//SESSIONS: JANUARY 2024

Glutinous mud, freezing rain, frosty temperatures - it must be winter training.

Fortunately, Limited Edition Riders adhere to Rule Number #05 of the Velomiati, so we’ve seen packed sessions in the park over the past few weeks.

Along with a stocktake, regular newsletters and a strict moisturising regime, part of the Coaches New Year Resolutions included a peek at the block training plans for riders.

GROUP TWO / RED

Those of you paying attention at the back will have noticed we’re trying to introduce a run-through of core skills each session throughout January. The repetition of these have already prompted a welcome improvement across the group.

• Ready Position // stability, control, negotiating anything tricky.

• High Fives // one-handed riding, control, signalling and impersonating Alison Jackson whenever possible.

• Trackstands // looking cool at traffic lights, giving your sprint opponent the eyes on the banking.

• Mounting and Dismounting // a key Cross skill, weight distribution, points of contact and midwifery.

Our focus area for this block has been Group Riding // becoming comfortable in close proximity to other riders.

Not only does this allow us to huddle together for warmth as the temperature drops, but develops awareness for any future group chain gang and making the most of drafting gains.

We’ll finish this block on January 28th with a ride in the woods (weather dependent) before we introduce our new focus area for February.