Rider Development Coaching (Series of Four)

Whether you're new to cycling or an experienced rider, this is a fantastic opportunity to come and experience cycle coaching for FREE. The session is open to all women regardless of ability and type of bike. Why not come along and give it a try. This series of coaching sessions will build your skills and confidence on your bike, as well as improving your ability to ride with other riders.

The female Breeze Champios and qualified Coach Alison will be there to give you useful tips and advice. The coaching sessions are limited to a maximum of 10 people.

The session time is 10:00 to 11:00 and there is a car park next to where the traffic-free area for coaching will take place (as well as public toilets next to the car park). Please note that the car park (Trinity Street Southern Car Park, round the back of the Co-op supermarket on Trinity Street in Dorchester) has charges. Please pay for 2 hours of parking (£1.50) as we would like everyone to gather from 09:45 and the session may slightly over-run if there are lots of questions.

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, and especially make sure your fingers and toes are warm (they get chilled when cycling). Alison made a short video to show some easy solutions here: https://youtu.be/M3f-ezhFw7o

Book and attend all four sessions in the series to ensure you progress!
(Note - you can book and attend individual sessions, but the coaching is progressive so your riding will benefit more from coming on all four sessions - plus it will make sure there is a space for you.)

The focus of the coaching will depend partly on the skill level of the group, but is likely to include (over the whole series of four sessions):

- Starting (pedal ready) and stopping safely
- Using both brakes effectively
- Controlling your bike
- Looking behind whilst riding
- Using gears to manage your energy on a ride
- Riding one-handed so that you can signal and drink whilst riding
- Cornering
- Group riding

The coaching session will be led by Alison - fully qualified and insured British Cycling Coach and Ride Leader. If you want to discuss the series or have a question before booking a place, you can contact Alison privately on 07967 094967 or [email protected]. Otherwise, post your question in the conversation area of the session on the Let's Ride website.

PLEASE NOTE: you need to book on each of the four sessions separately to attend the whole series of four. Booking on just one will NOT automatically book you on all four!

We will be riding at the traffic free cycle track in Preston Park.

If you want a cuppa and socially distanced chat after the coaching session, there are two cafes in Preston Park.

You will need a helmet as well as working bicycle for this session. Please also bring appropriate clothing for the weather - note that fingers and toes can get particularly cold when cycling, so full fingered gloves and warm socks are recommended.

First-timers welcome!