Preparation for Team Cobia

10km Prologue // 100km Ride

Starting with a fast 10km time trial, the ride will then continue with an 80km ride through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside.

The ride will begin with a steady warm-up leading to a 10km time trial course. A fast overlap time trial will then follow - a testing course with some sharp hills and descents. The ride will then take on a steady pace across Beds and Herts, riding for approximately 80km (including a stop for lunch.)

Track riding experience (group, riding, sprinting, pursuit skills etc.)

Experience track cycling on a world championship arena.

As well as learning how to ride, sprint and pursuit on an indoor track, there will be timed races and competitions. Experience the thrill of riding on a track where the likes of Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy train.

Hillingdon Race Circuit

Criterium and team time trials at Hillingdon Race Circuit.

Hillingdon Race Circuit is a purpose built, one mile race track. After a steady warm-up, a criterium of one hour plus five laps will begin. Cycle hard for an hour, working hard to stay in a group and catch break-aways. When the hour is up, it's a full-on race for five laps. Expect a tough time!

After a refreshing lunch, it's on to the team time trial which will include a few practice sessions to help you get used to reading in a team time trial format. After the time trial, the field will be split evenly for a team race.

120km Hilly ride including timed hill course

A hilly ride of approximately 120km, taking on some tough climbs across the Chilterns.

A tough, hilly, ride starting on the edge of the Chilterns and riding through many of the toughest hills in the home counties. Expect long drags and short, steep, efforts. Get ready for the Bison, not once but twice!