Leisure cycling with the Chain Gang CC
“Like dogs, bicycles are social catalysts that attract a superior category of people.”
Chip Brown – Writer
Don’t miss our Saddle up for Summer Evening! Thursday 27 February | 8 pm |Meadowlands Hotel.
Are you looking to get into leisure cycling? Do you want to cycle with a club? Learn more about cycling? Then….
The Chain Gang CC are organising a set of 6 mentored cycles starting from Sunday March 1 2020.
Who are the cycles for?
- The cycling programme this year will be two fold:
- A beginners group for those who are new to the sport
- An improvers group for those people looking to ease their way back into cycling
- All participants must be over 16
- A moderate level of fitness would be a requirement
“No one gets left behind”, so if you are looking to get active through cycling, this is an ideal time to come out and meet a group of like-minded people.
Of course each cycle will be accompanied by a coffee stop, to replenish and freshen ourselves for the spin home.
The aim
- To build confidence on the road
- Create a better understanding for group cycling
- Awareness of bike set-up and (the dreaded puncture) mechanical issues.
- Create a higher level of fitness
- Meet new friends
- Achieving your cycling goals
What to expect
- The cycles are over 6 continuous weeks from March 1st 2020.
- The initial spin will be approximately 20 km with the distance increasing by about 5 km each week
- Each cycle will be hosted by Fiona and Avril. They will be accompanied by various other experienced Chain Gang members.
- A speed of 16 to 19 kmph | 20 kmph plus for the improvers group
- Expect to be out initially, for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
What do I need?
- A reliable road or hybrid bicycle in sound mechanical shape.
- Cycling gear…..Helmet, suitable clothing, water bottle, high visibility vest or belt
- Lighting (overcast weather)
- Mobile phone, cycling glasses, money, cycling gloves
- Your enthusiasm
Don’t miss our Saddle up for Summer Evening! Thursday 27 February | 8 pm |Meadowlands Hotel.
Where and when?
- Meadowland Hotel car park
- Sunday mornings at 9:15 am
- Starting 1st March 2020
Caveat – you will not be expected to cycle on the right hand side of the road as per accompanying photo!!!
