British Cycling Pathway Development Centre – South Zone 1:

Deep South Club Cluster coaching - Andover, Bournemouth, Gosport, Runnymede and Knightwood for club members nominated by their club coaches. Strictly by invitation only.

AECC AND DATA COLLECTION FOR RSR APPLICATIONS - this session will be split into two elements, AECC strength and conditioning assessment and skills data collection session. This event will take 4-5 hours and is for 13+ riders only, with priority given to racing ages 13-16 based on 2024 age groups.  

The first session (3 Dec) will be used to collect the necessary data for RSR applications, including 60m sprint times, manual/wheelie distance, bunny hop length and height. Criteria to follow.... get practicing! Flat pedals only.

As usual, there will be at least two BC Level 2 BMX-specific coaches on hand throughout the sessions alongside trainers from AECC. 

Programme/timings tbc 

As with all Development Centre sessions we ask that all riders arrive in plenty of time and with the requisite protection and enough water and appropriate snacks to last the duration.

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About the 2023-4 programme:

The Deep South Development Centre has partnered with AECC to deliver this winter’s programme for 10-12 year olds and 13-16 year olds meeting core criteria and put forward by their club coaches. The centre includes a dedicated girls-only group for on-track sessions. Where time is limited or resources are stretched, the focus will be on the 13+ age group supporting BC's Talent Pathway. 

The Centre serves Andover, Bournemouth, Gosport and Knightwood and other local BMX racers. It is run by Steve, John and Eric – all qualified Level 2 BMX specific coaches.

Through the partnership, additional support will be available to RSR and NSR-candidate riders including tailored support, S&C advice and signposting, issue-specific workshops, Wattbike testing, mental preparation, wellbeing and nutrition advice and much more.