Welcome! If you are reading this perhaps you are thinking of joining Orwell Wheelers cycling club. Let us give you some insights into what to expect from the Pathways course this September..
Firstly, cycling in groups is great fun and Pathways is our system to introduce you to safe group cycling …and remember, everybody attending is in the same boat as yourself, so it's your opportunity to learn new skills and meet new cycling friends!
Pathways is held in Corkagh Park (just up from the Green Isle hotel) on a dedicated cycling track completely separated from the public, so no children, dogs, traffic or any other distractions.
The course is run by two professional Cycling Ireland Level 3 tutors assisted by our past president, who is also a Cycling Ireland coach and experienced members. The sessions start with an equipment safety briefing, bikes, helmets etc. before participants are sorted into smaller groups to begin cycling skills exercises. The skills exercises start at slow speeds with very basic exercises such as, in-line cycling, up-and-overs, singling out, obstructions, cycling calls etc.
As the course progresses, you will be introduced to more advanced exercises like; handing off water bottles, changing you front bottle to the back holder, close proximity riding, cornering and gear selection (no, not that type of gear – the ones on your bike!) All this is performed with great friendless and fun. It is amazing and very rewarding to see participant skills and confidence grow during Pathways. This also applies to riders who are experienced in other cycling disciplines such as racing, mountain biking, events riding like the Ring of Kerry, The Great Dublin Bike Ride etc., but who are not familiar with group cycling.
Group Cycling is leisure cycling, which means there is no such thing as an 80km cycle, it's 40km to coffee and 40km home! …having great craic all the way. Orwell Pathways has been developed to increase your safety while enjoying this wonderful hobby.
To join the September 2024 Pathways session please sign on at https://bit.ly/3YhFnUZ
