RIDER DEVELOPMENT

Helping members who want to help themselves to achieve new cycling goals

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VCC Skills Development Session - 1pm-3.30pm, 30 May 2026 - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit

We’ve organised and exclusive event for VCC members! Learn some new bike handling skills or hone the skills you already have, whilst benefiting from some key pointers from our club coaches.

A great opportunity for all members to help them become better riders or to achieve specific goals on a safe closed-circuit cycling course, improving personal and group safety and targeting development of key skills.

Whether you’re new to the club or an ‘old timer’, this is a great opportunity to learn something new or relearn something you’ve forgotten! Our fun session will include:

·       Safety briefing and session overview

·       Warm up / circuit familiarisation

·       Balance, braking, cornering, contact, manoeuvring, tight group riding, surviving potholes etc.

·       Group riding (in a line and in a chain), intervals (group to group or bell & whistle)

·       Fun races: Team pursuit, devil, handicap

Welcome - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit

Hillingdon Cycle Circuit is West London’s premier closed circuit cycle facility. The Cycle Circuit is a 0.94-mile closed road facility, designed specifically for cycling, and hosts cycling and other activities throughout the year. It offers a fast but easy to ride course. The bends not being too sharp enabling riders to pedal all the way round and opportunities to practice skills on small ascents/descents. The facility comprises the circuit and the clubhouse, which contains the main hall, a classroom, a kitchen, changing rooms and toilets.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. Any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Location - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit

VCC Members - Sign up now

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How do you want to become a better cyclist?

1. Are you aiming for a PB in a Sportive?
2. Do you want to improve your times in club TT events or try your first TT?
3. Do you want to enter your first race?
4. Are you looking to ride stronger and move up a group in the Sunday Club runs?

We can offer advice and support throughout the year, suitable for all members to help them become better riders or to achieve specific goals. Contact our coaches This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rider Development Activities

Any activities we organise will seek to appeal to a broad range of rider groups. These are organised from time to time and depend on demand. 

Example activities: 

- Skills Development
Target Groups: Group 1: Socials+ to Inters+, Group 2: Mods to Fast+, Group 3: Juniors
Activity: 1) Safety briefing and session overview, 2) Warm up / circuit familiarisation, 3) Skills sessions: Balance, braking, cornering, contact, tight group riding, surviving pot holes etc., 4) Efforts: Group riding (in a line and in a chain), intervals (group to group or bell & whistle), 5) Fun races: Team pursuit, devil, handicap

- Skills Development
Target Groups: Socials+ to Inters+
Activity: Practical coaching on basic skills (cornering, manoeuvring, braking)

- Skills & Fitness
Target Groups: Socials+/Inters/Inters+
Activity: Paceline (group riding skills & fitness development)

- Fitness & Race Training
Target Groups: Group 1: Mods/Mod+, Group 2: Rapides/Fast
Activity: Paceline (group riding skills & fitness development)

Interested, have questions? Contact:  vice-chair

Register now (VCC members only)