UPDATE: November 2011 All cycle sessions at Darley Fields are now closed. There is a web site where you can contact other people who met through the Darley Cycle sessions, who now go out themselves on social leisure rides and welcome new people to the group. YOu do need your own bike.
www.pedalpals.webs.com and
Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/pedalpals
Beginners Guide to Cycling
All sessions are FREE
All sessions need to be pre-booked (between Mon-Fri)
Bikes and helmets are available to borrow
(bikes are easy to get on and comfortable)
Female trainers only on Thursdays
Women on Wheels Cycling Sessions
Cycling for pleasure, health and wellbeing at Darley Fields.
Come along and take part in the free cycle activities in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Cycling is an excellent way of keeping in shape helping you lose weight and get fit at the same time. That doesn’t mean you have you have to embark upon a strenuous exercise regime to feel the benefits.
The cycling activity sessions at Darley Fields are designed to be a fun, relaxed and enjoyable way to help you cycle more. Sessions are tailored to suit the individual’s needs whether you’ve never ridden a bike, haven’t cycled in years, cycle a little but would like to gain more confidence, or are a regular cyclist looking for people to cycle with; we have a session to suit.
You don’t need any specialist equipment to take part; you don’t have to wear lycra and you don’t even have to own a bike as we can provide that for you.
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!
Find out more about why it is good for women to cycle
Thursdays
Learn to Ride 9.30am –10.30am
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
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 Social Cycle Rides 1.00pm
Short leisurely social rides mainly using off road paths and often visit places of interest. If needed they will be finish in time to be able to pick the kids up.
“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
NB. All cycle sessions will close in October
Find out more about why cycling is good for health
Contact Details:
For bookings, more information, a chat about the sessions and questions contact
Amanda Salt
Tel: 07786 981828 / 01332 641749
Email: Amanda.salt@ctc.org.uk
Where:
Darley Fields, Old Chester Road, Derby DE1 3SA
Meet at the green metal container behind the tennis court. Chester Green end of Darley Park, by the Community Centre
To see where we are click here Map
How to get there by bus:
Trent Barton - several buses leave from Corporation St, Derby, opposite the Council House.
H1, Amberline, Nines 9.1, 9.2, 9.3
Timetable information
Useful information:
Walking: Approx. 20 min walk from the city centre
Bus: 5 min bus journey from the city centre
Car: Free parking is available
Toilets available at the park.
Programme is subject to change, particularly in the winter months, please check website for any changes or call.
