If your club are interested in running a Ride Leader Course for members, Cycling Ireland have the following dates available to facilitate these with our Ride Leader tutor in Ulster.
- June 30th,
- July 1st, 7th, 8th,
- August 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th,
- September 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th.
Cycling Ireland Ride Leader Training will provide members of affiliated clubs or groups with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead and manage a group of cyclists on the road in club/group rides.
The aim of the programme is to educate the ever-increasing number of Cycling Ireland affiliated clubs and members on the principles of group riding and managing a group of riders effectively and safely on the road. The course will explore the roles and responsibilities the Ride Leader will assume and prepare learners as Ride Leaders to provide safe and enjoyable cycling experiences for people of all levels of ability and age. Cycling Ireland Ride Leaders will attend a one-day assessed course which will qualify them to facilitate led rides for groups of cyclists. Ride Leaders will cycle a simulated club/group ride and practically apply techniques, skills and newly acquired knowledge covered in the classroom. Ride Leaders will be required to lead part of the pre-risk-assessed route. On completion of the course, the Ride Leader will be able to facilitate Club Ride(s) and/or Group Ride(s) and utilise a range of communication and leadership strategies to effectively lead a cycle. The Ride Leader Award also complements and supports the Cycling Ireland Bike for Life programme. Certified Ride Leaders can run Bike for Life at Level 1. To find out more about Bike for Life click here
PREREQUISITES:
To attend a Ride Leader course candidates must: be over 18 years of age, be a Cycling Ireland Member and have the Fitness Level to Ride for approximately 20km.
DURATION
One day – 9:00am to 5:30pm
COURSE COSTS
€50 / £35pp
Please contact coaching@cyclingireland.ie for more info
