The City of Edinburgh Racing Club and the Edinburgh Racers kids club will be holding a track racing development day for women aged 14 + on May 6th 2007. This development day will take women from the very basics of riding on the velodrome through to the skills needed to race in a bunch of riders.
Places on the development day are limited to 20 riders, skills will be taught in ability groups of no more than 5 riders per instructor. All riders will be supplied with a track bike, helmet and given assistance with any other equipment they need to take part in competitive track racing. There will be two morning sessions of 1 hour duration and two afternoon sessions
of 1 hour duration covering instruction, practice and racing. The instructors are elite women track cyclists who have won World championships, Commonwealth Games and British championship medals on the velodrome. They include Kate Cullen, Carol Scott, Eileen Roe and Daisy Sherwood.
Successful applicants will be confident bike riders but need not be competitive cyclists. This development day is suitable for Skiers, Rowers, High/Long jumpers, Gymnasts, Triathletes, Mountain bikers and other athletes. You will need to be enthusiastic, reasonably fit and keen to learn new skills.
A pre application fitness assessment can be arranged if you wish using a test rig.
Day timetable
Introduction and bike fitting 09.30am to 10.00am
Morning session 10am to 12.30pm
A buffet lunch will be provided by Joss Strachan from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Afternoon session 1.40pm to 3.40pm
Course evaluation 3.45pm to 4pm
Free time on the track is available from 4pm to 5pm
Fast Track Session 1: The Basics
An introduction to track cycling, this covers the fundamentals of riding on a velodrome. Topics covered in the first session include basic riding skills, safety procedures, fixed-gear riding and speed control and proper track entry and exit procedures.
This introduction to “track etiquette” will have you clued up to ride any track any where.
Fast Track Session 2: Technical Drills
Participants will be instructed on track position, using the banking, riding out of the saddle, seated accelerations, looking backwards and riding one-handed. Explanation and demonstration of the proper track etiquette needed for group riding and racing on the velodrome. Lunch and video review
Fast Track Session 3: Skills Practice, practice and more practice
Combination drills will include: starts, pace lines, group to group jumps, whistle jumps, looking backwards, and riding no-hands as well as other skills and tricks !
Team sprints and possibly team pursuit drills may be used to develop skills.
Fast Track Session 4: Race simulation
Participants will take part in the different types of races held at the velodrome.
Times will be recorded and photographs taken !
The emphasis will be on Skills acquisition and confidence building whilst having fun with the added thrill of going faster…….. you will love it !
Fast Track follow up sessions
Thursday & Friday evenings can be arranged on demand.
Sessions will be offered for those who want to continue to develop their track skills.
These sessions are suitable for Fast Track participants as well as those who want to master the skills of riding in close, fast groups on the velodrome. We will emphasize skill development as well as touch on training and conditioning.
Introduction to club membership as well as regular racing can be arranged.
The 2007 Fast Track 3 development day details
Costs: £50 per participant
Book: Go to www.edinburghracers.co.uk to book your place.
Fast Track 3 development day is strictly limited to 20 riders
Ages 14+ welcome
What's included:
Hire of a special specification track bike and individual fitting session.
Over four hours of expert instruction on the velodrome.
Optional use of special cycling shoes and automatic pedals.
A cyclist specific buffet lunch, snacks and all drinks.
Program materials / handouts.
Digital photographs / Digital Video of you in action on CD ( + £ 4)
Print out of your times and splits over the competition distances.
Billy Spencer
