Southern Cross Cycle Club

Club training

Training has resumed for 2010.

SXCC has a variety of regular training activities catering for different levels of skill and fitness. Some activities are social and some are structured in a more formal way.

Set out below is a list of current training sessions, locations, times, an overview of training activity and the skill level required for those participating.

Many of these sessions are open to riders from all clubs and visitors are very welcome to join in. The majority of training rides simply evolve from people with a common affiliation (often a club) choosing to meet at a mutually convenient time and place and adopt a policy of safety in numbers and enjoy the social aspect of bunch riding. Southern Cross Cycle Club does not organise the ride and takes no responsibility for the ride. Juniors attending these rides must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or if U15 or over have the written permission of a parent.

Weekly training

8 week J-Cycle course - will run on demand

Tuesday Beginner skills training - you must be registered to attend this course

J-Cycle is an eight-week skill based course that includes fun cycling activities and covers fundamental safe cycling issues and basic skill development. To join the program you will need to register and commit to the full eight weeks.

When: Every Tuesday - next course to be advised
Time: 5.00 till 6.00pm
Where: Clubhouse at Waratah Park, Sutherland
Skill level: Beginner/Novice. This session is for new junior riders
Cost: $40.00 (includes a J-cycle tote bag and drink bottle)

You must be registered with Jenny Triggs to attend this session. Enquiries: Jenny Triggs 9589 4487 or 0414 755 584

The next course will be arranged when we have sufficient numbers for a session. Please contact Jenny to register your expression of interest.

Junior road training

Tuesday Advanced rider/skills training - Coach to advise if this session is appropriate

When: Every Tuesday (excludes school holidays)

Time: 4.30 till 5.30pm
Where: Clubhouse at Waratah Park, Sutherland
Skill level: Advanced. This session is ideal for more experienced riders and those competing in Open events
Cost: $2 per rider per session - rain, hail or shine (bring trainer or rollers in bad weather)
Enquiries: Jenny Triggs 9589 4487 or 0414 755 584

In winter months when the sun sets earlier, all riders must have front and rear lights to train.

Thursday Novice/skills training - everyone welcome

When: Every Thursday (excludes school holidays)
Time: 4.30 till 5.30pm
Where: Clubhouse at Waratah Park, Sutherland
Skill level: Beginner/Novice. This session is ideal for all new junior riders
Cost: $2 per rider per session - rain, hail or shine (bring trainer or rollers in bad weather)
Enquiries: Andrew Brookfield 9520 7696 or 0418 280 614

In winter months when the sun sets earlier, all riders must have front and rear lights to train.

Adult/junior road training opportunities

Tempe velodrome

When: Monday and Wednesday
Time: Juniors 5.30-6.30pm / All others from 6.30pm
Where: Tempe velodrome
Cost: $3 for juniors up to U15, $5 for U17 and over
Enquiries: Phil Kelly  02 9529 0132 or 0417 678 438

Description: Phil Kelly operates this program year round, including most public holidays. Juniors get a thorough training session and a turn behind the motor bike.  If it is wet, an intense indoor session with rollers and wind trainers is conducted.

Cronulla to Kurnell

When: Occasional Saturday - check the Events page for details of next ride
Time: 6.30am
Depart: Carpark opposite Cronulla Leagues on Captain Cook Drive
Skill level: Gentle ride, but not suitable for beginners.

Description: Between 10 and 20 parents and younger juniors 9yo-13yos meet opposite Northies Hotel at Cronulla. We commence with a casual roll to Kurnell ensuring the bunch retains formation, no one is dropped and re-group at Kurnell. Juniors are on the inside lineup and are taught how to hold a wheel and relay the calls down the line. Younger juniors continue the same steady pace, returning to Cronulla. Stronger juniors race each other through the steady climb out to Cape Solander for an extra 5KM loop and paceline back to Cronulla for the all important Coffee and Cake component. Please remember the flashing rear lights.

Waratah To Sublime Point

When: Saturday
Time: Depart 6.30am
Depart: From the Clubhouse
Skill level: Fairly high level of fitness and bike skills required

Description: A group of older juniors U15s and U17s and their parents have a faster ride of 80KM. Those considering joining have a reasonably high level of fitness and bike skills. Not suitable for beginners.

Sunday Morning Loosen up prior to racing

When: Sunday
Time: 7.00am
Depart: From the clubhouse
Skill level: Medium

Description: A loose affiliation of older members, Mums and Dads and U11’s and up have a relaxed 28km roll to waterfall. This is roll and chat format, mindful we need to race in 2 hours. Back by 8.00am with time for coffee and banana bread at Sutherland before the mornings racing
Track training

Other rides

If you know of any other current training rides or would like to start one please contact the Southern Cross Executive or check out the training section on the SXCC website forum.

Wet weather & changes

Wet Weather, Open Races and seasonal changes can all affect the numbers to these rides. If unsure, enquire a few days prior.

Safety

Cycling can be a dangerous sport, while all care is taken, you ride at your own risk.