The Lake Foundation Cycling Club sprung forward this season with a cycle through South Norwood Country Club and Beckenham Palace Park.  Cycling Instructors Jo and Selena navigated the group along some surprising quiet Croydon back routes.

The level paths of South Norwood Country Park was a stark contrast to the hilly terrain of Beckenham Palace Park. Muscles got a good workout and riders were thankful for the snack and water breaks after climbs.

 The cycling group is made up of people at different cycling proficiency and fitness levels. It was good to see members practice tips they learnt on how to cycle up hills. By way of a reminder you can check watch the British Cycling Federation video on climbing technique.

Meanwhile we were pleased to learn that one of our regular riders booked a free one-to-one session with Cycle Instructor Selena before the session. “Doing the class made me more confident riding in the roads with traffic, especially coming up to Junctions”.

Cycle Instructor is a great resource for the community of Croydon and beyond. They provide one-to-one and group training sessions where you will learn practical skills and gain an understanding of how to cycle on today’s roads. To book a session go to the Cycling Instructor website, http://www.cyclinginstructor.com

Our next ride is on Saturday 28 May 2016. Email events@thelakefoundation.com to join.