AS part of a nationwide scheme, Bury Clarion Bullets is holding a Go-Ride session for youngsters to jump on their bikes and take part.

Starting tomorrow and for the following two Fridays (August 12 and 19) coaches from British Cycling will be at Heywood Old Road in Middleton for a host of exciting activities and challenges.

The Go-Ride Summer of Cycling is a national festival designed to offer children entry-level coaching and competition on the bike, riding with friends and young club members.

Riders can take part in group coaching to improve their bike handling skills, followed by some fun short races. Prizes on offer include T-shirts and wristbands, while supporters are welcome to come along and cheer them on.

Laura Trott, a current world champion who is heading for Rio, first started cycling at Welwyn Wheelers Go-Ride Club. She said:

“It’s going to be a really exciting summer for racing and it’s fantastic that kids will have the chance to be part of it at their local Go-Ride Clubs.”

Go-Ride is British Cycling’s grassroots development program for under-16s, focusing on fun competition and bike skills. There are 300 Go-Ride Clubs in England, and more than two-thirds of the team competing in Rio started at their local Go-Ride Club, including Olympic and previous world champions Jason Kenny, Joanna Rowsell Shand and Ed Clancy.

For more information visit britishcycling.org.uk/go-ride

Bury Clarion riders Andy Horner and Jason McDonald have reason to be pleased with their rides in Southport Cycling Club’s 25-mile time trial last Thursday.

Horner beat the hour in 59mins 24secs for sixth place while McDonald posted 1:01.49, a fine performance in his first 25.

The club's 25-mile champion John Bunting posted 1:03.17 and now has an idea of what is needed to defend his title successfully next month.

McDonald followed up with another good ride in the Manchester BC’s hilly time trial last Sunday.

This took place over 27 miles of tough terrain of the Peak District with a finish at the Cat and Fiddle Inn which, at 520 metres, is England’s second highest pub. His time of 1:27.07 for 18th place was a performance to be pleased with.