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Women's Road Academy

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  1. Kirst77
    Member

    Filles a Velo Cycling Club is Scotlands's only national cycling club for women. We are holding coached events at Ingliston the first is on the 22nd February. Please visit http://www.fillesavelo.cc @fillesavelo on facebook and twitter for details.

    The club is all about providing support, events, coaching, advice and development opportunities for all women who cycle. We focus on skill and technique development to make you a better cyclists whether you wish to race, participate in sportives, events or just for recreation. Join the revolution! Join us. Everyone welcome.

    Posted 10 years ago #

  2. fimm
    Member

    "Just" for recreation?
    And what about women who cycle for transport?

    Posted 10 years ago #

  3. chdot
    Admin

    "what about women who cycle for transport?"

    Think that's an issue about words and 'categories'...

    I assume Kirst would welcome 'just for transport' women.

    'Skills improvement' can benefit generally - though I expect the sub-plot is to entice women into a range of cycling activities including 'sport'!

    Posted 10 years ago #

  4. fimm
    Member

    Yeah, I'm not sure what prompted such a grumpy response, apologies.

    Posted 10 years ago #

  5. Kirst77
    Member

    Indeed!

    We don't care what 'type' of cycling you do. If you wish to gain invaluable coaching from experienced, qualified and enthusiastic coaches with lots of other female riders we'd love to see you there. Skills and techniques are transferable as chdot mentioned.

    FAV is all about support female riders, coaches, officials and leaders to reach their potential on two wheels. Please see the website and facebook for general vibe. :-)

    Yes we would like to see an increase in the number of women at the start lines, it's not everyone's cuppa which is fine but there are a huge amount of women who would like to do it (some of which don't know it yet!). The same etiquette and 'road rules' apply to commuters and sportive participants. From my experience most of whom would greatly benefit from some technical training.

    Hope to see you there!

    Posted 10 years ago #

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