Rider Development (confidence & bike handling skills) Coaching Sessions

Whether you are new to cycling, getting back on a bike for the first time after a break or want to feel a little more confident on rides here is the perfect opportunity to build your confidence in a traffic-free, fun and friendly environment. This series of two coaching sessions has been designed specifically for women to take you step by step through some core cycling skills and to help build your confidence and improve your skills.  There will also be plenty of opportunity to practice what you learn and to ask questions. In the first session we’ll focus on developing our core and bike handling skills and then, in the second session, we will introduce some group riding so that you’ll leave with the confidence to join one of our Breeze rides. Whatever your experience so far our sessions are open to all women that would like to improve their cycling and our qualified female coaches and Breeze Champions will be there to help and guide you each week whilst having lots of fun in a friendly atmosphere with lots of laughs. .What do I need to take part? * A bike with gears that is in good working order (with the tyres pumped up). These could be either: Road Bike, Mountain Bike or Hybrid/Town Bikes (sorry no BMX or Single Speed/Fixies). * A helmet – you can’t take part without one * Suitable clothing for cycling/weather. Leggings or shorts are ideal as they cannot get caught up in the bike. Alternatively trousers maybe tucked into long socks. Please do not wear loose clothing. * Trainers or sturdy flat shoes - as we’ll be getting on and off the bike a lot please do not wear cycling shoes as we will be riding slowly and stopping regularly. If you are confident with cycling shoes you can change into them after the session for a short ride with us, weather permitting. We also recommend:  * Gloves  * A lightweight waterproof coat if the weather demands it.  * A drink and something to eat (if needed)  * A list of any medical information that may affect you during the session E.g. Bad back, restricted range of movement and any medication you may need during the session (E.g. Inhalers, insulin).  Also, if you are interested we will also lead a short ride following the course each week so that you can practice your new skills. Unsure if this is for you? Just drop me a line at [email protected] Look forward to seeing you! Jillian