Coasters Kids is our British Cycling Go Ride Club for primary school age children (5 to 11). It comprises three groups based on age and ability:
  • Sprockets (broadly Key Stage 1) - less confident cyclists
  • Chainrings (broadly Years 2 to 4) - intermediate group
  • Wheels (broadly Years 4 to 6) - confident cyclists
Coasters Kids' activities fall under three categories. The emphasis on different activities varies between groups:
  • ​Coaching - one hour sessions developing skills and techniques
  • Rides - group bike rides as appropriate for each group
  • Races - including cyclocross, closed road circuits and mountain biking
Coasters Kids receive a FREE Wadebridge Coasters t-shirt when signing up for coaching sessions!

Programme 2018/19

SPROCKETS, CHAINRINGS & WHEELS (under 12s, £30/term)
​​Coaching sessions are on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm at St Breock School in Wadebridge - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!
  • ​Spring term: 2nd March to 13th April
  • The first five weeks will be normal coaching sessions
  • 6th April - 'something special' TBC
  • 13th April - mountain bike racing at Cotton Woods 
​(Any changes will be publicised in the Coasters Kids Parents Facebook group.)

Essential requirements

Please note that under 18s MUST meet the all the relevant conditions listed below to take part in Coasters Kids. These are primarily intended to safeguard your child, but also the reputation of the club and its leaders. They are based on British Cycling's best practice and insurance policies.
  1. Coasters Kids must be members of Wadebridge Coasters CC. Join here.
  2. Coasters Kids must be members of British Cycling, which includes a Race Licence .
  3. Coasters Kids must be accompanied and supervised by a parent (or an adult acting in loco parentis) on all rides.
  4. Parental consent must be given by means of a Coasters Kids registration form completed for each child. Register here.
  5. ​Coasters Kids must use the appropriate, properly maintained equipment, including a cycle helmet.​
​Please get in touch (see below) if you have any questions or concerns. The coaches and ride leaders reserve the right to disallow a child from taking part in Coasters Kids if the above requirements are not met. 
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textbook cornering at a local cyclocross race by one of our 'Sprockets'
​Wadebridge Coasters CC follows British Cycling's guidelines regarding child protection. Please contact Paul Rea our Welfare Officer for further details or if you have any concerns.

Coaching team

If you have any questions please get in touch with one of the team:
  • Lead coach - Phil Keymer (level 2)
  • Coaches - Andy Brook (level 2), Damian Cudmore (level 2), Mark Stacey (level 2), Kate Goodwin (level 1), Nick Burrill (level 1)
  • Assistants - Ken Chapman, Mike Boucher
  • ​Welfare Officer - Paul Rea
  • Advisor - Simon Miller
  • Young Volunteers - Ettie Coonick
My children have done one term of Coasters Kids, and really enjoy the sessions that are teaching them about riding their bikes competitively. My daughter went on to win a silver medal in her first formal competition. I would recommend this group to any parents who want to share a love of cycling with their children. (Amanda Pennington)

Clubmark status

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​Joining a select group of cycling clubs across the country, Wadebridge Coasters Cycling Club has fulfilled the necessary criteria to achieve British Cycling’s Go-Ride Clubmark status and now holds this prestigious accreditation. Clubmark is a universally acknowledged cross sport scheme introduced by Sport England for community sports clubs, which recognises high standards in welfare, equity, coaching and club management.

Clubs are required to submit a portfolio of evidence to show that they meet the relevant criteria, including suitably qualified volunteers, regular coaching sessions and club development plans. Throughout the application process, Wadebridge Coasters Cycling Club demonstrated an environment that ensures member welfare and promotes cycling as a lifelong sport.