BRIGHTON EXCELSIOR CYCLING CLUB
AND VC JUBILEE
"GO FOR GOLD" OPEN DAY
@ AOAC, Shoreham-by-Sea
4th September 2004

For youngsters aged 9+ to adult who are interested in cycling

Information | Programme | Equipment | Consent | Contacts

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Information

VC Jubilee is a recognised British Cycling (national governing body) "Go-Ride" club for young people from 9 to 18 years, based in Shoreham-by-Sea. We are linked to Brighton Excelsior Cycling Club (BECC) an adult cycling club and on the 4th September if you're young or old(er) and interested in cycling come along to meet the club and take part in some of our activities, which coincides with events around the world - the Tour of Britain and our Olympic hopefuls. Sally Page, the club contact says "this is a perfect time to promote the fantastic sport of cycling, there are so many people with bikes that skill development and training is key to making sure that they ride safely on our roads, and this gives us a chance to find and support our future stars, through the Talent Tests".

VC Jubilee are waiting to hear if they have achieved "Club Mark" status - safe, effective and child friendly. We also hope to be the first cycling club in England, and the first sports club in Adur to be awarded.

Programme

10 - 12 noon 	Cycle Rides from AOAC in Shoreham-by-sea
			Youngsters/Adults - Mountain biking - with VC Jubilee
			Adults - Road - with BECC - own bikes required

12 - 1.30pm  	AOAC - bring your own lunch - drinks available
			I-magic virtual reality cycle racing,
			Meet the club members, view pictures, videos,
			Bike maintenance, Inner tube blowup, Raffle, etc

1.30pm - 4pm	Adur Recreational ground...

1.30-2.30
Skills coaching (Go-Ride skills gears 1 and 2)
Talent Testing for those born 89/90/91

2.30-3.30
Go for Gold Olympic style events (Go-Ride skills gears 3 and 4)

3.30-4pm
Go for Gold skills challenge test

Equipment

If you have your own bike and helmet please bring them, however if you don't have them, Mountain bikes and helmets will be available for you to borrow. If you are intending to go with BECC on the road ride you need your own bike. During cycling activities helmets must be worn at all times.

If you plan to attend all day, you'll need a packed lunch, drinks to take on your ride, appropriate clothing for the weather.

Consent

A parent/guardian consent form MUST be completed if any young person is being left with us for all or part of the day, otherwise they will not be allowed to take part in any activities.

Contacts

Visit www.britishcycling.org.uk for more information on our Go-Ride, Talent Tests and ClubMark accreditation, or contact Roy Page on 07793 660480 or email develop.seast@britishcycling.org.uk.

VC Jubilee meets on Saturday mornings 10am-12noon for mountain bike rides starting from the AOAC in Shoreham. And on Wednesday evenings during the summer (May-Aug) we race at Preston Park cycle track, Brighton and during the winter (Sept-April) we meet for social, fitness, fun, virtual reality riding etc at the AOAC. All activities are overseen by qualified coaches, and we are affiliated to various governing bodies, to ensure we operate to a high quality and safe standard.

The clubs would be keen to hear from anyone who is interested in joining. For more information please call Sally Page on 01273 843859 or for VC Jubilee youth development, please visit www.vcjubilee.co.uk email vcjubilee@vcjubilee.co.uk or BECC adult cycling, please visit www.brightonexcelsior.co.uk or email info@brightonexcelsior.co.uk.

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