NCCP: Basic Skills

Basic Skills

This module is officially titled: NCCP Ready to Race! Introduction to Competition Basic Cycling Skills in the Coaches Association of Canada LOCKER system and features in the Community and Comp-Intro context.

This outdoor skills module helps you practice teaching basic cycling skills for participants in the “Active Start,” “FUNdamentals,” “Learn to Train,” and “Train to Train” stages of the Long Term Development.

The module builds on the concepts covered in the theory modules and takes place at a local grass or gravel field. To pass the module, participants must prepare a lesson plan and teach two 10-minute skill sessions to other coaches in training. Please complete question 43 in the Community Coach Journal or question 52 Club Coach Journal to prepare.

Basic Requirements:

• Coach Management System (cyclingbc.net/coachstart)
• Community Theory or Club Theory A

Module includes:

1. Braking
2. Straight-line riding
3. Tight turns
4. Gearing and cadence
5. Cornering
6. Wheel Lifts
7. Climbing
8. Descending
9. Dismounts/Remounts
10. Shoulder Bumping
11. Tire Buzzing
12. Drop-offs