Rascals Awards: Ride
“Can cycle & perform basic cycling techniques”
Rascals in Group D are working towards their Rascal Ride Award. Rascal Group D coaching utilises British Cycling’s Gears 1. Gears 1 coaching guide focuses on the core cycling & bike handling techniques to develop a rider’s balance & coordination. These core techniques include:-
- Mounting
- Dismounting
- Pedalling
- Cornering
- Points of contact
- Position
- Introduction to group riding.
So Rascal group D riders can ‘perform’ the techniques & show understanding of when to apply them. As they participate more & apply the techniques regularly they begin to get skilful at the techniques.
Skill at a technique is it’s smooth & seamless application without noticeable conscious cognitive effort - “do it without thinking every time”
| Rascal Ride Award |
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Bike Handling Points of Contact Know the neutral points of contact for a balanced comfortable controlled ride Slow Controlled Riding Capable of riding a simple course at a steady pace, safely & in control Ready Position Know the static & riding ready positions: pedal position, brakes, hands, feet, eyes, ears |
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Core Cycling Techniques Static Mount & Move Off Know & able to demonstrate the technique of mounting their bicycle & moving off smoothly & safely Controlled Stop & Dismount Know & able to demonstrate the technique of coming to a smooth controlled safe stop using both brakes & then dismounting Pedalling & Braking Know & able to demonstrate the techniques of smooth pedalling with feet in the correct position, whilst utilising both brakes to control pace Cornering Know & able to demonstrate the technique of negotiating simple corners: stop pedalling through the corner with the inside pedal up |
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Group Riding Leading & Following Beginning to show understanding of the techniques involved in leading & being lead in a single file group of 2 to 3 riders on a simple oval course Riding Next to Each Other (2x1) Beginning to show understanding of the techniques required to ride next to another rider safely on a simple oval course Riding Within a Small Group (up to 6 riders) Beginning to show understanding of the techniques required to ride in a small group of up to 6 riders safely on a simple oval course |
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