Cycle Activities for Ladies

This information has been passed on to me by Amanda Salt, CTC Cycling Champion for Derby.
Please pass it on to any ladies and older people who you think might be interersted.

Cycling Sessions at Darley Fields for Women and Older People
Starting week commencing 6 September 2010

Women Only Cycling Sessions

Every Thursday at Darley Fields, Derby


Cycling for pleasure, health and wellbeing at Darley Fields.

Come along and take part in the free cycle activities in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Cycling is an excellent way of keeping in shape helping you lose weight and get fit at the same time. That doesn’t mean you have you have to embark upon a strenuous exercise regime to feel the benefits.


The cycling activity sessions at Darley Fields are designed to be a fun, relaxed and enjoyable way to help you cycle more. Sessions are tailored to suit the individual’s needs whether you’ve never ridden a bike, haven’t cycled in years, cycle a little but would like to gain more confidence, or are a regular cyclist looking for people to cycle with; we have a session to suit. You don’t need any specialist equipment to take part; you don’t have to wear lycra and you don’t even have to own a bike as we can provide that for you.

All Thursday sessions are led by fully qualified female instructors who will be on hand at all times to give you all the advice and encouragement you need. Best of all, sessions are completely FREE.


Come along, bring a friend if you wish, and enjoy some fresh air!


Sessions available every Thursday

There is no charge to take part in the sessions, they are all FREE


Learn to Ride

9.30am –10.30am

Pre-booking required.

This is for ladies who have never ridden a bike before or are returning to cycling and sessions are run on the park in pleasant surroundings. After learning to ride, ladies will be ready to move onto the confidence session.


“Thank you for arranging the cycling lesson for me. Even after just one lesson, I’m am feeling more confident and after some more practice, I am seriously considering cycling to work…”. Suky


Confidence and Skills

11am – 12.30pm

Pre-booking required.

This session is for ladies who can ride a bike already but want to build up their confidence and learn how to use brakes and gears etc. You will also have the opportunity to learn basic bike maintenance and fixing a puncture. Sessions also take place on the park.


Short Cycle Rides

1.30pm

No booking necessary, just turn up with your bike.

Bikes can be supplied for this session but must be pre-booked. Short leisurely social rides mainly using off road paths and often visit places of interest.

- There is also a similar short ride on a Sunday morning at 9.30am from the same place, again no need to book unless a bike is needed. (Sun ride led by male and female trainers)

“It is an excellent way for people like me with not much cycling experience to get a good ride with expert support - it builds confidence and certainly increases the enjoyment because there are no worries about maintenance, spills or the route”. Anne


Pedal Back the Years

Mondays 10am

This session is for older people, men and women who want to get more mobile and active or keep active and meet new friends at the same time. The rides will be short and at a leisurely pace to suite everybody. The rides will usually go to a place of interest.

· Led by qualified male and female cycle trainers

· Easy to get on Bikes and helmets can be provided

· Sessions are free of charge

Address:

Darley Fields, Old Chester Road, Derby DE1 3SA

Meet at the green container at the back of the tennis court.

Useful information:

Walking: Approx. 20 min walk from the bus station

Bus: 5 mins from the city centre – Trent Barton H1 Derby – Heanor – Alfreton
Car: Free parking is available
Toilets available at the park.