Juniors’ Section

Huddersfield Star Wheelers has an enthusiastic junior section which caters for young cyclists aged 6-18 years old. Go-Ride sessions are part of the British Cycling development programme for young people. This provides a fun, safe and traffic free way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and is a great way improve bike handling skills.

Huddersfield Star Wheeler Juniors meet at Brooksbank Cycle Circuit near Elland on Saturdays. The session runs from 2.45pm – 4.30pm, cost £5 and offer a range of activities, including circuit, cyclo-cross and mountain bike coaching. If weather conditions are bad please check our Facebook page for cancellations.

The Go-Ride sessions are aimed at young people who can already ride a bicycle and have good co-ordination. Riders should wear a helmet at all times, have a well-maintained bicycle, a drink and bring appropriate clothing and gloves. Parents / carers must stay for the session. These sessions are led by qualified coaches who introduce riders to different forms of cycle sports and include some forms of racing.

There are lots of opportunities to take part in circuit and cyclo-cross races. Members who are nine years and above, can take part in regular Yorkshire Cluster Track Coaching sessions at Manchester Velodrome along with riders from other Go-Ride clubs. We can also nominate talented riders to take part in Regional School of Racing or RSR’s in Track, Road and MTB, these one day coaching sessions are led by British Cycling Coaches.

A number of British Cycling’s current gold medal athletes are ‘graduates’ of the Go-Ride scheme including Laura Trott who says “The Go-Ride programme is doing a brilliant job of harnessing the enthusiasm of young people and encouraging more youngsters to get involved. It really is going from strength to strength and it’s unbelievable to hear about the increasing numbers of young riders putting power to the pedals.”

Meet the Coaches

Our HSW Junior Coaches all enjoy riding their bikes and have loads of experience in road, mountain and cyclo-cross skills.

Found out more about our coaching team.

Brooksbank Cycle Circuit

Kids Racing Club

We are registered with the Kids Racing Club Discount Scheme, which gives our members an additional 10% off kit and accessories.

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To receive your discount code please contact the go-ride team.

Club Welfare Officers

The welfare of our junior members at all our Go Ride session and events is very important to Huddersfield Star Wheelers. All our coaches are first aid trained and have been DBS checked along with our club volunteers.  If you have any concerns, please contact our Club Welfare Officers.

Contact our Go Ride Leaders:

Ivan BoyesIf you would like to learn more about Huddersfield Star Wheelers Go-Ride coaching sessions and their events contact the go-ride team.