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Overview
The LapDogs Youth Cycling Program will provide a friendly atmosphere to introduce young riders to the joys of cycling and riding and competing with others. By providing support, tips, and positive encouragement the program is aimed at developing riders for life.
Details
Riders come in all shapes, sizes and ages! During our first year the Youth Program will aim to have events for mountain, road and cross. Here's what we're planning:
Family Rides
• In Toronto youth group Rides along safe routes and bike paths • Road Safety Clinic for new riders
Road
• Support at local Ontario Cycling Association sanctioned races
• 4-5 Road Rides with Race Tips from a LapDogs Race Team member
Mountain Biking
• Support at local Ontario Cup Races
• 4-5 MTN Youth specific rides and informal clinics
Cyclocross
• Support at Local CX Races
• Participate in CX Clinics in Town with the LapDogs Cyclocross Race Team • Meetup at Wednesday Midweek Cyclocross Clinics in Centennial Park
Expectations
Participants are expected to have fun and and ride with the safety of others in mind. Proper safety equipment must be worn and bikes should be in good working order, fit properly and be suitable for the ride.
Guardians are expected to participate with their children in order to assist the ride or clinic leader. Travel to and from events will not be provided.
How to Join
Simply fill out the LapDogs Registration Form, hopefully with a Family Membership. Youth who are planning to race should also consider purchasing an OCA Race License.
Further details are available from the LapDogs, email
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with questions.
For 2012, the LapDogs Cyling Club is very pleased to be offering a new Youth Development Program. We're very excited about this new innitiative and we are looking forward to getting our younger riders involved in the sport we love. Overview The LapDogs Youth Cycling Program will provide a friendly atmosphere to introduce young riders to the joys of cycling and riding and competing with others. By providing support, tips, and positive encouragement the program is aimed at developing riders for life.
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