National Bike Week - Lunch Time Cycle

National Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes and cycling. Local authorities around the country organize events in relation to cycling.

As part of national Bike Week some trainees took part in a lunch time cycle organised by Sligo Sport And Recreation Partnership. The route started at the riverside hotel and went all the way up the back avenue around the Sligo regional track, there was refreshments after in the Riverside Hotel. The trainees enjoyed the experience.

Trainees pictured above with Aideen after the cycle

An Gasice Adventure Journey

As part of the An Gaisce Bronze Award Aideen and Steve brought a group of trainees on an adventure journey on Monday 12th July.  They climbed Truskmore (15.430 km / 9.64 miles), cycled (7.780 / 4.86 miles) and stayed in Benwisken Youth Hostel. The trainees had to plan, train for and complete this outdoor Adventure Journey as part of a team.  This was a unique, enjoyable and memorable experience, as well as an opportunity to experience self-sufficiency.  It was a beautiful day too! Thanks to Barry and William from North West Adventure for their guidance.  

Lads Active - Cycling for mental health Week

For mental health this week Aideen organised two cycles with William Britton from North West Adventure.  On Wednesday the lads cycled to Dooney Rock. It was a beautiful day and what a view!  Today the 'new to cycling group' are having a training practice around Cleveragh Track. 

Lads Active - Cycling Week 1

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership have linked with Cycling Ireland in the build up to the Sport Ireland Yeats Tour of Sligo on 30th April 2017 to offer Sligo CTC an opportunity to deliver a Cycling Initiative for teenagers.  This initiative aims to encourage teenagers to cycle more often and to take on the challenge of completing the 60km distance in the Yeats Tour of Sligo. 

Yesterday William Britton and Aideen brought a group of 10 trainees from Lads Active for a 1 hour cycle down the Back Avenue, Doorly Park and around the track.  He provided bikes and helmets for the trainees.  This was an enjoyable and wet experience!!  A few puddles along the way.......  Well done to all the lads that took part and we look forward to next week's challenge!

Pictured above the lads getting set up with bikes before heading off on their cycle

4 Week Cycling Training Programme

Lad's Active - Mountain Biking

This week saw eight trainees from the lads active group partake in mountain biking under the guidance of Warner and William from Northwest Adventure Tours. This was a challenging and thoroughly enjoyable activity taking in the magnificent scenery of Cairns Wood and views of the surrounding area.

Men's Health Week - Pedal to Paddle

As part of Bike Week and in conjuction with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, the Lads Active group and some tutors took part in Pedal to Paddle.  This involved a leisurely cycle and a stand-up paddle board taster session in the beautiful surroundings of our local area. This is the first time that many of us got the opportunity to sample a SUP session and both activities were thoroughly enjoyed by all that took part.

We would like to thank Theresa from Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership for providing us with the opportunity to take part in this great event.  We would also like to express gratitude to the cycle and SUP tutors Warner, William and Vincent for all their help and support.

For more info:
www.sligosportsandrecreation.ie
www.bikeweek.ie

Trainees doing Stand Up Paddling at the back avenue

Men's Health Week - Pedal to Paddle

Taking place 15th of June from 2:30pm - 4:30 pm

Sligo CTC Cycling Initiative - Week 4

This was our final week of the cycling initiative and we cycled out by the Holy Well and onto Slishwood.  Slishwood is located on the southern shore of Lough Gill in a stunning location between the lake and the Ox Mountains.  Well done to all who participated in the 4 week challenge and good luck to Aideen on Sunday in the An Post 60k Yeats cycle of Sligo. 

Thanks to Warner and William for all their encouragement over the last few weeks. It was a very enjoyable experience.

Girls Only Triathlon Training

A group of girls from the centre are taking part in the Girls Only Triathlon on May 12th 2016 in Sligo. This triathlon involves a 100m swim, 6km cycle and a 2km run.  The girls started their training for it today using bikes and learning some cycling techniques.  Well done to all who are partaking in this fantastic challenge!

Sligo CTC Cycling Initiative - Week 3

It was a beautiful sunny day and we had a great turnout for the cycling initiative last Wednesday. We all gathered at the centre and cycled along the Garavogue River, crossed over the bridge at the Riverside Hotel, out by the hospital towards Ballinode, out the Dromahair Rd and then to Hazelwood. Hazelwood is located at Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill. The walks here are among the most beautiful with views from the trail toward Church Island, Cottage Island and Goat Island and the full expanse of Lough Gill. The fitness of the group is improving and next week is the last week of the cycling initiative. 

Sligo CTC Cycling Initiative - Week 2

This week we met at the Riverside Hotel and cycled along the track beside the Garavogue River, we crossed up onto the Tonaphoble Rd, down to the Holy Well and then up to Dooney Rock. This cycle was very enjoyable with a very tough hill on the way back but the amazing scenery on such a beautiful day made it all worth it.  Well done to all who took part!

Sligo CTC Cycling Initiative - Week 1

Last Wednesday afternoon a group of 12 trainees and 3 tutors from the centre started a 4 week cycling initiative led by North West Adventure Tours in conjunction with Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership. This initiative aims to encourage teenagers to cycle more often and to take on the challenge of completing the An Post Yeats Tour taking place on 1st May. This week we met at the Riverside Hotel to collect the bikes and cycled for 1½ hours. We cycled along the Garavogue river through Doorly Park, crossed up onto the Tonaphubble Road around by the Holy Well, back into Carraroe, down Pearse Road and back down around Cleveragh. This cycle was very enjoyable and tough at times, well for some of us anyway! Thanks to Warner for all his help and encouragement.