Welcome to the Boot camp Home page, CSP riders generally age 10 to 14

What's it about?

This is a natural progression from the CSP under Rookies. Alternatively new riders over 10 will have some fast track coaching and go straight into Boot Camp. This is where big strides are made in rider confidence, skills and bike handling ability.

Through enjoyable but challenging Go-Ride sessions, this group will start to understand fitness, exercise, and healthy eating. Riders in Boot camp work towards goals and levels of achievement, this is recorded and awards and certificates are made throughout their time in this development phase.

What's expected of riders & Parents?

We expect riders to regularly attend CSP sessions and enjoy themselves! Simple! There is absolutely no requirement for riders to race or compete. However Boot camp will prepare riders thoroughly if they do. Club kit is available for all ages but is not a requirement at club sessions or at organised race meetings.

Parents have a role too! Support and encouragement ....... there should be no pressure to perform or become over competitive. There are a few practical ones too! Instil good time keeping, sportsmanship, co-operation and above all friendship. It's great when parents get involved, volunteer, are committed, and become part of the CSP team.

Parents: please read our CSP codes of conduct - this is very important

What can CSP Boot camp riders achieve? ........ What can they expect?

1. Opportunities to race in all disciplines, including Velodrome and track leagues.
2. CSP organised club 'taster 'sessions at Manchester Velodrome.
3. For the under 13s. Organised rides for CSP youngsters and accompanying parents (summer months)
4. For the over 14s. Challenging led rides with experienced senior riders and/or coaches.
5. More advanced and race related training activities at CSP regular sessions
6. Trips to other Go-Ride clubs in the North West
7. MTB organised days and trips.
8. Understand mechanics and working parts.
9. To progress with the CSP Award scheme

What happens when I out grow Boot camp?

Towards the end of your time in Boot camp, normally second year 'youth B' (minimum fourteen and a half) there will be opportunities to join Academy sessions and ultimately be involved with all Academy activities. We stress here that although this is a natural progression and there is no selection process the coaches have the timing of a rider's move at their discretion. We would expect riders to have experienced or achieved most of points 1 to 9 above.