Active Participation

Bike Like Me Online Training Programmes

 

As part of the Bike Like Me campaign, Cycling Ireland is excited to offer four programmes for women and girls, catering for both the beginner and intermediate riders. The programmes have been designed by Cycling Ireland Coach, Jamie Blanchfield of Premier Endurance.

As well as a weekly live Zoom session (details below) with an inspirational leader you will be given an 8 week training plan. The Zoom sessions will be recorded, and a link sent out the following day so you can catch up, if a live session is missed.

Cost:

- Free to Cycling Ireland Members.

- €10 for non-Cycling Ireland members. 

You will need:

- A set of rollers or a turbo trainer or an exercise bike.

- A laptop/enabled desktop/tablet or phone that can access Zoom. You also need to register free for Zoom and download it 
  before the session.

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout the online Zoom sessions, and if you have any questions in between the online information sessions please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing bikelikeme@cyclingireland.ie as we are here to support you on your cycling journey. 

Check out the programmes below for more details;

Beginner Girls

When: Monday 8^th Feb – Monday 29^th March

Time: 6pm – 6.50pm

Where: via Zoom (you will receive the link on the day of each session)

Who is this suitable for? This programme is designed to give you an introduction to our wonderful sport from all aspects including, specific sessions, skills and knowledge that will help you become a better bike rider! Learning is the focal point of this programme!

Beginner Women

When: Monday 8^th Feb – Monday 29^th March

Time: 7pm – 8pm

Where: via Zoom (you will receive the link on the day of each session)

Who is this suitable for? This programme is suitable for those new or returning to training on a bike. The programme will build your fitness over the 8 weeks.

Intermediate Girls

When: Wednesday 10^th Feb – Wednesday 31^st March

Time: 6pm – 6.50pm

Where: via Zoom (you will receive the link on the day of each session)

Who is this suitable for? This programme is designed to improve on specific skills and knowledge you may already have, which will help you become a better bike rider! Learning is the focal point of this programme!

When: Wednesday 10^th Feb – Wednesday 31^st March

Time: 7pm – 8pm

Where: via Zoom (you will receive the link on the day of each session)

Who is this suitable for? This programme is designed to prepare you for racing, intensity and volume of the plan are set accordingly. We would recommend a minimum of 8 weeks of low(er) intensity work before this plan.


You can no longer sign up for these programmes. Keep an eye on the website and our social channels for future programme launches.

Bike Like Me Girls Online Sessions

As part of the Bike Like Me campaign Cycling Ireland is excited to offer a 4 week Girls Online Sessions for 12-17 years, designed by Neill Delahaye - Cycling Ireland's National Performance Coach.

 

The 4 week Online Sessions will take place each Wednesday from 18th November to the 9th December at 7pm-8pm via Zoom. One of Ireland's top female Cyclists Eve McCrystal will be there to encourage and motivate you during each session.

The sessions will be free, fun and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions along the way.

Bike Like Me 6 week Online Training Programme

As part of the Bike Like Me campaign Cycling Ireland is excited to offer a 6 week Online Training Programme for Intermediate Level, designed by Neill Delahaye - Cycling Ireland’s National Performance Coach. This will be free to Cycling Ireland Members and a small fee for non-Cycling Ireland members. 

The 6 week Online Training Programme, will take place each Monday from 2nd November to the 7th December at 7pm-8pm. One of our top female cyclists Eve McCrystal will be there to encourage and motivate you during each session.

The Monday sessions have been developed as part of a 6 week programme on TrainingPeaks, designed to re-establishing a solid routine for the off season and building up Aerobic base fitness as part of a structured and balanced programme, and not to be done ad hoc or every day, as you can injure yourself and harm your fitness by accumulating fatigue.

We’ve seen a lot of jaw-dropping skills. But sport isn’t just for elite athletes and being physically active isn’t just about sport. Finding something you love doing is giving yourself the gift of participation, whether that be a run, yoga, a cycle, a walk, a sea swim, dancing around the kitchen with your family. No proving. Just Moving

Activities & Resources - Check out the Advice for beginner and intermediate cyclists and also Irish competitive cyclist Imogen Cotter has created a video to help you get your bike prepared for use both for safety and to ensure it is set up to get your body in the optimum position – make sure to take a look before you get started.