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Sotonia Youth is part of Sotonia Cycling Club, one of the largest clubs on the South coast.\u00a0<\/span>Based in Southampton, we started coaching in 2015 and are a British Cycling Go-Ride Focus club. We<\/span> help develop young riders whether they want to get more out of their riding for fun or want to be competitive. Sessions are run by our nine British Cycling qualified coaches and other volunteer helpers in road, cyclocross and mountain bike disciplines. <\/span><\/p>\n

All sessions are listed on the club calendar and can change from week to week. Always check the calendar and newsletter for up to date information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturday Go-ride Skills Coaching<\/span><\/h3>\n

Go-ride skills coaching sessions are run throughout the year in a traffic free environment to develop the core skills for fun, safe and fast cycling. We concentrate on challenging children as individuals and progressing as a group. <\/span><\/p>\n

The coaching sessions are 9.30am-11am every Saturday at Southampton Sports Centre and are open to 6-18 year olds, with riders grouped by ability. All riders will need is a well-maintained bike of any variety, and a helmet. Off road tyres are preferable especially during the winter months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday coaching sessions focus on:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Core bike handling skills
\n\u2022 Group riding skills
\n\u2022 Safety
\n\u2022 Improved riding for recreation or competition
\n\u2022 and most importantly fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday Cyclocross Coaching<\/span><\/h3>\n

Running from May to August, our Cyclocross coaching sessions take place on Thursday evenings at Southampton Sports Centre and are open to our intermediate and advanced members aged 8-18, with riders grouped by ability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyclocross coaching sessions focus on:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Core cyclocross handling skills
\n\u2022 Fitness and race preparation
\n\u2022 Race simulation and tactics<\/span><\/p>\n

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