Open to anyone between 18 months to 5 years old, the top honours were awarded to Joel Robinson (aged 5), Silas Maxwell (aged 4), Ashton Heron (aged 3) and Joseph Katsantonis (aged 2) in their respective age-groups.

The event also saw 20 riders win qualifying spots for the Strider British Balance Bike Championship final later this year. This will see the top riders from five major qualifying event across the country face off against each other for the title of British champion and represent Great Britain at the 2013 World Championships in Florida.

Racing started with the smallest riders of the day. Cyrus Wint, aged just 2 years and 2 months, was the youngest competitor on the day and rode admirably, however it was Joseph Katsantonis who managed to fight off all of the competition and strode home first in all of his heat and finals – definitely one to look out for in the future.

Three year old Ashton Heron, the 2012 British Champion and one of the more experienced Strider British Balance Bike riders – fought off strong competition to come home once again in first position in his age group – reaffirming his intentions to retain his title in 2013.

Adrian, Ashton’s dad, said: “It was an incredible day in London with a superb track, great racing and huge smiles from all of the riders whether they won or lost. Ashton is already talking about the next event – he absolutely loves it!”

The biggest field of the day was battled out in the 4 year old category with 45 riders competing for trophies and the five sought after invitations to the Strider British Balance Bike Championship finals. It was the hotly contested age-group and did not disappoint with drama all the way resulting in Silas Maxwell striding over the line in first place.

With the way he managed to see off his fellow competitors, including his twin brother Sebastian, he’s also one to look out for at the finals in September.

Finally, the eldest riders finished the day in style taking on the tricky undulating tack with ease resulting in Joel Robinson narrowly pipped Andras Crossdale to the line in the final race of the day.

Melanie Thomas, Strider British Balance Bike Championship organiser said: “The quality of the racing was amazing and the kids loved the chance to race at such a big event. As the first event in the Strider British Balance Bike Championships, we hope that it will grow from here and see many more rides be part of the series and be inspired to get onto two wheels.”

There are four more qualifying events at the 2013 Strider British Balance Bike Championships that will see riders compete in Gosport (June 16^th), Gravesend (July 21^st), Birmingham (August 21^st) and finish in Manchester at the home of British Cycling (September 22^nd).

Experts agree that it is counterproductive to teach a young child to rely on stabilisers when they first make the move to a two-wheeler. It really doesn’t give them the chance to learn how to properly balance. To find out more about the Strider Cup balance bike series visit www.stridercup.org.

Pedaless balance bikes teach balance, coordination, and confidence that all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders.

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Strider media contact:

Mark Hayward

Tel: 0161 973 8486 Mobile: 07731 752 096

Email: mark@swaycommunications.co.uk

Notes to editor:

2013 London Strider British Balance Bike Championship results

5 year olds:

1st – Joel Robinson

2nd – Andras Crosdale

3rd – Lois Potter

4 year olds:

1st – Silas Maxwell

2nd – Tommy Thomas

3rd – Alexander Skjelten

3 year olds:

1st – Ashton Heron

2nd – Patten Thomas

3rd – James Quantrill

2 year olds:

1st – Joseph Katsantonis

2nd – Aviv Sum

3rd – Fletcher Platt

About Strider Sports International, Inc.

Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage Toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.striderbikes.co.uk

About Strider^TM No-Pedal Bikes

If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a Strider^TM. Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a Strider™. Available at www.striderbikes.co.uk

About the Strider World Cup™

The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are held all over the world and are play experiences designed to let young kids, aged 18 months to 5 years old, explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ for the first time or racing Striders with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit www.stridercup.org

As there are no balance bike races in his native Denmark, Louis Kamradt (2 years-old), from Copenhagen is now training for the biggest ride of his life before flying over for event.

He will be joining hundreds of other riders vying for the sought-after qualifying spots for the British championship finals later in the year at the home of British Cycling. The overall championship winner will then win the chance to represent Great Britain in the Strider World Championships in Florida – the highest honour in balance bike riding on the planet.

“We have not been able to find any challenges for him in Denmark and is therefore traveling to London in May for him to participate and have fun at the Strider race. He is also son of a previous BMX champ and Danish Champion in Downhill, so racing is in his blood!” Said Louis’s mum, Emilie Kamradt.

