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Due to the success of the recent road riding coaching sessions organised by John Leitch and promoted by SheCycles.com the next one will be moving to larger venue.
…..the aim is to appeal to any individual within this spread of ability levels who feels to be in need of guidance…or who is looking for an incentive to get out for a training ride
Power Pack and Starter Pack sessions - Sunday November 19th
These sessions for starters and novice races are being organised by the Surrey League at Leigh (village hall), near Dorking in Surrey. The coaching sessions will be lead by John Leitch and aim to give riders the confidence and knowledge to get you to the start line of your first race and see you over the finish line too.
The sessions start at 12.00 and run until 3.00pm and cost £4 per rider.
The sessions are designed for men and women riders but don't be intimidated by that, John will make you at home and have you riding along in a pack in no time at all.
Using a smallish circuit means we are never too far from base, and there are stops to regroup, recover and evaluate progress.
Riders will be split into two main groups depending on their experience,
Group 1 - beginners to join a Starter Pack of similar riders, all new to the sport of road racing
Group 2 - existing 3rd Cat and 4th Cat riders to join Power Pack, to work on improving their skills
Photos thanks to David Jack
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The aim of the sessions are:
to ride and talk…..
to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
to help you spell out your goals
to listen to the goals of others
to plan your training for the coming week
to plan your training for the coming month
to meet others at the same “raw” stage of racing/race-preparation as you
to help you recognise that you are not the only one worrying about the same things
to relax and make friends
to feel part of a like-minded community
John Leitch says
Surrey League thrives on having a steady flow of new riders. We want you all to feel welcome and to have somewhere to turn for answers. There is something of a strange contradiction in cycle racing in that while everyone is trying their level best (during the race itself) to beat the rest, the sport contains many people who are more than happy to share experiences and offer useful advice.
A coach can help at this early stage by listening to/giving a steer on your proposed winter training schedule while (later on) lending an ear to your plans for the next racing season. This is an open house. So feel free to come along. There are no boundary lines, no need to switch clubs. Just a pooling of new riders still slightly nervous…. but also excited at what their body might be capable of when prepared properly and then put under racing stress… and those who want to move up the ranks next summer.
"Remember, most of us race for the joy of competition, for a feeling of satisfaction and fulfilment." ….that's not a quote from me but from a psychologist.
However, it's where I'm coming from, so if you buy into that concept too, we should get along fine.
Want a place on the coaching session?
There is no need to pre-pay for these sessions, you can just turn up on the day and ride, but please let John Leitch know you are interested and he will send you details and directions to the venue. You can contact John Leitch on
john.leitch@rbi.co.uk
