Sofa to Saddle – Return to Cycling Programme for Adults 55+
Return to Cycling programme for over 55’s
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership with The Bike Hub want to get you from the Sofa back into to the Saddle with our 6-week Cycle Programme for Adult Beginner / Novice Cyclists.
Aim of the programme
This programme is for people who have not cycled in many years. We want you to rediscover the joy and fun of cycling in a safe environment, with the bonus of improving your health and fitness. We have a beautiful parks and coastal route which we will be exploring during the programme. Whether you want to build your confidence for leisure cycling, or you enjoy meeting new people, this is the programme for you.
Participants should have access to their own bike for the duration of the programme. If you need help sourcing a bike please get in touch and we will try to help you.
How the programme will work
We will meet weekly on a Tuesaday in Blackrock park at the Booterstown End, beside the playground. We will start off in the park to cover the basic road instructions, safety, cycle preparation, clothing, maintenance and all aspects of cycling in a safe, fun environment.
In the weeks before the programme starts you will be asked to drop your bike to the Bike Hub in Dún Laoghaire for a free health ckeck.
Starting: Tuesday 5th of May running weeklyu until Tuesday 9th June 2026
Time: 11.00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Blackrock Park, the Booterstown end of the Park.
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Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
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