Yesterday I recieved an e mail from Andrew Gillott, Coaching Manager for British Cycling regarding the 4th December. I've copied it in full below so you can all read it.
He is asking that for the second hour of the two we have booked we agree to be used in the assessment for level three Track Coaches. It looks as if during second hour we would be having other riders on track with us. They would however pick up the full cost of the hire and provide refreshments and offer one or two benefits.
It seems to me as if it might be interesting and a worthwhile experience but of course it would mean having to fit in with other peoples plans for the second hour.
What do you all think? Do we go with it, or do we just keep the two hours to ourselves?
Hi Colin,
I’m contacting you with regard to your booking at Manchester Velodrome, 4[sup]th[/sup] December, 08:00-10:00.
We have a cohort of Level 3 Track coaches who require assessment in December and for a number of reasons, it appears that 4[sup]th[/sup] December is the best date for this to happen. However, there are a number of track bookings that day, including that made by yourself.
The format of assessment days is a series of coached sessions and we always find ourselves advertising for riders to take part in these free Level 3 coaching sessions. As such, I felt it was worth contacting you to see if your riders would consider allowing British Cycling to take over the latter hour of your booking, 09:00-10:00, but extend an offer to riders who have a good technical ability and bike handling skills. The minimum age for riders is 14 years old (riders under 18 years old will need a parental consent form). The sessions will involve activities to develop tactical performance and group riding.
We would of course take on the track hire costs for the whole of your booking, 08:00-10:00 and you would have sole use of the track for the first hour, We provide refreshments to the riders who take part, and we always manage to put together a goody-bag courtesy of our sponsors!
Kind regards,
Andrew
Andrew Gillott
Coaching and Education Manager