Training and Coaching

Chelmer Cycling Club

Established 1947

Training & Coaching | Go-ride | Cycling Proficiency Training

Coaching at Chelmer Cycling Club

Stay ahead of the bunch!

Chelmer's Head Coach is-

Jeff Wade BSc. ABCC/British Cycling Coach

Dip. Sports Psychology

Manchester & Newport Velodrome Track Accredited

Sports Coach UK/British Cycling Coach Tutor/Assessor

Department of Transport ‘National Standards’ Cycling Instructor

Jeff coaches both within and outside the Chelmer Cycling Club. He coaches all ages and has taken parties of youngsters to race at venues throughout this country, Belgium, France and Germany. He is Chairman of Cycle Coaching East, the lottery funded coaching group that can best help you develop your riding and fitness skills and is a British Cycling Coach, Coach Tutor and Assessor. The best cycling coaches are those who are British Cycling trained, as they are individually assessed during practical coaching sessions. All British Cycling coaches hold First Aid certificates and are fully insured for coaching.

The Chelmer is undoubtedly the best equipped cycling club for coaching in the South of England.

Our fully re-built headquarters are equipped with everything you need for indoor training. While others struggle to 'train in the rain', our members enjoy our bright and comfortable facilities, racing each other on the Computrainers; or an extended work out on the I-Magic's taking the boredom away from turbo training. Full changing room facilities, including showers and refreshments are available afterwards.

Performance tests are available using the Chelmer's Computrainers, as used by the American Cycling Association and by riders like Lance Armstrong. We have Tacx I-Magic trainers as well as Tacx Grand Master turbo trainers. We have a set of four competition rollers for training as well as racing. There's even a weights bench for those who want to build their upper body strength.

Assistance available includes advice on the following: Training Plan preparation, diet.

Performance tests available include-

Aerobic Ramp Tests

Anaerobic Maximum Power Tests (similar to King Cycle)

Pedal Stroke Analysis (checks muscle balance in both legs, also best riding position)

Cross training (training methods other than on the bike).

The Chelmer Cycling Club work with Cycle Coaching East, the lottery funded coaching group, set up to bring coaching to everyone. We have the skill and knowledge required to train new coaches, so we really can make the difference for you. Just ask, it may not cost you anything!

Go-ride

In the UK, 'British Cycling' is the Sport England funded, governing body of the sport, responsible for all competition and development activities. 'Go ride' is the name given to a British Cycling initiative to specially develop a Premier League of the top 100 cycling clubs. These clubs are specially selected for having all the requirements to encourage young people into our sport.

The Chelmer Cycling Club is now a Clubmark accredited Go ride Club. We have always been one of the foremost clubs for youth activities. We work in local schools and with the Sports Development Officers of Chelmsford Borough Council, to develop suitable cycling activities for youngsters. We run training schemes in schools and summer holiday activities on behalf of the council. We are lucky in Chelmsford to have a cycle path network that enables us to take very young riders on up-to ten mile rides, without going on to main roads, and of course our indoor interactive facilities are ideal for safe training. Our coaches are specially trained to understand the needs of young people, having completed 'Good Practise and Child Protection Training', are fully insured and all have C.R.B. checks for your security. Go ride clubs also have trained Child Welfare Officers for your additional assurance.

We have a special Saturday afternoon ride for youngsters and their families, which starts at 13.00 and finishes around 16.30. Parents may stay with the youngsters or leave them for the period.

These Saturday rides start at our Meteor Way headquarters and are led by a fully qualified coach.

The following activities are part of British Cycling's Go ride package to help clubs.

* Resources to support the delivery of a regular programme of structured coaching sessions for youth and junior riders.

* An introduction to a range of cycling disciplines through exciting and challenging activities.

* Youth and junior riders can record details of their best times from the Go-Ride Skills Tests and Stage 1 of the World Class Start Talent Team Tests on the British Cycling website, to build up a personal record of performances.

* On-line league tables where youth and junior riders can compare their times with those of their friends of the same age.

* Web-based national leagues, personal achievement certificates and an award scheme for youth and junior riders.

* Links between local schools and clubs to encourage more youth and junior club members.

* Support from the network of Regional Coaching and Club Development Officers to apply for external funding.

However, the best way to understand the Go ride programme, is to take a look at the web site, which can be accessed from this link. Go-Ride But come straight back to the Chelmer site, as there's much more to see!

Cycling Proficiency Training

Chelmer Cycling Club now organises ' Bikeability' National Standard Cycle Training for youngsters. The new National Standard has been developed by the Department of Transport in conjunction with a number of cycling bodies as a replacement for Cycling Proficiency.

Go Ride Gears 1 & 2 are now aligned to Level 1 on the National Standard, so youngsters who have completed a Go Ride course, are on the way to the Bikeability National Standard Certificate! For more information about cycle training for both youngsters and adults, have a look at the web site of www.cycletrainingeast.org.uk Cycle Training East is a 'not for profit' company set up to promote safe cycling.

Website maintained by Graham Brant. All contributions to the site welcome!