Weekend Bike Spin changes for Winter. Leaders WANTED

[helenfrench]

Dear Members, one of the items which members gave feedback on were bike spins, such as need for improver spin and a structured approach to Cycle sessions.

The committee discussed and decided the following.

We are going to trial the following for the month of October, starting this Sunday  

Novice (prev called beginner), Improver, Intermediate groups will all go out on Sunday mornings. We will keep the start time at 8am for October.

NOVICE 
Average Speed: 20-22km

Distance: 40-60 km

This spin is aimed at those new to Belpark, triathlon and group spins. Spins will start at around 40km-60 km in length and an average speed of 20-22kph. Great fun for those starting out. This group will always be led by an experienced member of the club, and pace will be carefully controlled to suit the ability of those attending and nobody will be left behind. A small amount of cycling experience is required before attending- you must have previously completed at least 1 sixty min spin.


IMPROVER 
Average Speed: 22-25km

Distance: 60-80 km

The improver spin aims to assist people stepping up a level from the novice group. The spin will do similar routes to the intermediate spin but at an easier pace. The distance and pace of this group will progress throughout the year. 

INTERMEDIATE


Average Speed: 25-26 km+

Distance: 80-100km

This group is for stronger riders who like bit more of a challenge and are comfortable riding in a group, ascending/descending hills and spending 3+ hours on the bike. Typically this group is made up of the advanced women and intermediate men in the club. Some of the athletes on this spin occasionally take the option to turn off earlier to do a shorter route (i.e. 60km-80km, rather than 100km). 

As potentially we could have large numbers now on these spins, we need leaders for all three levels and we will operate a rota system.  If you are on group spins on a regular basis or have done Tri leader training, then please consider putting your name forward!!

Anyone who is interested being  added to a rota for either novice, improver or intermediate spin, please post here stating what level you would be happy to lead or alternatively email [e-mail] or myself [e-mail] 
Details of this Sunday's spin will be posted up over next day or so. 
Regards
Helen 

[naomigilker]

Hi Helen,

I don't have any Tri Leader training, but if you're stuck I'd be happy to lead some spins. I would prefer to do Improver or Intermediate (assuming I can maintain the bike-fitness I gained this summer!).

[helenfrench]

Great- thanks Naomi! Will add you to the list and will be in touch re rota.

[liamobrien]

Helen. Add me to rota also - from Nov after Dublin marathon is out of the way. Any level. I'm doing tri leader in Oct.

[gavin]

Same boat as liam, happy to lead improver/intermediate session from Nov onwards.

[helenfrench]

Thanks guys!

[sharonmeyler]

You can add me to the novice leader rota for now. Hopefully I'll be joining some of the improver spins too soon.

[lindafitz]

Happy to lead a beginner spin if people are needed. Aiming to do to improver spins myself this year.

[lauraflynn]

I am happy to lead beginner or improver Helen though I have nit done the tri leader course.

[helenfrench]

Thanks Laura. Completion of tri leader course is not a necessity to lead, once you have been on group spins on regular basis ( which u have) and are familiar with rules and etiquette of group cycling