Cardiff Council is offering young people the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications involved in motorcycle maintenance and off road motorcross riding, a form of motorcycle racing held on enclosed off road circuits.
Foreshore MXC is a community project run by the Council in partnership with Sport Wales, Communities First and Countryside Council for Wales.
It 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.
In addition to the practical learning, candidates also gain numeracy and literacy skills to help with personal and social development.
All of the activities are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) and are carried out by experienced Auto Cycle Union Certified Instructors.
The course 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.
Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells said, “It is important to give young people the opportunity to engage in exciting and interesting activities such as the Foreshore MXC.
“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.
