Rascals Racing
The Charlotteville Rascals Coaching team aim to organise four Rascal Racing / Go-Ride Races per year.
- Rascals Rabbit Run (March / April)
- Rascals Maillot Jaunt (June / July)
- Rascals Rainbow Splash (September / October)
- Rascals Reindeer Dash (December)
The actual dates will be published on the Rascals Calendar
Go-Ride races are open to everyone from 6 to 16. This includes all the Woking and Guildford Rascals as well as children from other Go-Ride Clubs.
Rascal Racing / Go-Ride Races currently take place at Goldsworth Park Recreation Area, Woking. Please be aware this venue is not suitable for bicycles fitted with road tyres.
Registration on race day is usually between 9.00 and 9.20 am. Riders arriving after 9.20am will not be able to race. There is a nominal entry fee, and all riders will need their parents to complete a consent form, which is availible here.
Riders are split by the British Cycling Road Race Youth Categories.
| Youth Categories |
|---|
| Youth E / U8s |
| Youth D / U10s |
| Youth C / U12s |
| Youth B / U14s |
| Youth A / U16s |
| RACERS |
The format is typically four events:
Individual Time Trial
Riders do a single timed lap around the perimeter mountain bike track, with the fastest three riders collecting the medals.
Skills Test
Riders negotiated their way around an obstacle course on the challenging terrain of the mountain bike inner track. The fastest and cleanest (penalty per cone hit/obstacle failed) three riders collecting the medals.
Just 4 Fun
Riders are split up and given a flavour of various classic race events: Devil; 4 Cross; Team Sprint.
Handicap Race
Riders are lined up on the start line of the perimeter mountain bike track with their grid position and start delay set from the results of the Individual Time Trial. As they are released the faster riders have to dig deep to close the gap on those ahead. The aim is that all the riders converge on the last lap, with the first three riders home collecting the medals.
Racing is general all completed by 12.00 at which time the presentations and awards are given out.
Remember as its racing there will inevitably be some waiting around so please ensure that you have:
- suitable clothing including plenty of layers that can be easily taken off/put-on
- drinks and snacks to keep yourself fuelled
Rascal Racing / Go-Ride Races are fun sessions so please encourage your parents to stay and cheer on all the riders.
Come along and have a go at Cycle Racing, we eagerly look forward to seeing you.
If you enjoy yourself and you would like to attend the regular cycle coaching sessions, please get in touch with us here.