First and foremost, you have got to be able to ride a bike. After that confidence is the most important skill. It can be quite fast, often all of kids under 12 will set off together and race on the same course.

Some courses can be quite technical so kids will need to get used to getting on and off their bikes. There is a specific technique for this, but beginners need not get too caught about this.

You should be aware that it is physically demanding so kids will need stamina in order to complete the event. There is no requirement to complete a certain number of laps so kids are free to go at their own pace and will still finish at the same time as the leader.

All kids under 12 race usually for 10 mins, this is increased to 30 minutes for the under 14’s and under 16’s.