Women on Wheels
*For further information, news and advice please visit www.celebratingcycling.org/women* Autumn Women Only Cycle Training
Beginners Cycle Training
Saturday September 18th
1:30 - 3:30pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster.
Off road cycle session aimed at beginners and those lacking in confidence/skills.
The session will cover balance and control eg looking behind, signalling etc. in a safe traffic free environment. Plus advice about cycling on local roads, equipment and accessories etc.
On Road Cycle Training
Saturday October 9th
10am-12pm or 1:30 - 3:30pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster.
These sessions are aimed at women who can ride a bike but want to ride more safely and confidently in traffic. The session will cover road positioning, passing parked cars, signalling and turning.
Bikes are available to loan for these sessions. Limited places available please book in advance - email celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk or call 01524 582392.
Mountain Biking Taster Session FULL
This taster is FULL - Please get in touch to be added to the waiting list or to register your interest in future sessions.
Women only ‘Intro to Mountain Biking’ course
Saturday 25th September 9am - 3pm (approx)
@ Gisburn Forest
Saturday 25th September 9am - 3pm (approx)
@ Gisburn Forest
Book your place now!
£20 – includes return transport (from/to Morecambe Town Hall), mountain bike and tuition.
To reserve your space please contact Rachel at rscott@lancaster.gov.uk or call on 01524 582392
More Women Only Cycle Training FULL
Beginners Cycle Training
Saturday September 4th
1-3pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster.
Off road cycle session aimed at beginners and those lacking in confidence/skills.
The session will cover balance and control eg looking behind, signalling etc. in a safe traffic free environment. Plus advice about cycling on local roads, equipment and accessories etc.
“I had never ever been on a bicycle until I attended the beginners session, so to learn to ride in only a few hours (at the age of 46!)
was really exciting. It was great fun and you can even borrow a bicycle for the session, so there really is no excuse not to give
it a try - it's easier than you think!” - Deb
On Road Cycle Training
Saturday August 14th
10am-12pm or 1-3pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster.
These sessions are aimed at women who can ride a bike but want to ride more safely and confidently in traffic. The session will cover road positioning, passing parked cars, signalling and turning.
Bikes are available to loan for these sessions. Limited places available please book in advance - email celebratingycycling@lancaster.gov.uk or call 01524 582392.
WoW Events in July 2010
Sunday July 4th
Women on Wheels ride to Carnforth
Women on Wheels ride to Carnforth
Easy paced ride (approx 15 miles return) along Lancaster Canal with a lunch stop at Carnforth Railway Station.
See route in WoW Rides section below.
See route in WoW Rides section below.
Saturday July 24th
WoW Day @ the Dukes Theatre, Moor Lane, Lancaster
WoW Day @ the Dukes Theatre, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Cycle Maintenance Courses:
10:30am: Basic Maintenance course: covers basic rebuilding, fitting brake & gear wires, indexing
2pm: Advanced Maintenance course: covers wheel truing, headsets, hubs, bottom brackets
To book your place on one of these courses please call Pedal Power now on 01524 65328.
Cycling Info & Advice
From 11am - 3pm the Cycling Team will also be at the Dukes offering information and advice about all aspects of cycling.
FREE tea and coffee for all attendees - plus FREE Cycling Goodie Bag!
FULL but please get in touch if you are interested in future courses!
Saturday July 31stBeginners Cycle Training - Women Only
1-3pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster.
Off road cycle session aimed at beginners and those lacking in confidence/skills.
The session will cover balance and control eg looking behind, signalling etc. in a safe traffic free environment. Plus advice about cycling on local roads, equipment and accessories etc.
“I had never ever been on a bicycle until I attended the beginners session, so to learn to ride in only a few hours (at the age of 46!) was really exciting. It was great fun and you can even borrow a bicycle for the session, so there really is no excuse not to give it a try - it's easier than you think!” - Deb
Bikes are available to loan for this session. Limited places available please book in advance - email celebratingycycling@lancaster.gov.uk or call 01524 582392.
