Introduction to Group Cycling for Women 10 Week Program 2018

Orwell Wheelers
Jan 9, 2018
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Scott-Orwell Wheelers will be holding The Introduction to Group Cycling for Women 10 Week Program again. We are hoping that this program will be as successful as it was in previous years.

Scott-Orwell Wheelers will be holding The Introduction to Group Cycling for Women 10 Week Program again. We are hoping that this program will be as successful as it was in previous years.

From Women’s Rep, Rachel

Any women out there want to learn to ride in a group? Improve your cycling skills, safety and stamina on the bike? Find new scenic routes and tasty coffee & cake shops on your spins? Meet other like-minded women and learn basic maintenance to look after your bike?

Scott Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club presents this 10 week ‘Women’s Beginners Introduction to Cycling’ course, designed by women for you.

Throughout this course; you will develop your skills and stamina on road spins; there will be tips on nutrition on the bike; a stretching and yoga for cyclists class and basic bike maintenance; care of your bike and puncture repair workshops.

Join us for this unique women’s only course run by the largest club in Ireland: Scott Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club, based in Dundrum, South Dublin.

Commencing 14th May 2018, the 10 week course will be split into skills and training workshops, with the goal to participate in the Tour of Meath. See the posters below for requirements for the Course and course details.

For further information please email: orwellwomen@gmail.com.

Introduction

Scott-Orwell Wheelers will be holding The Introduction to Group Cycling for Women 10 Week Program again. We are hoping that this program will be as successful as it was in previous years. The first step in building that success will be getting it out there that the course is on. The program is open to female cyclists of all abilities. All levels are catered for, with the objective being the same for everyone; to instill a love, and safety, of cycling for all participants. The course will span the whole range of levels, from beginners to advanced, with the higher level taking on the Wicklow 200, or even racing.

Particular attention is paid to the basics of cycling which all cyclists, despite what their level or experience is, should repeat and be open to learning again and again. It is this whole spectrum of skills that will be coached in the course. The course runs on Monday/Thursday nights at 7pm.   The course includes puncture repair workshop, bike nutrition talk, skill development and lots more…  

How much will the course cost?  

The course will cost €20, can be paid on the night. You will also need to take out Orwell Club Membership for insurance purposes (Cycling Ireland Fee and Club Membership will cost about €100).  

Details on how to signup to Cycling Ireland and become a member of Orwell Wheelers can be found on the 2018 Membership Page.

What will I need to participate?

 A road bike with drop handlebars in good working order,
 A cycling specific helmet ,
To be able to cycle at least 30km ,
Pay the course costs,
Be over 18 years of age.

The Ten Week Schedule

Week	Activity
1	Welcome: Introductions and Bike Maintenance (Ballinteer Community School: BCS), Corkagh Park Skill Session (Clondalkin)
2	Corkagh Park Skill Session (Clondalkin), Group Spin (Dundrum Luas Bridge)
3	Group Spin (Dundrum Luas Bridge), Puncture Repair Workshop (BCS)
4	Group Spin (Dundrum Luas Bridge), Time Trial (Location TBC)
5	Group Spins (
6	Group Spin (Dundrum Luas Bridge), Nutrition and Stretching/Yoga for cyclists Session (BCS)
7	Group Spins (
8	Group Spins (
9	Group Spins (Dundrum Luas Bridge), Repeat Time Trial (Location TBC)
10	Group Spins (
Finale	Sunday 19th July 2018: Meath Heritage Cycle Tour (50/100/160km distances)

The course will run on Mondays and Thursdays at 19:00, and from week six Sunday mornings at 08:20.

The first Time Trial will be used to grade the cyclists, to divide them into groups based on pace. The Time Trial is repeated later in the course, the idea is that the attendees can gauge their improvement.

Full, More Detailed Course Timetable is available here: Introduction to Group Cycling for Women 10 Week Program 2018 Timetable.