Tyneside Vagabonds are running a series of bike skills coaching sessions over the next few weeks that will focus on:

• Building confidence for riding safely in groups
• Learning more about cornering and braking
• Correct pedalling and gear selection

This is a great opportunity for those who are fairly new to the club to pick up some useful skills and advice from Ed Beechinor-Collins who is currently training to become a Level 2 British Cycling coach, and who has plenty of previous experience.

Sessions will start at 8.45am prompt on Saturdays, and will finish in time for those who want to make it out on the Saturday club ride to get to Poppy's for 10am.  The first session will be held on 26th November, followed by 10th and 17th December, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th January and 4th February. The skills sessons will be held at Darras Hall First School, Broadway, Ponteland NE20 9PP.  There is plenty of car parking at or very near the school.

These sessions are open to club and non club members, though under eighteens need to be accompanied by parent/responsible guardian. Everyone attending will need a helmet, and suitable clothing including gloves,waterproof jacket - sessions will only be cancelled if there is ice on the ground. Road, hybrid, or mountain bikes are all suitable for the sessions.  You will also need to download and complete this form and bring it with you.

Please let Ed know if you are attending as places are limited, or if you have any questions.  You can contact Ed on 07740 944764 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .