Ribble Valley Juniors Cycle Club

10/06/2026

Do not pass Go, do not collect £200. Instead, join us for our infamous Buckshaw Jailhouse Rock ride...
..a favourite amongst regulars, we will be Just Visiting (not sure I can get any more Monopoly Jail references in here) the prisons of Wymott and Garth for a lap around their outer edges.

Very much an off road ride this with mixed surfaces, and if the rain continues there's a real chance of puddles and mud. Approximately 16 miles of smiles are in store for you.

Bring helmets, snacks, drinks, a smile, a spare tube for your bike(s), and all riding youngsters must be accompanied by a riding adult - be mindful of the forecast and dress appropriately. Meet at 9:45 for a 10AM departure.

Follow the link for more details and sign on - we look forward to seeing you. Please message with any questions or drop them in the comments below and we'll get back to you.

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08/06/2026

Thanks to everyone that joined tonight's skills session. The time trial times are below:

Superb times all round on a breezy evening!

While this was the first TT of 2026 several riders beat their 2025 PBs, see comments for 2025 PBs

08/06/2026

Reminder: our skills sessions continue this evening at the cycle track in Preston. Sign on before 6:30PM.

Weather is looking really good as well. 🌞

08/06/2026

Tonight's weather looks great for coaching, so why not come and join us from 6:30 p.m. if it's your first week, get down a few minutes early for the paperwork, but otherwise we'd look forward to seeing you and your young folk. Will be working on increasing their Bike handling skills this week. The intermediate/advanced group will be doing more work on cornering as the circuit should be dry by then. Just shout up if you got any questions.

The skills coaching is open to any child between 5 and 17 years old who can ride a bike already.
The cost is £6 or £5 for members
The event runs at the cycle circuit within the university of Central Lancashire Sports Arena. That's on Tom Benson way in Preston.
We take cash or card and there's no commitments. It's arrive and ride between now and the end of July

05/06/2026

Another Guided Ride for you, your little ones, in fact anyone! Brought to you by Ribble Valley Juniors...
..sign up and join us tomorrow.

https://letsride.co.uk/rides/buckshaw-to-cuerden-circular-6

31/05/2026

Monday 1 June is our first skills session, here is what you need to know:

Start time: 6:30pm but arrive earlier for consent forms please.
Where: UCLAN Sports Arena, Sir Tom Benson Way
Duration: 1hr+
Cost: £6 (£5 members)
Payment: cash or card
Ages: 5-17
Skills: must be able to ride, this isn't a learn to ride session and we will work through the summer to enhance their bike handling skills.
What to bring: roadworthy bike, CE approved cycle helmet, weather appropriate clothing, clothing that won't catch in the bikes
We will group children on monday and run the first skills session.

No time trial in the first week.
Weather: dress for.wet weather tomorrow, if the track is waterlogged we will suspend the session.

Any questions please ask here or message us.

29/05/2026

Remember... Our Junior Skills Sessions start June 1st - this coming Monday...🚴🏼‍♀️🚴‍♂️....

Suitable for ages 5 through 17.

All abilities welcome - must be able to ride without stabilisers, and start and stop without assistance.

All bike types welcome.

British Cycling qualified coaches.

Monday evenings - 1st June to 20th July (8 sessions)

6:30PM to 7:30PM (Sign on from approx 6PM)

£5 for RVJ members.
£6 for non RVJ members.
Membership can be purchased via British Cycling here - could save you money in the short term plus supports the club.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/2652/ribble-valley-juniors-cc

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Message us or comment with any questions.

28/05/2026

Ice cream and a bridge. Across Preston's new Tram Bridge and then to the docks for ice cream at the Beach Café....
.come and join us folks, all welcome - young and not so young. This is an open group ride so come and sign up using link below. Further details at the link as well.

Junior riders must be accompanied by a riding adult and helmets are mandatory. Bring refreshments, snacks, a spare tube for your bike(s), and a smile. Dress appropriate to the weather forecast and temperatures.

This ride is conducted by British Cycling Ride Leaders who are members of Ribble Valley Juniors - a British Cycling affiliated club for young riders and their adults.

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15/05/2026

This Saturday is the club's 2026 Annual General Meeting, an email with 2025 minutes has been sent to members.

Location: Walton-le-Dale Primary School, Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale.
Time: The meeting will start at 1pm or as soon as the Saturday ride finishes and people have time to sort post ride activities.

The 2026 agenda will be:

1. Sign off 2025 minutes
2. Chair's report
3. Treasurer's report
4. Secretary's report
5. Guided Ride discussion
6. Coaching discussion
7. Safeguarding
8. 2026 training requirements (safeguarding, coaching, first aid)
9. AOB

14/05/2026

AGM reminder. All members are invited - this is your opportunity to have your say, become involved, or just turn up out of curiosity. Your club needs you....

Members are invited to our AGM:
You are cordially invited to the club AGM to be held after 1pm on 16 May. The AGM will follow the Saturday ride so the start may be delayed if the ride has not completed. Information:

16 May 2026, 1pm or when ride completes
Walton-le-Dale School
Severn Drive
PR5 4TD

Thanks,

Stu