Race starts and their significance

Multi Discipline

1. Clip-in on the first attempt when starting.
2. 50 Meter Standing Start - Talent Protocols are within the Talent Handbook.

‍BMX

1. Deliver an effective and well-timed body movement against the start commands.
2. Deliver a progressive gate effort at high intensity.
3. Perform a start at speed alongside other riders on a 5m start hill.

‍Track

1. Complete track gate start.
2. Understand the phases needed at the start of track.  

‍Road

1. Held start TT + 100m sprint

‍MTB/ CX

1. Clip-in on the first attempt and accelerate out of the saddle - changing gear smoothly as required.
2. Gain places during a start effort against other riders.

Rider Demonstrates

• Control out of saddle
• Understanding of timing of movements.  
• Correct gear selection - getting on top of gear.
• Maintaining effort for sustained period out of gate.
• Looking ahead.
• Strong upper body.

Links to suggest to parents riders to support this experience

50 Meter Standing Start Protocol - Page 10

Talent_Development_Handbook_2018.pdf (britishcycling.org.uk)