Coaching Day with Ciarán Power
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00AM Coaching Day on Saturday 11th February
Following the success of last year's Coaching Day , retired professional cyclist Ciaran Power has agreed to cross the county border again this February to share his hard-earned wisdom with us. Ciarán will no doubt make his mark when he returns to racing with Comeragh CC this season, though he will be better known for having represented Ireland internationally, including being a Double Olympian. While our personal goals may be a little more modest, they can only benefit from some advice on targetting our training regime / improving our cycling technique.
The format of Coaching Day will be similar to last year, though less formal.
This is to allow people more opportunity to have their particular questions answered.
Provisionally, the plan for Saturday 11th Feb., is:
9am - 9:15am Sign-on at Hotel Kilkenny
9:15am - 9:45am Route plan. Briefing from Ciarán Power
10am - 1pm Spin (approx 3 hours) *
1pm - 1:30pm Shower in First Active Gym of Hotel Kilkenny / at home (if preferred!)
1:45pm - Reconvene for Lunch in Hotel Kilkenny, followed by.....
- 4:30pm .....informal Q&A session with Ciarán Power.
* The spin will be 70-80km, & there will be hills. The plan is to complete the spin in under 3 hours, so, taking pauses (for Ciarán to lecture us) into account, the pace will be around 27-29kmph, think "fast" Sunday group in other words.
Given the "Q&A" format of the latter part of 'Coaching Day', if you have any queries relating to your cycling this is your chance to put them to a former professional. It might be worth bringing pen & paper to scribble down key notes.
For insurance purposes anyone wishing to attend the Coaching Day must have Cycling Ireland membership, and, since the Coaching Day will be part-subsidised by MCC it is open to current club members only. But it's never too late to join, check out the Link to Membership Form on the right! The cost to members (Coaching, showers, lunch, Q&A) is just €25, this will need to be paid in advance to ensure people who express an interest do actually attend, & as previously, numbers will be limited.
Since 11th February is less than 3 weeks away, please text Fiona (086 8146607) asap to reserve a place.
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