heart of high quality coaching sessions and a clear pathway for progression.
- Gives parents peace of mind: All coaches hold a British Cycling qualification and are DBS-checked, plus Go-Ride sessions will always take place in traffic-free areas.
- Easy to get involved: Just like any sports club, the emphasis is on regular, local and affordable activities to make it easy to keep coming back and create a sporting habit for life.
Go-Ride activities will be run by British Cycling Qualified Coaches. All coaches have current First Aid and Enhanced CRB certificates which are regularly renewed by British Cycling. Coaching activities are covered by liability insurance provided through British Cycling.
There are a number of activities available for SRC members:
- Go-Ride – coached sessions for bike and racing skills – see details here.
- Group rides – utilising Cannock Chase, bike pathways, trails and quiet roads; under 13s need to be accompanied by their parents.
- Special activities – Easter / Christmas Parties as well as special one off led rides
What’s Happening?
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Sessions
We currently use two sites for our coaching sessions. Tackeroo Campsite (What3Words: goes.shifters.equal Postcode: WS15 2UA) and Birches Valley (What3Words: soggy.dodges.workouts Postcode: WS15 2UQ).
Saturday Sessions
These take place all year round, even through the winter months. In very poor weather the session might get cancelled at short notice. Check our Facebook page if in doubt.
Sign-on is at 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Sessions will last approximately an hour and will finish at 11.30am.
Wednesday Sessions
Take place weekly on Wednesday evening when light levels allow, usually starting mid April until early September.
Sign-on is at 18:15 for a 18:30 start.
Sessions will last approximately an hour and will finish at 19:30
What you will need
Bike – The rider will need a suitable off road bike in safe working order, especially the brakes, tyres and steering. We perform a group bike check at each session but they will not be able to rectify any but the smallest problems.
Clothing – clothing for cycling needs to be comfortable for the weather conditions with no baggy trousers that can get caught on the chain, shoes with laces tucked away, and most important of all – a cycle helmet and gloves.
The cycle helmet will be checked as part of the bike check to ensure it is safe. Gloves are important to protect young hands in case of a fall.
Drink – even in cold weather, sporting activity makes you thirsty and a bottle of water or juice should be brought along.
Cost – each session will be charged at £2.77 (including card processing fee) per rider to cover the cost of venue hire and insurance. Non-members are currently not being accepted for coaching, but are welcome to come along and watch to see what we do. If you like what you see, you can join the club to attend future sessions.
Parental Consent – each participant will need permission from a parent or legal guardian and a form will need to be completed by the parent/guardian at the first session they attend. Parents are encouraged to attend the session although they may wish to leave older riders. Parental Consent Forms can be downloaded from the Facebook page. Parental Consent Form
Joining – for any further questions or queries regarding Go-Ride membership please visit our SRC – Go-Ride Cycle Skills and MTB Coaching Facebook Page or email go-ride@staffordrc.org