As part of our ongoing commitment to encourage cycling in a fun and safe environment, the Hillingdon Slipstreamers have partnered with Hillingdon Council to deliver FREE cycling sessions to residents and visitors to the borough for a period of 5 weeks throughout the Summer, as part of their ParkLife community initiative. ParkLife is all about getting the community active and joining in free sporting activities across the borough’s parks and open spaces, and Hillingdon Slipstreamers are very proud to be part of this project.
Sessions will be delivered by British Cycling qualified Coaches from Slipstreamers, at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet County Park; supported by Young Volunteers looking to further develop their skills.
Who are the Sessions For?
Anyone who meets the criteria in the age and group sessions noted as follows are welcome to come along:
- Children Only: These sessions are only for boys and girls, from ages 6-16 years inclusive.
- Women & Girls Only: These sessions are for ladies from the age of 12 onwards. Mums, daughters, grannies, aunties, sisters, girlfriends – as long as you are aged 12 and over, these are just for you.
- Families Only: These sessions are for families where at least 1 parent/guardian and 1 child in a family participate. Children must be aged 6+ and accompanied by an adult family member.
You do not need to belong to a cycling club, nor do you need to have loads of experience on a bike or be a bike whiz! These sessions will be focussed on foundation and improver skills, where participants will be taught the skills and confidence to enjoy their bikes in a safe, fun and friendly environment. So if you want to build some confidence and gain new skills, then this is definitely for you! However, it is important to note that these sessions are not for absolute beginners, and will require you to be able to ride your bike without stabilisers.
I’m Interested – How Do I Book?
The sessions are entirely free, however spaces are very limited and you must book in advance to secure a slot using our online booking system here. When you click through, you will find a long list of dates and sessions to choose from, starting on with our first children’s only session on Monday 25th July 2016, and wrapping up with our final Families Only session on Thursday 25th August 2016.
Sessions will run for 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday, for 5 consecutive weeks, from 10am – 3pm; and are structured as follows:
- Mondays and Tuesdays: Children Only (Ages 6-16 years)
- Wednesdays: Women Only (Ages 12+ and older)
- Thursdays: Families Only (Ages 6+. At least 1 parent/ guardian and 1 child)
Go on… what are you waiting for? Visit our online booking system here and join the fun!
Finally…
This is an excellent opportunity to learn a few new skills, make some new friends, enjoy the Summer sunshine and have a bit of fun on your bikes. Spread the word, tell your friends, shout it from the rooftops – book now to come and join us!
If you have any questions about the sessions we are providing, don’t hesitate to contact us directly here. Alternatively, if you have any enquiries regarding ParkLife, contact Hillingdon Council directly here.