Caerlee: Average Age = 6 (June 2017)

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1 Caerlee: Average Age = 6 (June 2017) Safety Able to follow M Check Take part in 10 minute blocks of cycling or coaching. Equity/ Social Able to interact and share with peers. Plays by the rules. Confident to go to the toilet unaided and at the correct times. Mount and Dismount Able to mount and dismount without help Starting & Straight line Able to set off without a push, will cycle in a straight line. Stopping Able to stop on command without help using both brakes before setting feet onto ground. Able to descend steep section on skills loop and control speed Cornering Able to make the bike go where they want Green Route, Easy blue Gears Not required Able to ride out the saddle for short periods Able to descend and climb out of saddle when appropriate Stamina Able to ride green/blue with frequent Green Route, rests more than 10 mins apart. Able to get off and push when unable to pedal. Flat green Route, School Field, skills loop easy blue Green Route, Skills loop, School Field. Blue. Green Route, Uneven ground, short sections of easy natural Green Route, Easy Blue, easy natural trail

2 Cardie: Average Age = 7.5 (June 2017) Safety Able to conduct M check. Knows basic bike part names. Confident riding blue. With feet on pedals at all times. Equity/ Social Mixes well with other children, is a team player. Able to listen to and follow instruction. Respects the rights of others and the environment. Praises achievements of others. Mount and Dismount Able to mount and dismount quickly unaided. On flat and off camber trail Always moves off the trail when stopping to allow riders past. Starting & Straight line Consistently sets pedal at correct, holds foot in correct on pedal. Able to ride a low skinny. Maintains sufficient speed to clear small roots Stopping Able to use front and back brake effectively. Cornering Able to make the bike go where they want Gears Able to change gears at appropriate times Able to ride in attack for long periods Moves through cone of movement Shifts weight in order to ride short steep sections Maintains head, up eyes forward whilst riding Stamina Able to ride green / blue with minimal rests. Rests more than 10 minutes apart Green Route, Skills Loop, Other such as Zoom or Bust Upper. Blue Velvet On steeper terrain such as the bridge on Falla Brae Green Route, School Field, progressing to easy blue Green Route climb, easy blue On Steeper terrain (ie Bridge), basic natural such as Zoom or Bust upper section

3 Cademuir: Average Age = 8.5 (June 2017) Safety Able to conduct M check, carries all required equipment for riding. Able to ride one handed on uneven ground Confident riding red, controlling speed throughout Equity/ Social Takes responsibility for own decisions and choices. Acts fairly with others all the time. Listens to and follows instructions. Able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses Wants to tackle more challenging Mount and Dismount Able to mount and dismount whilst moving Starting & Straight line Sets off correctly for the terrain every time, follows a straight narrow line without a wobble. Stopping Able to use front and back brake in combination with descending and cornering. Able to perform short track stand. Stops with pedal ready for heading off. Cornering Able to ride berms with minimal brakes, able to control speed on approach to jumps Gears Able to change gears at appropriate times and understanding correct gear use Able to ride in attack when suitable to terrain, move through cone of movement keeping bike neutral beneath them. Able to perform front and back wheel lift without using brakes. Able to pump the trail for speed. Stamina Able to ride green with no rests. Able to ride for 15 minutes no rest. Able to concentrate on blocks of activity over 10 minutes. (not all features on Red are appropriate for small wheels) On steeper uneven terrain, easy blue, easy red At low and high speed on mixed ground. Able to ride most skinnies on blue climb., some natural trail but not severe in gradient

4 Castle: Average Age= 10 (June 2017) Safety Able to conduct M check, carries all required equipment for riding, able to fix a puncture. Equity/ Social Shows responsibilities for actions of the group as well as others. Actively assists with group tasks. Offers to help leaders. Mount and Dismount Able to mount and dismount quickly without causing hindrance to others Starting & Straight line Sets off correctly for the terrain every time in the right gear Stopping Able to use front and back brake in combination with descending and cornering Cornering Able to ride berms brake free and high, able to control speed on approach to jumps. Gears Able to change gears at appropriate times and understanding correct gear use. Climb well in and out of the saddle. Able to lift front and rear wheels independently to step over an obstacle. Both power assist and manual front wheel lift for short periods Stamina Able to ride multiple sections of red or blue with no rests. Able to concentrate on blocks of activity over 15 minutes. On steeper, narrow terrain, red Red routes red, natural. On steeper terrain, all blue, red and natural On all On Steeper, narrower terrain where frequent obstacles are to be navigated. Blue and red, some natural. red some natural sections.

5 Caddon: Average Age = 11.5 (June 2017) Safety Able to conduct M check, carries all required equipment for riding, able to fix a puncture, replace brake pads. Red grade, some black and moderate natural Equity/ Social Shows responsibilities for actions of the group as well as others. Actively assists with group tasks. Sometimes able to lead group activity. Wants to tackle harder. Mount and Dismount Able to mount and dismount quickly without causing hindrance to others. Is aware of emergency procedures for blocking trail following an incident Starting & Straight line Sets off correctly for the terrain every time in the right gear. Able to judge pace and effort over long climbs and prolonged descents. Stopping Able to use front and back brake in combination with advanced descending and cornering. All red. Natural. Cornering Able to ride berms brake free and high, able to control speed on approach to jumps. Gears Able to change gears at appropriate times and understanding correct gear use. Climb well in and out of the saddle. easy red easy red Able to lift front and rear wheels independently. (both power assist and manual front wheel lift). Able to perform some form of step over and bunny hop. Able to jump by pumping without carrying excess speed. On Steeper, narrower terrain where frequent obstacles are to be navigated. Blue and red Stamina Able to ride multiple sections of blue or red with no rests. Able to concentrate on blocks of activity over 20 minutes. easy red

6 Caberston: Average Age 11.5 (June 2017) Safety Able to lead M check for group, carries all required equipment for riding, able to index gears, adjust brakes. Equity/ Social Behave as role models to younger riders. Able to take part in races and events. Often able to lead on sections of known trail. Mount and dismount Able to dismount and remount without stopping Starting & Straight line Sets off correctly for the terrain every time in the right gear Stopping Correct use of brakes at all times on a variety of terrain conditions Cornering Able to ride corners on steeper terrain Gears Efficient use of gears at all times Able to bunny hop, Jump and perform lateral bunny hop at jogging pace Able to change direction in the air, land accurately. Stamina Able to ride up to an hour with minimal rests On steeper, narrow terrain On steeper terrain, natural, red routes On steeper terrain, natural, red routes On steeper terrain, natural, red routes On Steeper, narrower terrain where frequent obstacles are to be navigated. Occasional black. Freeride area (not box jump) On steeper terrain, natural, red routes