PA Lightning
CCF has formed an association with the PA Lightning, an elite team of racing cyclists that competes in regional, national and international road and track racing events as Pennsylvania’s “home team.” In addition to racing from March to October, team members will serve as coaches and mentors for participants in the CCF program and will help the CCF staff select those program participants who are qualified to move into sanctioned competition as members of PA Lightning development teams in various age and ability categories.

Program Levels for 2009

Level 1: Basic Training. CCF’s introductory program that teaches safe riding, equipment use and riding and racing fundamentals

Level 2: Special Activities. CCF’s introduction to the world of cycling: touring, racing, mountain biking and the types of events offered with the chance to try each

Level 3: Basic Competition. CCF’s first step to competitive cycling where program participants learn what it takes to be a competitive cyclist through training, field tests and entry level racing

Level 4: Team Racing. CCF will place qualified CCF participants on developmental squads organized by the PA Lightning and other elite racing clubs in the area where they will have the chance to improve their ability and move into higher competition

Future Expansion
Some of the programs we plan to implement include:
• Neighborhood-based cycling team
• Indoor cycling classes
• Outdoor weekend group rides
• After school programs