ROYAL Dean Forest Cycling Club have achieved British Cycling Go-Ride Clubmark status.

The hard work of Dan Lewis and the rest of the youth committee have paid off as the club has been recognised for its best practice in child protection, coaching and competition, equity and club management.

Dan said: "Go-Ride is British Cycling's development programme for young people. The programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills."

Dan has been the driver for this in the club, organising youth rides and events throughout the year.

• THE annual Wild Boar Chase is just around the corner and the deadline for entries closes on May 7.

The 45-mile off-road event, starting at Speech House at 9am, takes place on Sunday, May 17.

For more details and to register visit http://www.fodmbe.org.uk">www.fodmbe.org.uk