Group Riding Skills Courses

An alternative route into the club is to join one of our periodic group riding courses. These are particularly geared for those who are new to group riding or for anyone who needs a refresher of skills.

It is also provides an alternative way to join the club, if the monthly Newcomers Ride is full. 

Passing this course confers an automatic right to join the Club without having to do the Newcomers Ride. 

The courses are available for a small fee subject to minimum numbers. 

Course: London Dynamo – Introduction to Group Riding

Coach: Richard Carrington (British Cycling Level 3 & BC Race Commissaire)
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Venue: Richmond Park – Ballet School laps area
Group size: Maximum 10 riders

Fee: £10 per person

Who it’s for:

• Newcomers: completion of the course will count as equivalent to the traditional newcomers’ ride. This is particularly geared towards those who are new to group riding or who need a refresher.  
• Riders on the newcomers’ waiting list who want entry into club rides if the ordinary newcomer rides are overbooked. 
• Existing club members who need a refresher.

What you’ll learn

• A focused session combining explanation, demonstration, and practice of:
• Principles of safe group riding and clear communications
• ‘Through-and-off ‘/ ‘chain-gang’ technique
• Pace-line technique
• Following a wheel and smooth positioning
• Riding in the drops for control and stability
• Gear selection and pacing
• Cornering and descending technique
• Echelons (if space and conditions allow)
• Sessions will include short practice blocks and feedback stops.
• A small number of expert club riders will assist the coach with demos and mentoring.

What to bring

• As per the Newcomers ride.

How to join these courses:

If you are interested in joining one of these courses, in the first instance please email [email protected]