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Spin your own Story with Cycling Ireland’s Brand New Programme
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11 Jun 2013,
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Bike for Life – What does your bike mean to you?
With cycling being the fastest growing sport in Ireland, Cycling Ireland have created a brand new programme, Bike for Life, which makes cycling more accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender or ability. This new move sees Cycling Ireland engage with both the casual cyclist and the more avid pedaller.
The focus of the 10 week programme is on instilling confidence in cyclists by teaching them skills for all situations, while having a major focus on fun and social interaction. Through meet and spin groups, led by a qualified cycling coach, cyclists will be brought through topics like nutrition and goal setting, along with learning skills like group cycling on the road and bike maintenance.
Ambassador for the Programme, Matt Cooper, from Today FM, said “Bike for Life should transform how people view cycling. It’s a new programme that connects people who want to improve their cycling, no matter what level they are at, and I am really happy to endorse it.”
One of the aims of Bike for Life is to close the gender gap in cycling, where 85% of the Cycling Ireland membership is currently male. It also aims to communicate with all people who want to cycle more, but are unsure where to begin.
International cyclist Caroline Ryan believes this programme will benefit everyone saying “I came into cycling late, from a rowing background, and fell in love with the bike. Bike for Life is the perfect transition into cycling for everyone, whether they have just bought their bike, or like me have come from another sport. I think Bike for Life will be particularly appealing to women, given the nature of the meet and spin groups.”
Sponsored by the HSE “Get Ireland Active” initiative, Bike for Life will be instrumental in developing a strong cycling culture in Ireland, where we are experiencing a cycling boom. Head of Health Promotion in the HSE, Nazih Eldin said “Cycling is a non-weight bearing activity that is easy on your joints, making it an inclusive health enhancing physical activity.” The Irish Sports Council, who also supports Bike for Life through their Women in Sport initiative, recently confirmed cycling as one of the three accessible means of physical activity, along with walking and swimming.
To register your interest in activity in your area, contact heather@cyclingireland.ie.
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