Rascals Awards: Gold
Rascals Group A riders are working towards their Rascal Gold Award. Rascal Group A riders are mature more skilled riders. Some of them have competed at British Cycling youth race events or other orgaised race events. They take part at Rascals Racing & Go-Ride Events for fun as well as to inspire & encourage the developing riders.
Rascal A riders are skilled at the Gear 1, 2, 3 & 4 concepts & techniques (do them without thinking). They participate to develop their understanding & hone their skills at the various cycling techniques.
Skill at a technique is it’s smooth & seamless application without noticeable conscious cognitive effort “do it without thinking every time”
They also have the opportunity to be coached advanced techniques by discipline specific qualified coaches in:-
- Road
- Time Trial
- Track
- Mountain Bike
- CycloX
Rascal A riders also have the potential to attend discipline specific events the club has access to.
| Rascal Gold Award |
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Bike Handling Utilisation of Weight Shift Demonstrate skilful use of weight shift techniques when cornering, climbing & descending over an undulating course Manipulating Points of Contact Demonstrate skilful use of manipulating points of contact techniques when cornering, climbing & descending over an undulating obstacle course Balance & Coordination Demonstrate skilful balance & coordination techniques when riding an undulating course |
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Core Cycling Techniques Gear Selection: Anticipation, Adjustment, Cadence Demonstrate skilful use of gears to maintain cadence &/or traction when negotiating an undulating course Climbing & Descending Demonstrate skilful climbing & descending techniques when negotiating a series of inclines Pedalling, Braking & Cornering Demonstrate skilful smooth & efficient negotiation of a simple course. Choice of line; adjustment of line; braking; acceleration; pedal position Dynamic Mount & Dismount With Cleats Capable of demonstrating the technique of scooting, mounting bicycle & moving off smoothly & safely with cleats. Plus able to come to a safe controlled stop |
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Group Riding Leading, Following & Lead Changing Able to smoothly demonstrate the techniques involved in riding through & off in a single file group of up to 6 riders Riding Side By Side (2x3) Able to demonstrate the techniques involved when riding close to other riders (2 abreast 3 long) & circulating the lead on a basic course Riding Within Larger Group Socially & Competitively Capable & experienced in riding within a group of riders socially (Rascal Rides) & competitively (Rascal Races, Eelmoor, Hillingdon, …) |
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Rider Development Maintenance - Change Quick Release Wheel Capable of removing a quick release wheel (front & rear), refitting it so it is safe & ready for use Maintenance - Puncture Repair Capable of removing an inner tube; fitting a new inner tube; finding a puncture in an inner tube; repairing a puncture in an inner tube Participation Participate in at least 6 British Cycling Go-Ride Race events (includes the Rascals Race events) Experience Beyond Go-Ride Take part in at least 3 youth events that are not British Cycling Go-Ride or Rascals Races. For example youth races for CycloX, Road, Time Trial, Track, Cycle Speedway, BMX or Mountain Bike |
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