A new cycling club aimed at 10 to 15 year olds is taking place later this month.
Junior Cycle Club is aimed at combining road safety with off road bike handling and racing. It has been organised by the council’s sports unit, the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Cycle Wight.
It takes place between Monday 28th July and Thursday 31st July at two locations. The first is at Sandown’s Fairway Sports complex between 10:00and 12:00 each day, and then at Newport’s Medina Leisure Centre between 14:00 and 16:00, also each day.
Each session will involve teaching road safety with children learning skills to keep safe while out cycling. Once they complete this, they are awarded a Bikeability award. To add a further element of fun and excitement, there is also the opportunity to learn off road racing and bike handling skills.
Each session is free and to take part, you must have a fully working bicycle and wear a cycle helmet. Booking is essential, which can be done by contacting (01983) 823818 or by emailing [email protected].
