2025 Hamilton Wheelers Junior Team Training and Racing Program
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From Term 4, we will be streamlining our junior training program. All junior riders will now train together in one combined session. Thursday afternoons, 4:30 – 6:00pm

Please note that there will not be a coached training session on Tuesday.

We believe this new format will provide several key benefits for our riders:

• Stronger team culture – training together across age groups helps build better team dynamics.

• More effective coaching – our coaching team can deliver more tailored and appropriate sessions for all abilities. Coach Alistair will attend Thursday sessions alongside coaches Scott and Jim.

• Improved support – consolidating sessions ensures backup is always available if a coach is away.

• Engaging and varied program – all age groups will benefit from a broader mix of activities and session formats.

Sign up for term 4 training will be available here. Race fixture - EntryBoss

Triathlon Australia members can receive a $50 reimbursement when you purchase the AusCycling All Discipline membership.

Term 4 Calendar. 2025 October 7to December 12

October 9, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

October 11, 2025 – Nerang – Junior Super League

October 11, 2025 – Kurwongbah – 6:45 am – Lakeside Racing U15+ only (Reverse Direction)

October 16, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

October 18, 2025 – Nundah – 6:45 am – Criterium all ages + Junior Super League

October 23, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

October 25, 2025 – Nundah – 6:45 am – Criterium all ages

October 30, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

November 1, 2025 – Kurwongbah – 6:45 am – Lakeside Racing U15+ only

November 6, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

November 7,8, 2025 – Anna Meares Velodrome Track Series round 3

November 8, 2025 – Nundah – 6:45 am – Criterium (Reverse Direction) all ages

November 13, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

November 16, 2025 – Nundah – 9:40 am – Lifecycle DV Awareness Criterium all ages

November 20, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

November 22, 2025 – Nundah – 6:45 am – Criterium all ages

November 6, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

November 27, 2025 – Nundah – 6:45 am – Criterium all ages

December 3, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30 pm – Twilight Criterium – Race 1 all ages

December 4, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

December 5,6,7, 2025 - Anna Meares Velodrome Track Series round 4

December 6, 2025 – Kurwongbah – 6:45 am – Lakeside Racing U15+ only (Reverse Direction)

December 10, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30 pm – Twilight Criterium – Race 2 all ages

December 11, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30pm – Junior Team Training all ages

December 17, 2025 – Nundah – 4:30 pm – Twilight Criterium – Race 3 all ages

Term 4, 2025 - October 9 to December 11

Training session times - Thursday 4:30 - 6:00pm for U19-U17

Pricing - $75 per term (additional sibling = $50 - Please use SIBLING promo code to trigger discounted entry on 2 or more siblings)

QLD Government Play On Sports Vouchers can be used.
PLEASE NOTE - AusCycling Membership and Hamilton Wheelers Club membership must be valid for the entire term.

Hamilton Wheelers is now registered as a provider for the QLD Government Play On Sports Voucher System. Parent/Carers may apply for a Fair Play Voucher. Once the voucher is received email it to Club Secretary Matt Smart matthewpsmart@gmail.com who can redeem it and email a discount code which can be used for registration. Vouchers can be redeemed for up to $200 per child. Information on the FairPlay Voucher system can be found at https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay

Hamilton Wheelers Junior Program aims to provide athlete focused cycling training and racing opportunities, prioritising FUN, FRIENDSHIPS, SKILLS, PARTICPATION, INCLUSION and ULTIMATELY EXCELLENCE.

For more information, please contact our junior administrator - hamiltonwheelersjuniors@gmail.com

Don't miss out on the opportunity to race and train with the Hamilton Wheelers Junior team! If you're looking to develop your cycling skills, improve your fitness, and have fun with a great group, this is for you!

Sign up for term 4 training will be available here. Race fixture - EntryBoss

Hamilton Wheelers Juniors – Term 4 Training Program

Term Dates: Thursday 9th October – Thursday 11th December
Time: 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Location: Nundah Criterion Circuit 
Focus: Race preparation, bike handling, teamwork, and confidence-building across all levels.
Note: Sessions run during school term only. Weather updates and changes will be posted on the club Facebook page.

Week 1 – Thursday 9th October

Theme: Season Start-Up & Skills Refresher

• Bike checks, gearing, bunch etiquette and warm-up routines.

• Grass skills: one-handed riding and passing.

• Introductory partner drills and balance skills.

• Main Set: Pacing pyramids and sprint efforts (30s–3min).

• Goal: Build consistency and confidence for racing.

Week 2 – Thursday 16th October

Theme: Sprinting Technique & Group Skills

• Warm-up and form drills.

• Grass “criss-cross” skill session and partner balance work.

• Progressive sprint sessions from the far corner and uphill finish.

• Goal: Learn to sprint safely and maintain speed under fatigue.

Week 3 – Thursday 23rd October

Theme: Time Trial Starts & Club Racing

• Warm-up and high-cadence efforts.

• Held TT starts and clip-in practice.

• Club-style race simulations with sprints from key markers.

• Goal: Improve time trial form and smooth acceleration.

Week 4 – Thursday 30th October

Theme: Time Trial Pacing

• TT start drills and pacing practice.

