FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR YOUTH LEARNING PROGRAMME

CardiffCouncil is offering young people the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications involved in motorcycle maintenance and off road motorcross riding through the Virtual Inclusion Programme.

ForeshoreMXC is a community project run by Cardiff Council in partnership with SportWales, Communities First and Countryside Council for Wales and allows young people the chance to learn about the sport of motorcross, a form of motorcycle racing held on enclosed off road circuits.

The project aims to provide a safe and controlled environment for young people to learn and develop new skills in riding and maintaining motorcycles through practical exercises and vocational training.

TheVirtual Inclusion Programme (VIP) offers a learning provision to mainstream pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion.

The project provides an accredited course which raises confidence and self-esteem and encourages participation and self-expression.

All of the activities are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) and are carried out by experienced Auto Cycle Union Certified Instructors.

 In addition to the practical learning, candidates also gain numeracy and literacy skills to help with personal and social development. 

The course which has been running for three years, takes place at the purpose built Foreshore MXC Training Centre which boasts state of the art facilities including, a workshop, classroom and off road bike tracks.

The six pupils currently enrolled on the course will attend the project during school term time and each individual will have the opportunity to achieve several awards including a Youth Challenge Award, The Lord Mayors Young Achievers Award, The Young Leaders Award and a Rookies Life Saving Award.

Pupil attendance and behaviour is monitored and as the programme progresses the amount of time based in mainstream school will increase with the result being full integration back into school.

There are several projects on the Virtual Inclusion Programme where pupils can collect addition credits, these include horse care and riding, first aid and life saving, fishing and fitness.

Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells said: “Foreshore MXC has been successfully delivering the Virtual Inclusion Programme providing young people with a wide and varied curriculum that is inspiring, interesting and fun.

“Pupils build good relationships and alter attitudes, making positive changes for the future having engaged in exciting and motivating activities.

“It helps to develop social and team building skills which in turn can have a positive impact on future employability and encourages long term change.

“The Foreshore MXC project continues to engage many youths in the community and help them move towards a healthy and active lifestyle.”

For more information please visit the Foreshore MXC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreshoremxc Alternatively call Mark Thomas on 02920 445900 / 07814 544244.

Half term MX Training Schools

Half term MX training schools, Next Wednesday 27th October 10am till 4pm @ ST Claires and Thursday 28th @ Arncott Moto Park £45 per rider, plus track fee. Limited spaces to book or for further info 07814 544244

Foreshore MXC

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Foreshore MXC

Foreshore MXC the all new motocross club of South Wales. The club is linked with Cardiff city council who have developed an Off-Road Motorcycle ‘Training and Practice’ facility Just off, Roverway, Tremorfa, Cardiff. This purpose-built Centre is the first dedicated Off-Road Motorcycle venue in South Wales. The facility provides riding and training opportunities for all interested user groups including Motocross, Freestyle Motocross, Enduro, Trials, Quad and Pit Bikes.

The Cardiff Motocross Centre has been developed in association with Cardiff County Council and the Auto Cycle Union (ACU). Motorcycle enthusiasts are able to enjoy recreational riding as well as training and development opportunities.

Foreshore MXC a vibrant, club-based structure helps promote responsible riding practice and social awareness.

Foreshore MXC is looking for willing and capable volunteers to share their knowledge and expertise with less experienced riders. If you have a passion for bikes and some time to spare, find out more about becoming a volunteer.

One of the clubs aim is to now formulate an all new motocross training Academy affiliated to the ACU with the aim of supporting national and club level competitors who then in turn can help develop grass root level / local volunteers and young people,to even help further Cardiff city council and their aims and objectives linked to the Cardiff motocross centre.

Ideas discussed at meetings to try and engage with volunteers and local enthusiasts is to develop an all new mid week race series designed around existing and new race formats, such as head to head races and team events and look at and develop other new racing formats of motocross competitions to make the whole package attractive to its members

For Further info Contact Mark Thomas 07814 544244
mark.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk

All New Motocross Club In Wales

Cardiff City Council has recently appointed a volunteer coordinator funded by the CCW country side council of Wales. The role will be to support a vibrant, club-based structure, which will help promote responsible riding practice and social awareness in and around motocross. The club will be a totally separate identity to CMX Centre Ltd who also operates on the same piece of land namely the CMX Centre although the club will be aiming to support CMX Ltd with volunteer opportunities.

The volunteer coordinators role will be to help encourage and stimulate volunteer opportunities at the off road bike site, sustaining and supporting a vibrant club structure, namely Foreshore MXC (Friends of the Foreshore Motocross Club.)

We aim to obtain ACU project status for Foreshore MXC to provide training opportunities within the sport of motocross for volunteers, set up and support motocross club competitions affiliated to the ACU at the CMX Centre site, and develop The Welsh Motocross Academy for riders demonstrating exceptional ability in Wales.


The club will be holding its first Club evening meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 20th January, at the LLynfi Arms Tondu nr Bridgend, to discuss the future of Welsh motocross. Welsh motocross superstar Mark Jones has kindly lent the club the use of his Function room, and will be supplying light refreshments (cheers Jonesy) and will also be in attendance along with other Welsh motocross superstars, to help shape the way of Welsh Motocross. All are welcome and for any further information please contact Please contact Mark Thomas on 07814 544244