Women's Cycling Survey
Complete our survey and be in with a chance of winning one of the following prizes: £25 Body Shop voucher - £25 Waterstones Voucher - £25 Top Shop voucher.
Go to www.celebratingcycling.org/womensurvey
Complete our survey and be in with a chance of winning one of the following prizes: £25 Body Shop voucher - £25 Waterstones Voucher - £25 Top Shop voucher.
Go to www.celebratingcycling.org/womensurvey
Women Only Cycle Maintenance Courses 2010
Don't let the cycling stop because of squeaky brakes or a puncture.
Join one of our free women-only bike maintenance courses run by local charity Pedal Power.
Saturday 30th January: M1 (Beginners)
Saturday 27th March: M2 (Intermediate)
Saturday 26th June: M1 (Beginners)
NEW Saturday 24th July: M1 (Beginners) Women only - am @ the dukes
NEW Saturday 24th July: M3 (Advanced) Women only - pm @ the dukes
Saturday 25th September: M2 (Intermediate)
For bookings or queries regarding courses please contact Pedal Power on 01524 65328.
For all information on all training courses please go to www.celebratingcycling.org/training.
Join one of our free women-only bike maintenance courses run by local charity Pedal Power.
Saturday 30th January: M1 (Beginners)
Saturday 27th March: M2 (Intermediate)
Saturday 26th June: M1 (Beginners)
NEW Saturday 24th July: M1 (Beginners) Women only - am @ the dukes
NEW Saturday 24th July: M3 (Advanced) Women only - pm @ the dukes
Saturday 25th September: M2 (Intermediate)
For bookings or queries regarding courses please contact Pedal Power on 01524 65328.
For all information on all training courses please go to www.celebratingcycling.org/training.
Women on Wheels Rides 2010
Please find below the draft programme for rides in the new year. Please note that these rides may be subject to change - any updates will be posted here.This year we are introducing a new grading system for the Women on Wheels rides to give you a better idea about what the ride may involve. If in doubt please give us a call on 01524 582392 or email celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk
E Easy paced ride, almost all traffic free. Suitable for beginners. Around 10 to 15 miles
M Some on road riding, possibly a few hills. Around 15 to 20 miles
C A more challenging ride of around 20 miles - mostly on road and involving some climbs
| Date | Grade | Destination | Distance (miles) | Map link |
| Jan 3 | E | The Lune Valley: Crook o'Lune* | 8 | www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cycling-for-All-The-Crook-o-Lune |
| Feb 7 | E | The Lune Estuary: Glasson Dock* | 12 | www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cycling-for-All-The-Lune-estuary-one-way |
| Mar 7 | M | Halton and the Bay* | 15 | - |
| April 4 | E | City, Coast & Countryside: Lancaster, Morecambe, Hest Bank | 11 |
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| May 2 | C | Bowland by Bike | 20 |
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| June 6 | M | Sunderland Point* | 12 | www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cycling-for-All-Sunderland-Point |
| July 4 | E | Brief Encounters: Carnforth via Lancaster Canal* | 15 | www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cycling-for-All-Brief-Encounters-by-Bike-1 |
| Aug 1 | C | Gressingham | 20 | |
| Sept 5 | E | The Lune Valley: Crook o'Lune* | 8 | www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cycling-for-All-The-Crook-o-Lune |
| Oct 3 | M | The Lune Estuary and Cocker Sands* | 16 |
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| Nov 7 | E | tbc | 8 |
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| Dec 5 | ? | Festive Ride - tbc | ? |
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* denotes route is in the Cycling for All Guide (1)
All rides start at 11am from the Millennium Bridge (Lancaster end)
Bikes may be available to loan for these rides please contact us on 01524 582392 or at celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk at least a few days in advance of the ride.
New for 2009
2 new rides added!
