so you are fairly new to cycling, or have a partner or friend that doesn’t think that they can keep up with the group???  well do we have a deal for you.  a coaching group called skyplay has just started up a new cycle course and is offering any SPR members a deal on their level 1 cycle course.  this course covers the basics such as –

• Introduction and Assessment. Riding a bike, components of a bike, dealing with traffic
• Bike set up and physiotherapy advice
• Riding in groups, etiquette and communication. Pace line, overtaking.
• Drafting, braking and surging
• Bike maintenance
• Cornering and sprinting
• Hill climbing and hill descending
• Training off the bike to make you stronger
• Time trials, road races and bunch rides. Evaluation.

this is aimed at those that have not done too much riding and want to get into a group ride environment. it is run by a qualified level 1 cycle coach but a SPR membership gives you your own insurance.  this course may not really be for those that are riding in main 1, but any of the novices that want to increase their skills or anyone that needs that first step to get started, then this will be ideal.

there is a cost involved but the course runs for 6 weeks with 1-2 sessions per week (9 in total).  the usual price is $250 but if you get an SPR membership, then it is only $200.  This will then set you up to start riding in the bigger groups once you finish the course.

it is intended that the course will be held regularly, but our own novice group will continue to educate new riders on how to ride.  some people do like a more structured approach, so this is an opportunity to hopefully get them into cycling.

more info can be found on the flyer here.