Youth and Section :: Go Ride
Since forming in early 2009 Thanet RC’s Go Ride section has gone from strength to strength. Sessions are run under the organisation of our Head Coach, Level 3 qualified Colin Robinson, assisted by Richard Bazin, Steve Quincey, Steve Langman, Annie Davis, Teresa Childs, Helen Hill and Jo Smith (all are British Cycling Level 2 qualified coaches). Additionally, we have David Redmond, Maddie Basin, Dan Martin and Ollie Robinson (all British Cycling Level.1 qualified coaches) and a number of experienced cycling volunteers from Thanet RC.Non-members are welcome to come along to their first Go-Ride session and try it out for free. Subsequent sessions cost £2 per child, plus yearly club membership of £6 per child or £35 per family (2 adults and children U18).
Youth and Section :: Go Ride
Since forming in early 2009 Thanet RC’s Go Ride section has gone from strength to strength. Sessions are run under the organisation of our Head Coach, Level 3 qualified Colin Robinson, assisted by Richard Bazin, Steve Quincey, Steve Langman, Annie Davis, Teresa Childs, Helen Hill and Jo Smith (all are British Cycling Level 2 qualified coaches). Additionally, we have David Redmond, Maddie Basin, Dan Martin and Ollie Robinson (all British Cycling Level.1 qualified coaches) and a number of experienced cycling volunteers from Thanet RC.Non-members are welcome to come along to their first Go-Ride session and try it out for free. Subsequent sessions cost £2 per child, plus yearly club membership of £6 per child or £35 per family (2 adults and children U18).
White’s Transport are the sponsor of Thanet RC Whites Summer Series and GoRide Racing Whites MTB Series
Subjects Covered
Subjects covered include:• Mount
• Dismount
• Pedalling
• Cornering
• Braking
• Balance and co-ordination
• Gear Selection
• Group Riding
Under British Cycling’s Go Ride Racing format, we have also organised a number of race meetings ranging from grasstrack, time trials, mountain bike and circuit racing (making use of the excellent facilities at Betteshanger). The aim is to introduce younger and less-experienced riders to competitive cycle racing in a friendly, non-pressured environment. The club have also introduced a youth development team for riders aged 12-16. This is for riders competing at regional level and looking to gain extra skills and fitness levels required to perform at a national level.
Thanet RC Achievements 2016
- Thanet RC 4th team in Regional Go-Ride Team Championships
- Thanet RC are the most success club in South-East time trial races with the club also winning 3-up KCA Championships
- Chris Fennell breaks numerous club and course time trial records in 2016 and takes numerous top 10 finishes in national time trial races
- Ollie Robinson wins Full Gas Track League at London Velodrome, South-East Junior Road Championships, races for the South-East in International UCI stage races and is top British Cycling points scorer in 2016
- George Pittock top British Cycling Youth TRC point scorer with a number of road race wins in 2016. Also raced National Championships in 2016 at Redbridge and won most improved rider of the year 2016 (Pat Baxter Trophy)
- Lance Childs is 2nd in age group at London Youth Track League 2015-16 and positions 5th in age group at GHS National Time Trial Championships
- Joshua Chivilo wins Go-Ride Rider of the Year with many fine road race performances and fine improvement in 2016
- Max Robinson 2nd in Spring in the Park Road Series and won TRC Summer Series
- Hamish O’Reilly, Alex Ashman and Flynn Robinson ride for South-East Team at School Games
- Toby Perry gains many podium finishes in regional and national cycloX races
- Ludghaigh Cook wins club CycloX trophy for his many podium places in regional races
- George and Lance competing in 2016-17 London Youth Track League
- Teresa Childs qualified as British Cycling Level 2 Track Coach
- Colin Robinson qualified as British Cycling Level 3 Road and Time Trial Coach
- Three TRC members (Dan Martin, Megan Griffiths and David Redmond) are successfully elected to British Cycling National Youth Forum
2014 National runner-up Go-Ride club of the year
Thanet Road Club Go Ride was awarded runner-up in British Cycling’s National Award scheme. The Go Ride Club was recognised by the national sporting body for its commitment to developing young riders through coaching and racing. With over 280 clubs nationwide this is an impressive achievement.The Regional British Cycling Coach, Tim Sales, said
“This is a great achievement and well done to everyone at the club. This award is down to the good work of the coaches and volunteers who are dedicated to organising and running the numerous events and sessions which provide opportunities to our developing riders on a regular basis. We are glad to be able to support the club and as a region we are very proud that Thanet Road Go Ride Club has gained this recognition out of all Go Ride Clubs across the country.”