We have now decided to run the WoW rides every month. Therefore 2 further rides have been added to the 2009 programme:
Sunday November 1st - route tbc
Sunday December 6th - route tbc
Women & Cycling Events Summer 2009
Update June 2009
The first edition of our Women on Wheels newsletter is out now.
This handy guide to cycling for women in the Lancaster District includes features on:
- Cycling and health
- Local profiles
- What to wear
- Getting Started
and more
Download your copy here (pdf)
To coincide with launch of this newsletter we have put together a range of events / activities to take place over the coming months:
**Bikes are available to hire for all of these rides but please book in advance for these by calling 01524 582392 or celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk**
Women on Wheels rides
Easy paced rides around the district:
Sunday July 5th - Hest Bank & Morecambe
Sunday August 2nd - Halton and the Bay
September 7th - Cockerham
October 4th - Mystery Ride
All rides start at 11am from Millennium Bridge. www.celebratingcycling.org/wow
Easy paced rides around the district:
Sunday July 5th - Hest Bank & Morecambe
Sunday August 2nd - Halton and the Bay
September 7th - Cockerham
October 4th - Mystery Ride
All rides start at 11am from Millennium Bridge. www.celebratingcycling.org/wow
Women's Introduction to Mountain Biking
Saturday July 11th
Saturday July 11th
Taster mountain biking session at Gisburn Forest.
Limited spaces available.
£20 - price includes transport to/from Gisburn Forest, hire of mountain bike and instruction.
Please call 01524 582392 or celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk to book
Open Evening at Leisure Lakes
Thursday July 30th 6-8pm
Come along to Leisure Lakes on Penny Street for advice on bikes, clothing and accessories.
Complimentary drinks and on the night discount.
Limited spaces available.
£20 - price includes transport to/from Gisburn Forest, hire of mountain bike and instruction.
Please call 01524 582392 or celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk to book
Open Evening at Leisure Lakes
Thursday July 30th 6-8pm
Come along to Leisure Lakes on Penny Street for advice on bikes, clothing and accessories.
Complimentary drinks and on the night discount.
Beginners Skills Sessions and Bike Ride
Saturday August 1st
Meet 2pm at Salt Ayre Sports Centre
A women only session catering for beginners, those who are quite rusty and those who just need a confidence boost - followed by a short off-road bike ride
To book your place please call 01524 582392 or email celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk
A women only session catering for beginners, those who are quite rusty and those who just need a confidence boost - followed by a short off-road bike ride
To book your place please call 01524 582392 or email celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk
Summer Evening Ride
Tuesday August 4th
Meet 6pm at Millennium Bridge
A relaxing evening ride to local pub or similar. Suitable for all.
A relaxing evening ride to local pub or similar. Suitable for all.
Cycle Maintenance Level 1 - Women only
Saturday 29 August 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Saturday 29 August 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Women on Wheels Rides 2009
This programme of easy paced and interesting rides follows routes from our Cycling for All Guide (call 01524 582616 for your copy or download pdf here). The rides aim to encourage all women - whatever their ability - to get out and about with other like-minded women and explore our area by bike.
A few bikes are available for to borrow to take part in these rides. Please call us on 01524 582392 at least a few days in advance of the ride to arrange.
March 1st - Crook o’Lune & Lune Valley
April 5th - Glasson Dock & Lune Estuary
May 3rd - Sunderland Point
June 7th - Brief Encounters in Carnforth
July 5th - Hest Bank & Morecambe
August 2nd - Halton and the Bay
September 6th - Cockerham
October 4th - Mystery Ride
April 5th - Glasson Dock & Lune Estuary
May 3rd - Sunderland Point
June 7th - Brief Encounters in Carnforth
July 5th - Hest Bank & Morecambe
August 2nd - Halton and the Bay
September 6th - Cockerham
October 4th - Mystery Ride
This year we are really keen to get more people to come along on these rides, especially new cyclists. So please bring a friend (or two)! Free organic Women on Wheels t-shirts (until stocks last).
