Margaret Jenkins Elementary School Bike Club, run by Tripleshotter Mike Peters, is co-hosting the Oct 20 Wed edition of the Underground cross training series. The regular wednesday adult session will be at 5:30, but the kids get the course first for an hour. I imagine there will be a familiarization lap (good for kids who are not sure they like the idea), a race on a modified course for the kindergarten to grade 3's, then a 2 or 3 lap race for gr.4-5, gr.6-8's. No license or waiver required for the kids events. It's covered as a school activity. Special thanks to Principal Rob Parker who has given permission and is attending to supervise the kids portion, and Mike Peters for asking for the course. Please find them and thank them.
About cross:
The cross course will be marked with caution tape, with lots of twists and turns, the sand pit, wood chips, probably a 'black hole' spiral and a dismount and low hurdle. The surface is mostly grass, and wide enough to pass almost everywhere. This is a great way to try racing; everyone feels like they're in it, as they duel with their buddy in front or behind. No one is really ever 'dropped'. No results or awards. Rain or shine.
Sign up here so we can not lie to our kids that other kids will be there.
Una (12) will be there.
If someone else signs up!
