2026-2027 Season Schedule
Our youth coaching program runs during term time with three distinct disciplines throughout the year. Each term focuses on developing specific cycling skills and techniques.
Term dates follow the Buckinghamshire Council school calendar. We do not coach when the schools are closed, so there are no sessions during half term, Christmas, Easter or the summer holidays.
Term 1: Cyclo-cross (CX)
Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
- End Date: Saturday, 12th December 2026
- Training Days: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
- Location: Steeple Claydon Recreational Ground
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
What to Expect
- Slalom cycling techniques
- Hill climbing skills
- Limbo challenges
- Dismount and remount practice
- Obstacle navigation
- Mud and terrain handling
Term 2: Cross-Country Mountain Bike (XC MTB)
Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: Saturday, 9th January 2027
- End Date: Saturday, 20th March 2027
- Training Days: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
- Location: Steeple Claydon Recreational Ground
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
What to Expect
- Off-road trail navigation
- Root and rock handling
- Climbing techniques
- Descending confidence building
- Trail reading skills
- Forest path riding
Term 3: Grass Track Racing
Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: Saturday, 17th April 2027
- End Date: Saturday, 17th July 2027
- Training Days: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
- Location: Steeple Claydon Recreational Ground
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
What to Expect
- Pacing and race strategy
- Cornering on grass at speed
- Drafting and slipstreaming
- Sprint finishes
- Group riding skills
- Bike handling on loose surfaces
Cyclo-cross Competition Schedule
During Term 1 (Cyclo-cross), we participate in the Central Cyclocross League races. When races fall on Saturdays, we attend those events instead of regular training. For Sunday races, we hold pre-race training on the Saturday.
| Race # | Location | Organising Club | Date | Training Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpit Brewery, Silverstone | Ziggurat Racing | Saturday, 26th Sept 2026 | No training - attending race |
| 2 | Wheatley Park School, Oxon | BMCC | Sunday, 4th Oct 2026 | Pre-race training on Saturday |
| 3 | Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead | HHCC | Sunday, 11th Oct 2026 | Pre-race training on Saturday |
| 4 | RAF Halton | RAF | Saturday, 24th Oct 2026 | No training - attending race |
| 5 | MK Bowl, Milton Keynes | Equipe Velo | Saturday, 31st Oct 2026 | No training - attending race |
| 6 | Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton | Claydon CC | Sunday, 15th Nov 2026 | Pre-race training on Saturday |
| 7 | Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted | Verulam CC | Sunday, 6th Dec 2026 | Pre-race training on Saturday |
Race Information
All race details and entry information can be found on the Central Cyclocross League website. Claydon Cycling Club is hosting Race #6 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on Sunday, 15th November 2026. We always need as many volunteers as possible to help out on the day as well as the Saturday before to assemble the course. Please contact us if you can help.
Note: Saturday races replace regular training sessions. Sunday races include pre-race training on Saturday.
Important Information
Weather Policy
We ride in most weather conditions unless there's a biblical downpour, temperatures below 3°C, or above 25°C. Please bring dry clothing to change into afterwards.
Training Schedule
Regular training sessions are held on Saturdays at 9:00 AM unless superseded by competition events. Check the competition schedule above for specific dates.
Holiday Breaks
| Break | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term | 24th October - 1st November 2026 | No training - CX rounds 4 and 5 fall on these Saturdays |
| Christmas Break | 19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027 | Extended break over Christmas |
| Spring Half Term | 13th - 21st February 2027 | No training on 13th or 20th February |
| Easter Break | 26th March - 11th April 2027 | Easter holiday break |
| Summer Half Term | 29th May - 6th June 2027 | No training on 29th May or 5th June |
Registration & Pricing
Annual Membership
- Full Season: £85
- Mid-season Join: Reduced price per term
- Age Requirement: 6-17 years on first day of season
- Prerequisite: Must be able to cycle already. Must have a helmet and a bike in fully working order. Gloves are optional but recommended.
- Parental Consent: Required - available via join form
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