Cyclo-cross Training #1

If you are interested in trying out cyclo-cross or are already into it and want to brush up on your skills for the season ahead then this email is for you. If you've never done any cross then it's a great time to get involved.

We're running 4 sessions up at Ardingly Showground on the following dates:

Tuesday evenings at 7pm

August: 16th, 30th
September: 13th, 27th.

We have 5 x National Champ and pro rider Ian Field coming down on the 30th August and possibly the 27th September (depending on his first baby arriving)! We'll also have club cross legend Dougie Fox down to share his wealth of experience and expert tips.

The sessions are limited to 24 riders maximum, with priority to Crawley Wheelers members. They will be free for club members, but for the sessions with Ian we're asking non-members to contribute £5-10.

Sessions will comprise 4 different sections: Riding a course with off camber and short hills, dismounting/mounting and hurdling small obstacles, cycle speedway and cornering, race prep and race starts.

You'll be split into 4 groups, each group spending 15 mins at each section. After that you can freestyle it until it gets dark if you like.

It'll be pretty easy going, the aim is to help people at whatever level get something out of the whole experience, whatever that may be. There will be more experienced riders in each group and a couple of us floating around to offer advice and answer any questions.