Member contact: Scott Wilson [juniors@manchesterwheelers.co.uk]
The Club welcomes all riders regardless of their ability. You will need to join as a BC Gold or Silver member but the club will cover the cost for under 16s. We are currently unable to take Junior/Juvenile/Youth members out on the road without an accompanying adult for insurance reasons. However, we occasionally run some safe off road sessions where you can come and learn to ride safely away from traffic.
Coached Sessions : Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road
Unfortunately we currently don't have any members able to run these sessions - if you can help please contact us.
In the past the Club has run coached sessions in the summer months for children aged 8-14 teaching cycling skills and techniques. There are bike and helmets to borrow if you don't have your own and the sessions are free to join.
With a huge amount of experince in the club in Road Racing, Time Trials, Cyclo-Cross and Mountain Biking we are in a great position to teach you how to ride safely and properly so that you can train and race in the future.
We are hoping to run these sessions again in the near future but we need some more volunteers. Please contact us at admin@manchesterwheelers.co.uk if you are interested or can help.
Info for Parents
We now have four coaches that have completed the level 2 cycling qualification. Included in the coaching course is the sports coach UK's ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’ workshop, which helps to ensure that club is a safe and welcoming environment for young people of all backgrounds. All qualified coaches will also hold a valid First Aid certificate. Parents will be encouraged to support the sessions and will be welcome to volunteer their services by helping set up the area for a cycling session and putting equipment away at the end.
If you are interested in joining the Wheelers and you're under 16, or a parent looking for somewhere for your son or daughter to ride, then please contact Will Mansfield via email at juniors@manchesterwheelers.co.uk.
Ashton Circuit
The Ashton circuit has races on Tuesday nights throughout the summer which has races for juniors. you can contact tamesidecircuitseries@googlemail.com for details or check their facebook group.
Manchester Go Ride Race League
There is also a Manchester Go Ride Race league for Juniors with events throughout the year. Check out their website for details: http://www.mgrrl.com