The 2013 Strider British Balance Bike Championships will have five major qualifying events that will kick off in London on Sunday May 5th at the Merton BMX track. The championships will then visit Gosport (June 16th), Gravesend (July 21st), Birmingham (August 21st) and finish in Manchester at the home of British Cycling (September 22nd).

With places still open for riders to join the opening event on the 5th May in Merton, organisers are urging interested families to register before the event fills. Melanie Thomas, STRIDER British Balance Bike Championship organiser comments: “The events are open to anyone, no matter their ability, with opportunities to train and ride at organised coaching sessions before the big day. They are designed to be exciting, yet safe, environments for children to explore and play on two wheels, with the added excitement of racing.”

The series of events created by Strider, leaders in no-pedal balance bike technology, are part of a wider campaign to encourage tens-of-thousands of toddlers to take to two wheels with training centres and adventure zone play areas also planned throughout the year. Melanie continues: “Research has proven that balance bikes significantly improve balance and coordination which means that even our youngest riders can have a go.”

To register for the event, visit www.stridercup.org

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Strider media contact:
Mark Hayward
Tel: 0161 973 8486 Mobile: 07731 752 096
Email: mark@swaycommunications.co.uk

Support for the Strider British balance Bike Championships:

Alison Oliver, Managing Director of the Youth Sport Trust:
“The Youth Sport Trust believes passionately that sport changes lives and we work tirelessly to encourage greater opportunities for young people to take part in PE and school sport. We believe that young people should be introduced to an active lifestyle from a young age which is why it is encouraging to see the work of the Strider British Balance Bike Championships.”

About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage Toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.StriderSports.co.uk

About StriderTM No-Pedal Bikes
If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a StriderTM. Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a Strider™. Available at www.StriderSports.co.uk

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are held all over the world and are play experiences designed to let young kids, aged 18 months to 5 years old, explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ for the first time or racing Striders with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit www.stirdercup.org

With the growth of interest in balance bike riding and racing in the UK last year, Strider™, the world leader in balance bike technology, has worked with world class BMX and cycling venues across the UK to create the first British championship series for no-pedal balance bike riders.

The 2013 Strider British Balance Bike Championships will have five major qualifying events that will commence in London on Sunday May 5th at the Merton BMX track. The championships will then visit Gosport (June 16th), Gravesend (July 21st), Birmingham (August 21st) and finish in Manchester at the home of British Cycling (September 22nd).

At each qualifying event, finalists will win the chance to enter the invitation-only finals, also held in Manchester in September, to ride for the chance to be crowned the British Champion and represent Great Britain at the Strider World Championships in Florida later in the year.

“The Strider British Balance Bike Championships are a great opportunity for riders younger than ever before to get on two wheels and experience riding at some of the UK’s biggest and best venues,” said Sam Foakes, manager of the National Cycling Centre BMX track. “Not only will this help build confidence and coordination but will also inspire a generation of children to get on a bike and have a go.”

Alison Oliver, Managing Director of the Youth Sport Trust, who is in support of the Strider British Balance Bike Championships said: “The Youth Sport Trust believes passionately that sport changes lives and we work tirelessly to encourage greater opportunities for young people to take part in PE and school sport. We believe that young people should be introduced to an active lifestyle from a young age which is why it is encouraging to see the work of the Strider British Balance Bike Championships.”

Melanie Thomas, organiser of the Strider British Balance Bike Championships, said: “Not only are we growing the number and capacity for the Strider balance bike races this year, but the new format of the series has meant that the riders who ride in qualifying events and do well, will also ride in the finals and get the chance to win the UK’s first ever balance bike series.”

The series of events created by Strider, leaders in no-pedal balance bike technology, are part of a wider campaign to encourage tens-of-thousands of toddlers to take to two wheels with training centres and adventure zone play areas also planned throughout the year.

Melanie continues: “Research has proven that balance bikes significantly improve balance and coordination which means that even our youngest riders can have a go. The Strider events are open to anyone, no matter their ability, with opportunities to train and ride at organised coaching sessions before the big day. They are designed to be exciting, yet safe, environments for children to explore and play on two wheels, with the added excitement of racing.”

With registration now open for each of the championship events, we would encourage interested parents to visit www.stridercup.org for more information and to book a place to avoid disappointment.

