Leader Refresher Evening

This evening has been organised by the Leisure and Pathways Committees
To Register please use the "Reply Topic” below with your name and mobile


Why be an Orwell cycle leader?
 It’s Great Fun!
 As a member you understand the importance of safe leadership
 You’ll be part of a team
 You can give something back to your club
…and many more reasons

Who is this evening for?
 It’s refresher for all the leaders who have signed up to lead the winter spins
 An introduction to leading spins for existing and new members
 Members who, with the proper training and support will go on to lead

The workshop will include topics such as;
 What’s expected of a leader
 Leading a spin
o The start of the spin
o During the spin
o Giving feedback to fellow cyclists
 Spins and routes this winter
 Situations that arise during a spin and how to deal with them
 Dealing with difficult situations
 Listening to your experiences as leaders/members

The panel will include representatives from;
 The spin leaders
 Pathways Course
 Route and dispatch organisers (RWGPS)
 Aidan Hammond Cycling Coach

Wednesday 6th November Venue The Goat Grill Time 7 to 9 00 PM (Tea / Sandwiches on arrival from 6.30)

Love to get involved. Frances Conway

Kate Strathern

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Great idea....Simon
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Colm Agnew
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Tom McGovern

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Thanks
Louise

Like to get involved
Chris Connaughton
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Padraig Cunningham

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hope to make it

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Francs Conway

Hope to be there
Leonard Kaye

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Peter McGrath


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Hi Val,

I won't make the meeting unfortunately, but I fully support the initiative. I think, thanks to the coaching provided, that the standard of leadership has risen over the past number of years. This is huge credit to the people who give up their time to help their fellow cyclists enjoy their time on the road. In my absence I would like to make the following comments so they can be considered in the overall thinking;

1. We should widen the pool of leaders by training new leaders. There are a lot of good people in the club that I feel would make excellent leaders.
2. There are people who would willingly co-lead, but don't want the responsibility of navigating the assigned route. They should be encouraged to help out.
3. There are some members who have bad habit(s). They need to be coached.
4. The new Ride With GPS system is excellent. Leaders (new & old), if required, should be taught how to use it? (I say this because I have been asked a few times).
5. Controlling the pace of the group is something that comes with experience. It has been said to me that the best leaders keep their group together. There are a number of component parts that go into this.
6. Good leaders are decisive and caring for their fellow cyclist.

I hope the above is of some assistance? Best of luck for the Evening!

Thanks


Stef

Colm Featherstone


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Paul Tierney


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Denis Gleeson

Luke Potter


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Tony Walsh

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Val

Thanks for organizing - I am not available on that Wednesday but here is my number anyways
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Regards

Ronan Gill