HER Outdoors - Ready to Roll Programme

Join Chain Gang CC for a 4-week women’s cycling programme in Tralee.

Open to beginners, solo riders, and those returning to cycling, the series includes group rides, yoga, a bike maintenance workshop, guest speakers, and a graduation ride with a very Special Guest!

Delivered in collaboration with Cycling Ireland, The Chain Gang CC, and Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, this 4-week series is open to women of all cycling backgrounds, from beginners to solo riders looking to connect with a club or group.

Two groups to choose from:

• Greenway Group – Perfect for those starting out, returning from a break, or who just enjoy relaxed, social spins.

• Road Group – For women who already ride solo or train on their own and want to try club spins, meet others, or build confidence in a group. Great for triathletes too!

Session 1 - 23rd August is free.
Remaining sessions can be booked individually or combined for a discount price of €30 for the full programme.

Programme Schedule – Get Rolling with Chain Gang CC

Start Location: Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee
All sessions begin at 09:30 sharp — please arrive early and be ready to roll!

Saturday 23rd August – Ready to Roll

• 09:30 – Group Ride (approx. 1hr ride / 1.5hr total time including stops)

• 11:15 – Yoga & Mobility Session (45 mins) with Maeve Ferris (Ebb & Flow)

• Followed by coffee & chats at Meadowlands

Saturday 30th August – Bike Maintenance & Ride

• 09:30 – Bike Maintenance Workshop (1 hour) with Tina & Ray Clarke (RaycSports)

• 10:30 – Group Ride (approx. 1hr ride / 1.5hr total time)

Saturday 6th September – Ride + Guest Talk

09:30 – Group Ride (approx. 1.5 hours including stops)
11:15 – Guest Talk with Fiola Foley (45 mins)

Fiola, a Kerry native and former international rower (and soon-to-be masters competitor), is a passionate advocate for women in sport. She’s the founder of Four Seasons Collective and a Cycling Ireland Bike Like Me ambassador, working to empower more women to ride.

She’ll be chatting with us about:

• Making cycling part of your lifestyle

• Her own sporting journey

• And what’s helped her stay motivated across disciplines

Saturday 13th September – Graduation Ride with Imogen Cotter

09:30 – Group Ride with special guest Imogen Cotter
Join us for a celebratory group spin led by Irish international cyclist Imogen Cotter, who’ll be riding and chatting with both groups.

Mid-ride coffee stop in Fenit
Both groups will roll out together before splitting on the return leg (Greenway Group & Road Group).

12:30 – Guest Talk & Wrap-Up at Meadowlands Hotel
Imogen will share her journey from leisure cycling to the pro peloton, discuss resilience, recovery, and what keeps her motivated on and off the bike.

Final coffee, Q&A & farewell
Let’s wrap up the programme together, celebrate the miles ridden, and talk about next steps.

Runs Saturdays, August 23rd to September 13th

Rides start at 09:30

All fitness levels welcome. Any bike welcome. Ages 18+

⚠️ Note: This is not a “learn to cycle” programme. A basic level of cycling competency is required — you should be able to ride independently and use brakes/gears confidently.

After registering, you’ll receive a short follow-up email to confirm your ride group and help us tailor the experience to your level.

Insurance & Membership Info:
Cycling Ireland membership is not required for your first three introductory rides — you’re covered under our club’s introductory insurance.

If you continue beyond this (e.g. future club spins or ongoing participation after the programme), you’ll need to take out Cycling Ireland membership.

We’ll have a discounted rate available for new members as part of this programme, and we’ll guide you through the sign-up process when the time comes!

If you have any questions or queries, please reach out to stevie.griffin@cyclingireland.ie