Sports Performance students from Nantwich enjoyed a visit to the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.
The Reaseheath College students learned key techniques – and met Team GB’s biggest cycling stars.
Students all completed the exciting challenge of cycling round the Velodrome.
They were introduced to track etiquette and fundamentals by an elite cycling coach before taking on two practice laps on the Cote d’Azur track.
Even regular cyclists were challenged by the new environment and advanced technical demands, particularly as bikes have no brakes and no quick way of slowing down.
But after two hours the students and staff had developed new skills.
Another treat was meeting some of the world’s best cyclists, as members of the Team GB cycling squad were there for serious training.
These included team pursuit 2012 gold medal winners Laura Trot, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell, sprint and team sprint winner Jason Kenny and Paralympic Games pursuit medallist Jody Cundy.
Sarah Ruff, Reaseheath College sports maker, said: “This trip was highly valuable, as it gave students an insight into elite level performance in a sport which they hadn’t previously experienced.”
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