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Strider media contact:
Mark Hayward
Tel: 0161 973 8486 Mobile: 07731 752 096
Email: mark@swaycommunications.co.uk

About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage Toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.StriderSports.co.uk

About StriderTM No-Pedal Bikes
If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a StriderTM. Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a Strider™. Available at www.StriderSports.co.uk

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are held all over the world and are play experiences designed to let young kids, aged 18 months to 5 years old, explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ for the first time or racing Striders with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit www.stirdercup.org

Register

It’s necessary to obtain your (a rider’s guardian or parent) consent for your child to take part in Strider Cup activities.

If you wish for your son or daughter to participate, then please carefully read the following information and submit the form below.

As race slots are limited, we can only guarantee a race slot to those who have pre-registered, however, if there are slots still available then you may be able to join in on the day.

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• The parent/guardian of the participant must sign the consent form
• The parent/guardian of the participant must confirm their child’s age prior to the event
• The parent/guardian remains responsible for the rider at all times during the event
• The participant must complete course for a scoring position
• A cycling helmet must be worn at all times during the activity
• Any participants who persistently misbehave or put others in danger will be asked to leave the activity and will not be allowed to continue
• Only one adult per child is permitted at start line
• Only one adult per child is permitted at finish line
• No siblings are allowed in track area but there will be great spots to watch the action at each event
• There are four (4) age-groups by age (2,3,4,5 years-old) which will be determined by the participants year of birth
• Heats will run one age class at a time unless otherwise stated.

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• Manufactured no-pedal two wheel bicycle (no converted pedal bikes)
• No larger than 12″ tyre diameter
• A protective Helmet which meets EU safety standards
• Long trousers (kneepads are optional unless stated in the event information)
• Long sleeve top (elbow pads are optional unless stated in the event information)
• Trainers recommended (full toe coverage required)
• Gloves recommended
• Strider will provide number plate for the race

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Background on the venue:

Gosport BMX Club has grown to become one of the biggest bmx clubs in the country. With a National standard BMX track which is open 24/7 for members of the public to use completely free of charge.

The club runs weekly BMX coaching sessions every Saturday morning from 10am – 12 noon with riders of all abilities welcome to join in.

With a strong ethos on ‘the community’, all riders attending any of our sessions/races are looked after by other riders and volunteer helpers.

Has been a Strider centre-of-excellence since:

November 2012

Address/how to find it:

Gosport BMX, Grange Rd, Gosport. PO13 8AS.

A new larger car park is due to be built shortly, but parking in the gravel car park is recomended.

Strider training/skills session details:

- Dates: Most Sundays, starting from Sunday the 9th December 2012
- Time: 10:00 -11:15 am
- What is included: Strider bike, pads, gloves and helmet
- What a session involves: Simple fun skills coaching, games and racing around the smaller part of the BMX track
- Cost: TBC
- What to do: To book a place on a session please email gosportbmxmembership@hotmail.co.uk or via facebook

Strider event/race details:

Details to follow soon!

Other Strider activities:

Coming soon – Strider Birthday parties

Contact details for more information:-

- Email: gosportbmxmembership@hotmail.co.uk
- Website: www.gosportbmx.co.uk
- Telephone: 02392 290474
- Contact name: Darren Fells from Pedal Power Training

The event, which was the second biggest event globally, saw the British balance bike champion Ashton Heron (3 years) retain his title; and saw 2 year-old Jack Wall and 5 year-old Tosin Adegbehingbe take the honours in their respective age-group finals.

Adrian, Ashton’s dad, said: “It was an incredible day of racing in a stunning venue – all of the kids just loved it! There really is nothing else like this type of event around for toddlers and young children in the UK. It’s these type of events that will really leave a legacy to the Olympics this year.”

2012 saw the first ever organised series of toddler balance bike events with thousands of children taking up the chance to ride and race at events across the country.

The event this Sunday, which is the last event of the 2012 season, saw some of the most exciting and closely fought Strider Cup racing of the year, Melanie Thomas, Organiser of the Strider UK World Cup event, summed up the day by saying: “It was a great day from start to finish with the final race of the day being decided by a matter of inches!”

“Even though this is the first ever year that strider racing has been held in the UK, we have amassed a very loyal and rapidly growing following of riders and families who have loved the chance to race at events all over the country. Not only are we planning to continue the Strider Cup series in 2013 – but we’re hoping to make it bigger and better than ever giving access to children to ride and race at events all over the country – no matter what their ability!”

