What is Jersey Youth Cycling?
Details of Jersey Youth Cycling can be found under the Our Club section of this website. This includes full details of our Vision and Goals, Values and Conduct, Objectives and Training Development.

When does the youth academy meet?
For younger riders the club meets on a Wednesday evening during the summer months at the Frank Machon cycle track at Les Quennevais sports ground. Training sessions plus mini races and time trials are held. The first meeting at the track will normally be on the 1st Wednesday in May, sign on from 17:30 for an 18:00 prompt start. In the Spring, Autumn and Winter months a series of mountain Bike races are held with Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 age groups as of 1st January. As the children progress through the age groups more training and racing events are held including on Island and off island events.

Can I leave my child with you at collect them at the end of the session?
Unfortunately not, all riders under 14 MUST have a parent or guardian with them for the duration of the session. 

What is the youngest age for joining the youth academy?
There is no minimum age limit, but your child must be able to ride a bike safely on their own and over a respectable distance…as a rough guide children aged 4 to 5 are the minimum acceptable age and the ability to ride one lap of the Frank Machon Cycle Track at Les Quennevais is a good guide.

What is the maximum age for an academy member?
Members must be aged under 18.

How do I become a member?
A cyclist can try their first two sessions at no cost. Thereafter an annual membership must be taken out which is just £90 (with discounted rates for siblings). Please see the Membership page where details of the costs are shown.

How do I buy Jersey Youth Cycling cycling kit?

TBC

I believe Jersey Youth Cycling may provide a loan bike?
A limited number are available, please see the Loan Bike section under the Membership page for details.

I understand that the academy is able to provide some assistance towards travel costs. Are there any restrictions?

TBC

I can't commit to a coaching course, but is there anything else I could do to help out?
Absolutely! we always need marshals, and you can support the coaches during sessions, help with sign on, bring ideas from other sports or clubs - there's plenty to get involved with.

Can I race on the track or on the road in adult competitions and if so at what age?
Coaches at the club will advise if it is suitable for you to ride alongside adults. In any case minimum age limits will apply and you must have parental/guardian permission. To ride on the road you must be 16 or over. To ride in Time Trial or Hill Climb events you must be 13 or over (or younger if accompanied by an escort rider – subject to the race organisers permission). To ride on the Frank Machon Cycle Track at Les Quennevais you must be 13 or over.

Who is on the Committee and how can I contact them?
Please see the Contact page where the names and roles are listed plus a general e-mail address that can be picked up by all Committee members. Please e-mail: jerseyyouthcycling@gmail.com

How does the academy ensure that my child is dealt with safely and responsibly?
Please take a look at our Safeguarding for details.

Do any members have any bikes or items they want to buy or sell?
See the Sales + Wants page.