NCCP: Basic Skills

Basic Skills – CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION (updated Sept 22)

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 to 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.

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

Pre-Requisites:

• Register as a Cycling BC HopOn Instructor or Club-Assistant (cyclingbc.net/coachstart) for insurance purposes and track your progress (cyclingbc.net/coachaccount)
• Complete NCCP Community Theory or Club Theory A