The toddling racers at the Strider UK World Cup on Sunday flew over the bumps and around burns of the same world class BMX track that the British national team train on. Shanze Reade, one of our top British BMX riders said: “It’s events like the Strider UK World Cup in Manchester that not only give our youngest riders the chance to get on a bike and have a go, but even race against their friends on the same track that I train on. It’s an amazing opportunity.”

With the aim of giving toddlers and young children across the country regular access to riding and racing balance bikes, the team at Strider has set up Centres-of-Excellence across the country with many more in the pipeline. To find the nearest centre to you visit http://stridercup.org/strider-centres-of-excellence/

Experts agree that it is counterproductive to teach a young child to rely on stabilisers when they first make the move to a two-wheeler. It really doesn’t give them the chance to learn how to properly balance.

Balance bikes teach balance, coordination, and confidence that all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit www.stridercup.org

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A few comments from parents on the stridercupuk Facebook page:

Julia Reason
I would just like to thank you for a wonderful day, I entered my 2 year old granddaughter and 3 year old grandson, they had never ridden a Strider bike before, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. What a fantastic well organised event and extremely good value for money, hopefully we can start attending some of your practice sessions. Well done to all the organisers and helpers ,I know you put a smile on a lot of kids (and adults) faces x

Andrea Rankin
Brody had an amazing time at his first Strider Event he didn’t want to leave. Thanks to everyone involved what a great event! See you all at the next one

Christina Vallente Palmer
We had such an incredible day today- what a brilliantly organised event! Thank you to all involved :0) My son can’t wait for the next one! Any idea when it might be???

Daina N Martin Selby
Thank’s for A Fantastic Day.

Paul Robinson
What an incredible day. A really well organised fun day out for the whole family, and our two little medal winners are very proud of themselves (and so are we!) Thanks to everyone at Strider and all the volunteers at the NCC for making it such a friendly experience! Can’t wait for next time, The Robinson family

Gavin Robinson
My boy loved it thank you very much

Strider media contact:
Mark Hayward
Tel: 0161 973 8486 Mobile: 07731 752 096
Email: mark@swaycommunications.co.uk

About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage Toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.StriderSports.co.uk

About StriderTM No-Pedal Bikes
If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a StriderTM. Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a Strider™. Available at www.StriderSports.co.uk

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are held all over the world and are play experiences designed to let young kids, aged 18 months to 5 years old, explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ for the first time or racing Striders with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit www.stirdercup.org

Following on from the success of the first Strider UK World Cup in June, this second Strider UK World Cup balance bike race is set to be bigger and better than ever before with three separate tracks planned for the day of racing.

The 2012 Strider Cup series, which is backed by Britain’s top BMX rider Shanaze Reade, has seen thousands of children jump on their balance bikes to race against friends across the country. Shanaze said: “It’s events like the Strider UK World Cup in Manchester that not only give our youngest riders the chance to get on a bike and have a go, but even race against their friends on the same track that I train on. It’s an amazing opportunity.”

The event, which is due to be held on Sunday November 18th, was brought forward as a result of an influx of enquiries from children and their parents about returning to the venue with a major event.

Mae Robinson (aged 5) who raced at the first Strider World Cup event, said: “It was brilliant – I can’t wait to race my balance bike over the bumps again!”

Eileen Robinson, Mae’s mum, added: “There really is nothing else like it out there for this age of child. All of the kids had such a great time at the last event flying over the bumps and racing against their friends – it was simply an amazing day and I can’t wait to take May back again!”

Organised by Strider, the world leaders in balance bike technology, the event is designed to inspire the next generation of British cyclists to get out and explore the world on two wheels in an exciting, fun and safe environment.

Nicola O’Neill from the National Cycling Centre said: “We’re proud to not only be a centre-of-excellence for Strider riders in the UK with our Strider coaching sessions but to also to host amazing events like the Strider UK World Cup. The whole team can’t stop talking about the little riders – it’s created a huge vibe around the venue.”

Yawar Abbas, Principal Events Manager at Manchester City Council, said: “The Strider UK World Cup really is the only event of its kind in the region. It is a great way to get toddlers out and active whilst giving them the chance to mingle with the world’s best riders at the state-of-the-art facilities at the National Cycling Centre.”

There will be a nominal £3 charge for riders at the event and £2 for spectators’ payable on the day at the event.

