New Cycleskills program starts 16th March @ the CARES. Help Needed

[Mick Hull]

Let me start by thanking Carol Smedley for her ability that only females hold of using a soft touch instead of a sledghammer to get into the facility this morning. 3 males could not accomplish with the lock with brute force. That Carol achieved in seconds with the female know how.

Thanks Carol. From a red faced JDO.

Now for the main jist of this post. Next week see's the kick off our Autumn Cycleskills program and I am in need of help. With our Loop the Lake kids and a host of new potential future champions expect ( last time we started the program we had about 50 kids at Adcock Park) controlling this many riders with just 3 - 4 Adults is not possible. If you can lend a hand with the skills or bike check on Sunday morning from 9  - 11 would be great.  Remember the great work done by Brian in the past has seen our junior ranks swell so who knows how many we may get.

So far there has been information sent to all schools in both Wyong and Gosford council areas as well as ads in the council section of the Express Advocate. Also this week you should hear the program annouced on the 3 main radio stations as well as the community station.

So what I am asking for is a couple of hours and you skills as cyclist.

Thanks
Mick Hull.

You could even ride there as part of training,

[Mrs Global Moderator]

Hi Mick

Not sure if I can be of much help with bike check or bike skills  - as you know I need help just to get the bikes off the roof racks (and then your help to put the wheel on the bike).   

I am more than happy to help with the admin side of things   

Linda

[jock]

I'll be down at DGV for the Masters Track Championships and won't be able to make it to Junior Dev.  So there's extra need for assistance, especially in checking bikes and helmets while Michael attends to the paperwork for new riders.

It's fairly simple to do but requires basic knowledge of bike maintenance.  You'll need to make minor adjustments and repairs, so a set of tools is a must.  If you find items that need attention and you can't fix then you need to advise parents to see a bike shop.  If you can't make the bike safe to ride then you have to say so.  You see a lot of well used and well weathered bikes, but most can be made safe and ridable.  I've only had to reject two in 2.5 years (one broken pedal and no replacement on hand, the other had just about everything broken and was unrepairable!)

The simple once-over includes tyre pressure and tread wear, wheel true and bearing adjusment, brake wear and function, headset adjustment and security, handlebar adjustment and security, brake lever adjustment, seat height, tilt and security, pedals, check for loose add-ons, sharps and other hazardous items.  

Helmet checks include AS2063 sticker, correct size, correct adjustment and wear and tear.  Unravelling a badly twisted set of straps can take some time, so bring your patience with you!

[Simon]

I don't mind being on helmet patrol. I at least know how to do that!
Kylie

[Mick Hull]

thanks for all the help its appreciated

[Darryl]

Michael, I'll be there - can't wait for the chaos! Jock is absolutely correct about helmet strap unwinding so I am happy to do the mechanical safety checks. If I ride there can you provide the tool kit?

[Mick Hull]

I wil bring the big tool kit and workstand

[Pat]

I will lend a hand also
Pat