Go-Ride Coaching

Saturday Mornings @ Hartlepool College of F.E.

Welcome to Manilla Cycling Go-Ride section.

What is Go-Ride?

In 2017, Manilla Cycling became affiliated with British Cycling’s Go-Ride Programme. The programme offers learn to ride, coaching and group ride opportunities to young riders of all ages.

Go-Ride sessions are ran by Level 2 British Cycling Coaches who are all DBS checked and first aid trained.

Sessions are for children who are already able to ride a bike without stabilisers. The sessions will include techniques such as bike handling, braking, cornering, group riding, mounting & dismounting, gear selection, leading & following and fun competitive games & races. 

Fun is at the heart of every session, with hiqh quality coaching and provide a clear pathway to progression.

The sessions have fun at the heart of a high quality coaching sessions, anclear pathway for progression.Most of the Great Britain Cycling Team’s biggest stars started out at a Go-Ride club, Could you be the next Laura or Jason Kenny?

Before attending your first session all participants must complete a signed consent form.

Before you come along, you can meet the coaching team here.

 Go-Ride Coaching

Go-Ride sessions take place every Saturday

 9.00am – 10.30am – All Groups

Locations:

November to February – Summerhill Country Park (Off Road)

March – October – Hartlepool College of F.E.

 

Whether your taking to the saddle for the first time, or looking to try your hand at racing, these sessions area great way to gain confidence, learn new skills and make some friends along the way.

Take a look at what some of the riders have to say:

Oliver – “l have made some great new friends whilst learning cycling skills during Manilla Cycling Training. All the coaches help everybody to enjoy the sessions!”

Louix – “I love cycling with Manilla because they are ace, (better than dad), at coaching us!”

Joshua – “I love cycling with Manilla because it makes me a pro with bike skills!”

Coaching Staff

Whether you are taking your first steps to riding a bike, or looking to reach your full potential, Manilla Cycling are always at hand to help you achieve your goals.

Below are our qualified Level 2 British Cycling Coaches, who have a wealth of experience in cycle coaching, from Youth GoRide to Senior Performance Coaching.

All of our coaches are also keen riders, and you can meet them below!

ADAM BROOKS

Team Principle & Head Coach 

British Cycling level 2 Coach

British Cyling Level 2 Coach Cyclocross

British Cycling Level 2 Coach Road & TT

British Cycling Level 3 (working towards)

PHILL SMITH

British Cycling level 2 Coach

British Cyling Level 2 Coach Track

British Cycling Level 2 Coach Road & TT

GARY HINKS

British Cycling Level 2 Coach (working towards)

RUSSELL WRIGHT

British Cycling Level 1 Coach British Cycling

Level 2 (working towards)

KEV FOX

British Cycling Level 2 Coach (working towards)