The third Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday 4th December at 6.30 pm sharp and will last for around 90 mins.
Building on the first two sessions, Mark Dolan’s plan includes attacking – rushing the gap – gap bridging ( capacity efforts) chain gang (15 min ) + chain gang (last 2 lap race )
This is open to anyone 14+ that has an interest in racing in 2018. Adults will cost £2, Youth and Juniors are free.
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Together with Lex Leisure and Mid Devon Cycling club we have been awarded £33,703 after a successful application to British Cycling’s Place to Ride capital grants programme. Combined with a further £28,028 commitment from Mid Devon Cycling Club, Torbay Velopark is set to benefit from over £61,000 of improvements. The welcome funding will be used…