SUTTON CYCLING CLUB
Cycling With Youth in Mind
- Sponsored by:
- De Ver Cycles (Click on the De Ver logo to shop online)
- St Georges Cyclery
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SUTTON CYCLING CLUB Cycling With Youth in Mind
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Welcome. Here is some information about the Club and how it began. Sutton Cycling Club was formed in 1999 by local cycling enthusiasts who were aware of the shortage of opportunities for young people to cycle in safety under the supervision of experienced riders and coaches. The Constitution of the Club was drawn up to ensure that the Club evolved as one which focused on under 18's. Our adult members are graduating Junior Riders, Coaches, Parents or Club Officials. The Club is proud to be sponsored by De Ver Cycles of South London, owned and run by Maurice Burton (a former professional cyclist and British Champion). Maurice says "Cycling has been the greatest part of my life and I hope with our help it can become a significant part of yours." Click on one of the logos above to visit the De Ver website. Sutton Cycling Club has always been affiliated to British Cycling and has joined in its initiatives to promote cycling amongst young people and is now your local Go-Ride Club. The Go-Ride programme is all about having fun on a bike, learning to ride with skill and confidence and trying mini versions of the sport, all delivered in a safe, off-road environment by trained coaches. The activities can be adapted to all levels of rider, so both newcomers and experienced riders are welcome. Find out more about Go-Ride via our Links Page. In 2006 we gained Clubmark accreditation, awarded by Sport England and our own governing body, British Cycling. This recognises that the Club meets the standards set in child protection, coaching, competition and equity, and is a well-run club. A number of our riders have been selected for the British Cycling Olympic Talent Team and some have become champions. Our Champions:
The Club regularly organises various events, which have included the Sutton Town Centre Races, circuit races for the National Youth series, London League cyclo-cross races and the Sutton Primary School Cycling Championships. Local LinksThe Club enjoys close links with Sutton Council who have supported the Club since it started. There is a good relationship with the Borough's Road Safety and Cycle Training Officers (Steve Wright is the Chief Cycling Officer) and with the Sports Development Team. The Leisure and Recreation Department co-operated with the Club in arranging the use of Cuddington Recreation Ground as our previous venue for Go-Ride activities, and for the Sutton Primary School Championships. Weekday ProgrammeIn the autumn and spring terms we have a weekday programme in addition to our Saturday one. Club nights are held on alternate Thursdays at 1st Wallington Scout Hall, 30 Ruskin Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DE from 7:30pm till 9:30pm. The first part of the evening is social, but during the second half of the evening the racers do turbo-training. Come and see us, you will be made welcome. Cyclo-cross and off-road training is held on alternate Wednesdays at Sutton Arena, Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1SL, from 7:00pm, fee £2.15 to the Arena. Current Commitee elected at the AGM on 1st March 2008
Many thanks to our outgoing Committee Members, Andrew Bradshaw, Harley Day, June Vaughan and Keith Vaughan and welcome to the newcomers. |