Melanie Thomas, Director of Melrose Kids Ltd (the official UK distributor for Strider) said: “We’ve been amazed by the overwhelming support for the Strider Cup series in the UK and have seen it go from strength-to-strength over the past 6 months. The second event in Manchester will not only give riders a bigger and better experience than before, but will also see riders return to defend their titles. It’s set to be another great day of racing.”

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Strider media contact:
Mark Hayward
Tel: 0161 973 8486 Mobile: 07731 752 096
Email: mark@swaycommunications.co.uk

About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage Toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.StriderSports.co.uk

About StriderTM No-Pedal Bikes
If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a StriderTM! Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a Strider™. Available at www.StriderSports.co.uk

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are held all over the world and are play experiences designed to let young kids, aged 18 months to 5 years old, explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ for the first time or racing Striders with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit the UK site www.stridercup.org for more information.

Authorised retailers of the 2012 UK Strider Cup Series
Strider ST-3 bikes are retailed across the UK through independent cycling and toy outlets. These include two Authorised Retailers for the 2012 UK Strider Cup Series which are Learning Early, Balance 1st, the National Cycling Centre, Birmingham BMX Club and Scotts & Co.

Background on the venue:

The National Cycling Centre was Britain’s first indoor Olympic cycling track, and since it opened in 1994, has become one of the World’s finest and fastest board tracks. The track is in constant use seven days a week and, thanks to the comprehensive programme of activities for all levels of ability, it is one of the busiest in the world.

From elite athletes to novices, the track offers sessions to anyone seeking to experience this exciting sport. Regular users of the track include members of the very successful GB track cycling team, such as Sir Chris Hoy and Vicky Pendleton (retired) MBE, as well as local schoolchildren and track enthusiasts.

In 2011 the National Cycling Centre was significantly expanded with the launch of the new £19M indoor BMX track. Together with new, purpose built offices for British Cycling, the governing body for cycling in Britain, this development will further consolidate Manchester’s status as the centre of cycling in the country.

Has been a Strider centre-of-excellence since:

June 2012

Address/how to find it:

National Cycling Centre BMX track, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ

Strider training/skills session details:

- Dates: Every Sunday afternoon
- Time: 1:30pm -2.30pm
- What is included: Coaching, access to the world class track, bike and safety equipment if needed
- What a session involves: Riding, skills sessions and small races
- Cost: £3
- What to do: Book in advance to avoid disappointment by calling reception

Strider training/skills midweek session details:

- Dates: Every Wednesday morning
- Time: 9:30am -10.30am
- What is included: Coaching, access to the world class track, bike and safety equipment if needed
- What a session involves: Riding, skills sessions and small races
- Cost: £3
- What to do: Book in advance to avoid disappointment by calling reception

Strider event/race details:

The Manchester Strider UK World Cup will be held on November 2012 – entries are now closed for this event.

Contact details for more information:-

- Email: admin@nationalcyclingcentre.com
- Website: www.nationalcyclingcentre.com
- Telephone: 0161 223 2244
- Contact name: Contact reception for more information

Background on the venue:

Cyclopark is Kent’s new activity place. Their aim is to bring first class cycling, running and extreme sports facilities to north Kent and be one of the leading multi-sport centres in the south of England.

They offer an exciting range of activities for everyone from the enthusiastic beginner right up to the seasoned professional. To find out more explore www.cyclopark.com

There is on site hire facility for Strider balance bikes to adult mountain bikes and a range of associated safety equipment.

Has been a Strider center-of-excellence since:

November 2012

Address/how to find it:

Cyclopark, The Tollgate, Wrotham road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7NP

Strider training/skills session details:

- Days: Every Thursday
- Times: 10-11 am
- What is included: Strider balance bikes and helmets are supplied admission to the Play Park is included
- What a session involves: hour long and are composed of fun games and drills designed to build children’s basic skills on the bike
- Cost: £3 per session

Strider coffee morning details:

- Days: Every Saturday
- Times: 12.30-1.30 pm
- What is included: Strider balance bikes and helmets are supplied admission to the Play Park is included
- What a session involves: hour long and are composed of fun games and drills designed to build children’s basic skills on the bike
- Cost: £3 per session

Strider event/race details:

Strider Cup racing will also be added to the calendar in due course. Watch this space!

Contact details for more information:-

- Email: paul.panton@cyclopark.com or parties@cyclopark.com
- Website: www.cyclopark.com
- Telephone: 01474 831403
- Contact name: Paul or James