RCR Academy

Having the opportunity to pass on to youngsters my quad\ATV riding experience is a great thrill.

And, now that the RCR Academy, a long-held dream is now a reality, I hope yet more young people interested in the sport will get in touch.

It appears to me that if people take the trouble to get advice and tuition from an acknowledged and skilled practitioner then they're already a long way down the road to ensuring that they're going to get the most from the ATV riding experiences.

I hope to hear from you soon.

About RCR Academy

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Above and below, 15yr old
Josh Barrett in action at an
RCR event in 2004

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Above and below are pictures of Tom Fletcher and his brother Louis both promising RCR Academy members.

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As with most sports, the younger you start the better your chance of becoming really good at it.

And that's the main reason I started the RCR Academy - to give young people who're interested in quad racing a firm basis to develop their bike riding skills.

The RCR Academy started up in April 2004 with ten members aged between 11yrs and 17yrs old.

We met during school holidays at a number of venues up and down the Country and I'm sure everyone would agree it was a very useful experience.

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In February 2005 we're off to Malaga, Spain for a full weeks training and practice away from the rigours of the British winter.

On the left there's some of the pictures we took at 2004 training events.

If you're interested in learning more about the RCR Academy get in touch with me but be warned, places are limited and they fill up very fast.

For details of how to apply to join the RCR Academy.

CLICK HERE

RCR Academy Application

Whatever riding level you're currently
at tuition from the RCR Academy will
almost certainly take your skills to
another level.

Courses are available to riders of any ability as they are
tailor made to fit the needs of the participants.

Want to be taught by a former World Champion?

Then send an application to Richard Cole.

Your application should include all of the following:

Name

Address

Telephone

Age

Ability level and ATV riding experience including how long you've been riding quads

Riding preference (Racing, Trails, Just for fun.)

Then you can email or post your application - DETAILS HERE

Admission to the RCR Academy is limited and is by invitation only.

Applications will be reviewed and hand-selected for acceptance.
The school location may vary depending on track schedules and availability.

RCR Review 2006

John Mitchell won PDV for the second year running also taking second in the British Championship. ATV World team-mate, Joe Maessen, ended the year 4th over-all in the British, a good result for someone who has spent all his life riding sand tracks and building sandcastles!

rcjm Joe is a quiet guy, but he began to come out of his shell as his English improved with every round (although some of the English words he learned from me aren't for publication here). He is a real professional who never complains and gets on with the job. This is someone who drives from Venray in Holland and back again after racing on a Sunday.

5th over-all in the British was Ricky Tordoff. He has had a mixed year with more than his share of bad luck. He made up for it, though, by winning the NETT Championship.

6th in the British went to Mr Consistency, David Baldwin. David is a rider that keeps his head down and plugs away, that's why he's established himself as one of the top 3 in the British Enduro Championship in his first year. A contender for Winrow's crown next year?

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Over the water in the Emerald Isle is Mr Wind-up, Cathal McGilligan. Cathal has finally put it all together and shown everybody what I knew he was capable of doing by winning the Ulster Championship. He was on for the double as he was leading the Irish as well, but a change in the date of the penultimate round of the British (which he has to ride), cost him his second title.

In the NETT Support Championship, the challenges of a first year in racing didn't stop John Lyndsey from taking the Championship win. It was a bit close for comfort after a DNF in the penultimate race. It was all down to the final race but John kept his cool, didn't crack under pressure and went on to win the Support Championship.