• Main Set: Timed individual TT efforts (5–7 laps).

• Focus on consistent lap times and pacing control.

• Goal: Develop self-awareness and steady TT rhythm.

Week 5 – Thursday 6th November

Theme: Teamwork & Madison Relay

• Warm-up and grass course with cornering and bunny hop skills.

• Relay/Madison-style races in teams of three, passing bidons to simulate hand-slings.

• Short-lap handicap sprints pairing older and younger riders.

• Goal: Build teamwork, transitions, and racing fun.

Week 6 – Thursday 13th November

Theme: Track Focus & Sprint Power

• Limbo and handling games.

• “Circle the Sun” and human slalom drills.

• Seated and standing sprints from the bridge to the finish.

• Lead-out sprint practice and slow-speed entries.

• Goal: Prepare for state-level sprint and Madison racing.

Week 7 – Thursday 20th November

Theme: Cornering and Paceline Confidence

• Grass cornering and slalom drills.

• Paceline and group rotation work on track.

• Short seated and standing sprint sets.

• Goal: Build smooth, safe group riding and cornering speed.

Week 8 – Thursday 27th November

Theme: Crit Race Simulation

• Warm-up and cornering refresh.

• Main Set: 30/30 interval sessions (short on/off efforts).

• Practice racing with feedback between sets.

• Goal: Translate training into real-race scenarios.

Week 9 – Thursday 4th December

Theme: End-of-Term Group Ride

• 1-hour group ride on the footpath loop.

• Light, social session to consolidate skills.

• Goal: Celebrate a term of progress and teamwork.

Week 10 – Thursday 11th December

Theme: Games Day & Club Break-Up

• Fun relay and chase races, bidon passing, and mini time trials.

• Mixed-age team races and skill-based challenges.

• Goal: Finish the year with confidence, camaraderie, and fun.

Additional Notes:

• Club racing and Super League rounds continue through Term 4 at Nundah and Lakeside.

Term 3 14th July - 19th September. 

Term 3 training program.pdf

Term 3 upcoming races - All ages - Entry via https://entryboss.cc/

July 11th-13th - QLD Road State champs -Bundaberg

July 20th - Cyclocross QLD series rd4 - Ipswich

July 26th-27th - Brisbane Junior Tour -Hosted by HWCC

August 2nd-3rd - Darren Smith Classic - Criterium and Road Race

August 10th - Cyclocross state champs- Rockhampton

August 17th - QLD state hill climb champs - Sunshine coast

August 24th - Lifecycle Classic - Road Race

August 30th - HWCC Club Champs - Crit& ITT – Nundah

August 31st- HWCC Club Champs - Road Race – Elimbah

Term 2 – Focus – Race ready for Junior Tours and States.  – Skills – focus on Bunch riding skills, Tactics

Tuesday 22^nd April

Skills - High and low speed cornering, braking, bunch skills

Efforts – (U13-U17) 1 lap handicap race simulation efforts. (U9 and U11) additional skills

Thursday 24^th April

Skills – pace line skills, feed zone skills,

Efforts – sprint lead outs

Tuesday 29^th April

Skills - High and low speed cornering, feed zone skills, bunch skills

Efforts – (U13-U17) 1 lap handicap race simulation efforts. (U9 and U11) additional skills

Thursday 1^st May

Skills – pace line skills, feed zone skills,

Efforts – Pyramids sets

Tuesday 6^th May

Skills - High and low speed cornering, feed zone skills, bunch skills

Efforts – (U13-U17) Pedalling drills and paceline. (U9 and U11) additional skills

Thursday 8^th May

Skills – low speed cornering, feed zone skills,

Efforts –30/30’s & sprints

Tuesday 13^th May

Skills - Low speed cornering, feed zone skills

Efforts – (U13-U17) Pedalling drills and paceline. (U9 and U11) additional skills

Thursday 15^th May

Skills – low speed cornering, feed zone skills,

Efforts –pedalling drills, 10x breakaway drills & 30/30s

Tuesday 20^th May

Skills – Basic crit racing skills

Efforts – Practice crits

Thursday 22^th May

Skills – low speed cornering, feed zone skills,

Efforts –pedalling drills, lead out and sprint drills

Tuesday 27^th May

Skills - Low speed cornering

Efforts – lead out and sprint drills. (U9 and U11) additional skills

Thursday 29^th May

Skills – low speed cornering, bunch skills,

Efforts – lead out and sprint drills

Tuesday 3^rd June

Skills – High and low speed cornering

Efforts – Practice races

Thursday 5^th June

Skills - bunch skills,

Efforts - sprint drills

Tuesday 10^th June

Skills – High and low speed cornering, track standing, time trial starts

Efforts – Time Trial pacing efforts

Thursday 12^th June

Skills – time trial starts, hot dog turns

Efforts – Time Trial pacing efforts

Tuesday 17^th June

Skills – High and low speed cornering, track standing, time trial starts

Efforts – Time Trial pacing efforts

Thursday 19^th June

Skills –hot dog turns

Efforts – 6 lap timed ITT

Tuesday 24^th June

Group ride

Thursday 26^th June

Practice races, cone wars