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Would you like to be a Cycling Advocate?

Are you passionate about getting more women and girls cycling? Cycling Ireland is looking for individuals to take up the mantle of Bike Like Me Advocate and inspire other women and girls during 2020 to ‘Bike Like Me’. 2020 will be a special year for women in sport and we want to celebrate this by supporting six women on their journey.

The advocates will help Cycling Ireland celebrate Bike Like Me campaign, highlighting the fact that whatever your ability or previous experience, cycling can be a fun, enjoyable and can fit in to all women’s everyday lives.

Cycling Ireland are looking for women who are passionate about cycling and about sharing their journey of our beloved sport. As a member of your local club, being and advocate means encouraging women in your local club and your local community with their cycling journeys and championing the sport. We are looking for advocates from each province and across the cycling disciplines.

Cycling Ireland have pledged their support for the 20x20 campaign and will look to increase women’s participation by 20% by the end of 2020. As an advocate you will be central to this exciting campaign.

Bike Like Me Advocate Role:

The role of the Bike Like Me Advocate is to promote women and girls cycling in their local area to encourage more participation.

Act as an Advocate for women and girl cyclists in your local area, Cycling Ireland and the cycling community.

Sharing the story of your journey into cycling to inspire others.

Help promote women and girls cycling via social media.

Signpost women to Cycling Ireland Bike Like Me, Sport Ireland Women in Sport and 20x20 for further inspiration/information on local opportunities.

Support other women and girls through their own journey (either through promotion, attending or helping to deliver).

Most importantly, be an inspiration to other women in cycling to be more active and support where possible.

What you will receive:

Opportunities for personal development (for example access to Cycling Ireland Training & Education Programme).

Cycling Ireland ‘Bike Like Me’ Training Top.

Entry to a Cycling Ireland event of your choice during 2020.

Cycling Ireland membership for 2020 (we will refund you if you have already signed up).

Central to being an advocate is simply loving cycling! Cyclists are hugely passionate about their sport and this is infectious. Bike Like Me advocates will champion the sport in their community for new and experienced cyclists alike.

To apply, please complete the application form. To be a Bike Like Me advocate you must be a Cycling Ireland Member and be over 18 years old. 

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 27th March 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Cycling Ireland Women in Sport Development Officer - Victoria Kennedy on victoria.kennedy@cyclingireland.ie

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