Get up and go!
Youngsters across the district now have something to get out of bed for on a Saturday morning.
Youngsters across the district now have something to get out of bed for on a Saturday morning.
The Salt Ayre Cog Set, Lancaster’s cycling club for young people, will be recommencing their weekly sessions on Saturday 29 March. The club, formerly known as Go-Ride, is suitable for all youngsters between the ages of eight and 16.
For the price of a can of fizzy pop and a chocolate bar, children can keep fit and healthy in a safe environment. The sessions will focus on essential bike handling skills for riding both on and off road.
Everyone is welcome, whether new to cycling or experienced in the sport. The sessions start at 10am and last for two hours. All you need is a working bike and a helmet. Children younger than eight are able to take part as long as parents accompany them for the session.
Based at the Salt Ayre cycle racing circuit, the club is run by qualified coaches. The Salt Ayre Cog Set has also recently been affiliated to British Cycling, the sports awarding authority.
Last year the club proved hugely popular with around 25 children regularly turning up each Saturday morning. They were able to try their hand at mountain biking, stunt riding and track riding with a few youngsters even gaining some racing experience against other North West riders.
Coun Eileen Blamire, cabinet member with responsibility for cycling, said: “This is a great opportunity for youngsters in the district to learn valuable cycling skills in a fun environment. I’m pleased that Salt Ayre is able to offer such a great cycling facility and I’m sure the Salt Ayre Cog Set cycling club will prove to be even more popular than last year.”
For more information on the Salt Ayre Cog Set club visit the interactive website at www.go-ride.org.uk or Lancaster City Council’s cycling website www.celebratingcycling.org. Alternatively you can contact coach Paul Andrews on 01524 36777.
Date Updated: 19/03/09