Rascals Awards: Silver
“Competent cyclist skilled at basic & intermediate techniques”
Rascals in Group B are working towards their Rascal Silver Award. Rascal Group B coaching utilises British Cycling’s Gears 1, 2, 3 & 4. Gears 3 & 4 coaching guides further develops the Gears 1 & 2 core cycling & bike handling techniques & adds the concepts of:-
- Sprint cycling
- Endurance cycling
- Riding cooperatively in a group
- Competitive group riding
So B riders are skilled at the Gear 1 & 2 techniques (do them without thinking) & actively learning & applying Gears 3 & 4 concepts & techniques. Again as they participate more & apply the techniques regularly they begin to get skilful at the Gears 3 & 4 concepts & techniques applying them automatically when needed.
They also have the opportunity to be introduced to & participate in discipline specific coaching events the club has access to.
Skill at a technique is it’s smooth & seamless application without noticeable conscious cognitive effort - “do it without thinking every time”
| Rascal Silver Award |
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Bike Handling Understanding & Using Weight Shift Know & able to demonstrate the use of weight shift to aid cornering, climbing & descending Manipulating Points of Contact Know & able to demonstrate the use of manipulating points of contact when required whilst riding. Using drops & hoods; saddle; standing; feet Balance & Coordination Able to demonstrate good balance & coordination during bike handling & core cycling techniques on basic obstacle courses |
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Core Cycling Techniques Using Gears to Maintain Cadence / Pace Demonstrate gear utilisation to maintain pace & smooth cadence on a simple course with inclines Climbing & Descending Demonstrate the use of weight shift, points of contact, & gear selection to ride balanced & coordinated up & down a series of non technical inclines Pedalling, Braking & Cornering Demonstrate smooth & efficient negotiation of a basic course. Choice of line; braking; acceleration; pedal position Mount & Dismount with Cleats Capable of demonstrating the technique of 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 (1x4) Capable of demonstrating the technique of leading, following & changing the lead in a single file group of 4 riders Riding Side By Side (2x3) Capable of demonstrating the techniques involved when riding close next to other riders (2 abreast 3 long) whilst negotiating a basic course Riding Within Larger Group (15+ riders) Capable of demonstrating the techniques involved when riding close to other riders (15+) safely on a basic course |
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Rider Development Bike ‘M’ Check Capable of a self led bike 'M' check before a ride & understand it's importance Helmet & Clothing Check Capable of a self led helmet & clothing check before a ride & understand it's importance Participation Participate in at least 4 British Cycling Go-Ride Race events (includes the Rascals Race events) |
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