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SheCycles.com and the Surrey League have joined forces
to offer a series of women's specific road riding coaching sessions throughout the winter.
The first of these women's
sessions will be held on Sunday 15th October from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and will feature
coaching and advice sessions based at the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. The coaching is
designed to accomodate all standards and fitness levels, so come along and meet some
like-minded riders and enjoy some healthy food and good company.
The sessions aim to give women both
the knowledge and technical skills for comfortable riding on a road bike, whether it be
for commuting, training or even some racing. The circuit is closed to cars and will be
used exclusively by SheCycles for the day.
At the first session there will be
an opportunity to meet a range of female friendly experts who will help you get the most
out of your bike and your body, these will include:
# John Leitch, a fully qualified BCF coach, who will provide coaching for the ride
sessions. John has worked tirelessly to encourage women of all standards, ages and
backgrounds to improve their cycling experience and ability
# CycleFit the best human to bicycle fitting service in Europe will give you a free mini
consultation to check your position and set up and give you advice to improve your ride
comfort and efficiency
# A qualified female bike mechanic will show you how to look after your bike so that it
looks after you!
# Karen Burt a specialist yoga instructor will demonstrate essential stretches that will
help stay strong and ease any post riding aches and pains
# Steve Ellis of the WCRA (Women's Cycle Racing Association), also a qualified sports
masseur, will show you how to look after yourself after riding and give you a feel for how
the professionals are treated.
# Helen Ellis, the membership secretary of the WCRA (Women's Cycle Racing Association),
who support women in all disciplines of cycling, will talk to you about training and how
to get into racing
# Helen Biggerstaff from the CTC will be on hand to talk about what the UK's National
Cyclists' Organisation do to make cycling enjoyable, safe and welcoming for all.
The day will include sessions both
on and off the bike and there will be plenty of time to get to know the other riders,
enjoy a healthy lunch, chat informally to the experts and meet the SheCycles team.
Summary of the day
# When: Sunday 15th October from 9.30am to 4.30pm
# Where: Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex
# How much: £10 to include a healthy organic lunch, refreshments and cake!
# Why: To meet other cyclists and improve your riding skills
# Get your place Book in advance by emailing editor@shecycles.com
Following sessions
# Sunday 5th Nov: 11.30am to 3pm from Brockham, Dorking
# Saturday 11th Nov: 11.30am to 3pm from Newchapel Village Hall, Crawley
# Sunday 19th Nov: 11.30am to 3pm from Brockham, Dorking
The Women's Coaching day is brought
to you by www.SheCycles.com in conjunction with the
Surrey League www.surreyleague.co.uk who aim
to provide a full year's cycle racing for all categories of riders, especially at grass
root level.
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