New Kids' Cycling Clubs at Moredon Sporting Hub - a column by cycling correspondent Becky Cox

Have you got a child who loves cycling? Why not sign them up for one of the exciting new kid’s cycling clubs and sessions starting at Moredon Sporting Hub (MSH) this month.

Local cycling coach Paul Ashman began a new cycling club from Monday 9 September for children of primary school age (6-11 years). 

PACVELO cycling club is run on the traffic-free cycle track at MSH, with sessions focusing on bike-handling skills, group riding and having fun on a bike. The weekly sessions asre on Mondays, between 6 and 7pm. Sessions are £6 per week, paid on a termly basis. 

Paul Ashman will started a new group from Monday 9 September for kids aged 12-16. These Peloteens sessions focus on developing road riding skills on the MSH cycle track, providing a step up into cycling clubs and competition. 

These sessions are currently grant-funded, so are free of charge until the end of the year. They run on Monday evenings, between 7 and 8pm.

If you are interested in either the PACVELO or Peloteens sessions please contact Paul Ashman on 07590688808 or email [email protected] .

Cotswold Veldrijden re-started their kids' cyclocross sessions for 4-16-year-olds from Saturday 7 September. These ‘Mini Racers’ sessions run on Saturday afternoons, from 2-3.30pm at Moredon Sporting Hub and are led by British Cycling coaches. 

They normally take place on grass and all abilities are welcome, with the sessions focusing on developing cycle skills and providing opportunities to get into racing. 

It’s £3 per session, and for more information see www.laatste-ronde.cx/, email [email protected] or see Facebook.com/cvyouthracers 

We also started some sessions for SEND children this summer holidays, and we have the funding to continue these on a more regular basis through term-time, as well as during holidays. 

We’ll be able to confirm dates and times for these sessions within the next few weeks. If you’d like to find out more you can follow Swindon Cycle Campaign on Facebook or email: [email protected].