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London Cyclo-Cross Events 2011/2012

Click on the link for events and results for the 2011/2012 season. London Cyclo-Cross Association.

Cyclo-cross Age Categories for 2011/2012 Season

(Remember that the changeover date for Cyclo-cross is 1st September every year, so you may be in a different CX Category to your Road/Track Category.)

• Under 10* - Born 2002 or later
• Under 12 - Born 2000 or later
• Youth U14* - Born 1999 or 1998
• Youth - Born 1996 to 1999
• Junior - Born 1994 or 1995

* Not all events have separate categories for these age groups

Weekly cyclo-cross training

Weekly cyclo-cross training re-starts at Sutton Arena on 14th September 2011.

• Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
• Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, Sutton, SM5 1SL, from 15th September
• Fee payable to Arena: Under 16s: £2.40; Over 16s: £3.75 (Fees lower for Arena members)
• Lead coach: Gavin Cook
• New riders contact on Gavin on 07770 897865 before attending.

Training will be in the form of simulated races, which enables the coaches to assess what is missing from a rider's performance, and also build on the rider's fitness.

Under 14 and Under 16's will ride a separate course of greater length, orbiting the Under 10's and 12's. Laps will be timed and a lap bell is used. Race conditions will be rigid in the sense that riders will train for the race duration for their age category, with no stopping unless they are injured or have a mechanical. If a rider stops for a rest or chat then they will sit out the remaining race duration of their category. (If riders stop for various reasons, it does not help their fitness and endurance, and the coaches cannot assess performance.) Interval training will also be introduced.

To achieve a smooth running of these sessions, the help of adult volunteers will be much appreciated.