All rides will start at the Millennium Bridge (Lancaster end) at 11am. No need to book - just turn up!
Download postcard (pdf) / Download poster (pdf)
Comments on / photos of some 2009 Rides
Sunday June 7th - Carnforth
19 riders on this ride (plus 2 ride leaders - including one on a Yahoo purple pedal bike).A nice relaxing ride along Lancaster Canal followed by a delicious lunch at the cafe in Carnforth Railway Station - www.carnforthstation.co.uk/.
Followed by a rather slower ride back the way we came.
Luckily the threatened 1pm downpour failed to arrive - and except for a few minutes of rain on arrival in Sunderland the weather was pretty good, if a bit windy.
It was great to see so many women turn up and enjoy a slightly more different ride. The only downside being that a few motorists just can't seem to tolerate cyclists using local roads, and show their displeasure and/or impatience by beeping or passing too close.
Sunday March 1st - Crook o'Lune
Other Events 2009
Cycle Maintenance Day - Women only Part of Bike Week Saturday 20 June 2009
Basic maintenance session (am) - Hotbench session (pm)
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Cycle Maintenance Level 3 - Women only
Saturday 28 March 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Saturday 28 March 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Cycle Maintenance Level 2 - Women only
Saturday 28 February 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Saturday 28 February 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Cycle Maintenance Level 1 - Women only
Saturday 31 January 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Saturday 31 January 2009
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
2008 Events:
Cycle Maintenance Level 2 - Women only
Saturday 18 October 2008
Only 4 places left!
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Saturday 18 October 2008
Only 4 places left!
Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place
Women on Wheels - Cycle Open Evening
Come along and meet the friendly, experienced staff.
Get advice on bikes, accessories and clothing and more.
Leisure Lakes, Penny Street, Lancaster
Thursday 9 October 6 - 8pm
Introduction to Cycle Maintenance: Women Only FULL
Saturday September 27th 10:30 am - 1pm
Training Centre, Ridge Square
Places are limited to 12 so book now! Call Pedal Power on 01524 65328 to book your place.
Women's Focus Group
6pm, Wednesday August 13, Dukes Theatre, Moor Lane
Come along and share your thoughts about how to get more women cycling
'Five Miles to Fabulous'Saturday June 7th
Instructors from Pedal Power will take riders on a short section of the cycle network in the area, leading us to a level 2 training site for a few fun exercises and tips before a finding a scenic break spot then select either an off or preferably on road route back to the Prom.
Meet at the new Midland Hotel, Morecambe Prom at 12.30.
01524 65328 / pedalpower@furniturematters.org.uk
Wednesday June 18th
A relaxing ladies only on-road ride across the moss and through the woods to Beetham, for a refreshment stop. Then on quiet back roads to Holme and Burton. Come and see how fabulous you feel after five miles.
Ladies of all ages and experience welcome.
Meet Burton in Kendal Square at 7:30 pm.
www.wheelygoodcommunities.org or call Kirstie on 01524 782351
Women on Wheels 2008
Following on from the success of Women on Wheels in 2007. Once again we will be running a programme of rides from April to September - on the first Sunday of every month. These interesting rides will follow routes from our Cycling for All Guide (call 01524 582086 or your copy or download here).
The rides aim to encourage all women - whatever their ability - to get out and about with other like-minded women and explore our area by bike.
All rides will start at the Millennium Bridge (south end) at 11am. No need to book - just turn up!
April 6th - Glasson Dock & Lune Estuary
May 4th - Crook o’Lune & Lune Valley
June 1st - Sunderland Point
July 6th - Carnforth
August 3rd - Halton
September 7th - Hest Bank & MorecambeNEWS: An extra ride has been added into this programme: Sunday November 2nd (same time same place)
Download A5 flyer (pdf)
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