All Thursday sessions are led by fully qualified female instructors who will be on hand at all times to give you all the advice and encouragement you need. Best of all, sessions are completely FREE.

Come along, bring a friend if you wish, and enjoy some fresh air!

Sessions available every Thursday

There is no charge to take part in the sessions, they are all FREE

Learn to Ride

9.30am –10.30am

Pre-booking required.

This is for ladies who have never ridden a bike before or are returning to cycling and sessions are run on the park in pleasant surroundings. After learning to ride, ladies will be ready to move onto the confidence session.

 “Thank you for arranging the cycling lesson for me. Even after just one lesson, I’m am feeling more confident and after some more practice, I am seriously considering cycling to work…”. Suky

Confidence and Skills

11am – 12.30pm

Pre-booking required.

This session is for ladies who can ride a bike already but want to build up their confidence and learn how to use brakes and gears etc. You will also have the opportunity to learn basic bike maintenance and fixing a puncture. Sessions also take place on the park.

Short Cycle Rides

1.30pm                

No booking necessary, just turn up with your bike.

Bikes can be supplied for this session but must be pre-booked. Short leisurely social rides mainly using off road paths and often visit places of interest.

- There is also a similar short ride on a Sunday morning at 9.30am from the same place, again no need to book unless a bike is needed. (Sun ride led by male and female trainers)

 “It is an excellent way for people like me with not much cycling experience to get a good ride with expert support - it builds confidence and certainly increases the enjoyment because there are no worries about maintenance, spills or the route”. Anne

Pedal Back the Years

Mondays 10am

This session is for older people, men and women who want to get more mobile and active or keep active and meet new friends at the same time. The rides will be short and at a leisurely pace to suite everybody. The rides will usually go to a place of interest.

·         Led by qualified male and female cycle trainers

·         Easy to get on Bikes and helmets can be provided

·         Sessions are free of charge

Address:

Darley Fields, Old Chester Road, Derby DE1 3SA

Meet at the green container at the back of the tennis court.

Useful information:

Walking: Approx. 20 min walk from the bus station

Bus: 5 mins from the city centre –   Trent Barton      H1 Derby – Heanor – Alfreton  

Car: Free parking is available

Toilets available at the park.

For more information, a chat about the sessions, questions and bookings contact Amanda Salt

Tel: 07786 981828

Email: Amanda.salt@ctc.org.uk

Web:  www.ctc.org.uk/derby

Bookings need to be made between Monday - Friday

Programme is subject to change, particularly in the winter months, please check website for any changes or call.

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Derby Bike Ride 2010  CTC Cycle Champions Programme are linking up with the British Heart Foundation for a fun, family bike ride in the heart of the City of Derby. The event takes place on Sunday 3 October. It's a brand new circular family bike ride starting at the historic Elvaston Castle, along the river Derwent into the heart of the City of Derby. Children (under 14s) will have free entry so why not get the whole family involved. To register your interest please contact northevents@bhf.org.uk or call 0800 085 2280. For more information visit www.bhf.org.uk/derby

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