Sara Carrigan

Go for Gold Cycle Bunch

Go for Gold Cycle Bunch

The GO for Gold Cycle Bunch aims to provide a safe, fun and social atmosphere in which to enjoy bike riding while also offering some friendly challenges, health seminars and prizes. A certain degree of competence is required but there is a focus on bunch etiquette and group riding skills to allow you to have more fun in this great sport in the company of a friendly bunch! There is both a beginner bunch and more advanced bunch.

If you are after more specific skill training, the more educational Getting Started or Intermediate programs may be more for you, whcih aim to instil bike confidence, safety and comfortableness through covering the necessary skills and techniques such as cornering, braking, gear selection, descending, hill climbing, cadence and more.

Package Includes…

  • Coffee after every ride
  • Bio-mechanic body assessment
  • 100-150k challenge every few months!
  • Seminars on: Stretching, Core Strength & Bike Maintenance etc..
  • Fun social challenges and prizes
  • Newsletter filled with tips & hints and expert advice

Bunch Details…

  • Cycling Day:
  • Tuesday (Advanced bunch)

    Thursday (Beginner bunch)

  • Start Time: 5:15am
  • Ride Duration: 1.5-2hrs
  • $80/month for a 12week program
  • Start & Return Location: Coffee Sisters (Cnr RioVista Blvd & Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters)
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    Getting Started Package

    Getting Started Package

    This introductory program is for riders of all ages who are new to cycling. The primary goal is to enjoy the wonders of riding a bike through learning the necessary skills to safely, confidently and comfortably ride your pushie. The program consists of 2x 4hr Skills Sessions (Saturday mornings), followed by 5weeks of Thursday morning road training sessions developing fitness, endurance, road skills & bunch skills combined with a structured wind trainer/ergo training program.
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    Features

    • Bike confidence
    • Changing a flat tyre
    • Bike handling skills
    • Cornering & Braking
    • Hill climbing & Descending
    • One handed riding, signals and drinking
    • Riding in a group
    • Gear selection & Pedalling basics
    • Mounting & dismounting
    • Safety on the road

    Package Includes…

    • Structured guidance, training & expert advice from Olympic Gold Medallist, Sara Carrigan
    • Bio-mechanic body assessment
    • Tube & Tyre Sleeves
    • SIS Energy bar & gel
    • Apparel/equipment discount vouchers
    • Comprehensive course notes
    • Pre-ride bike ‘safety check’

    Next course starts…

  • 11th September 2010
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    Intermediate Package

    Intermediate Package

    This 4week intermediate program is for riders of all ages who have reasonable cycling experience and wish to further develop bike skills, confidence, riding technique and fitness. This course consists of at least 16 hours of training divided into 8 x 2-2½ hour sessions on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 5am to 7am.

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    Features

    • Pedalling technique & Cadence
    • Safety on the road
    • Advanced Cornering & Braking
    • Gear selection on flat & hills
    • Bunch riding & Bunch etiquette
    • Hill climbing and Descending
    • Tyre & wheel change

    Package Includes…

    • 8 x 2hr Sessions
    • Tube & & SIS Sports bar/gel
    • Water bottle
    • Half price bike position fit
    • Bio-mechanic body assessment
    • Pre-ride bike ‘safety check’

    Next course is…

  • 3rd November 2010
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    Book In for a Course

    Email sara@saracarrigan.com

    TimeTable

    • Next Getting Started Course is:
    • 11th September 2010
    • Next Intermediate Course is:
    • 3rd November 2010