CCC Winter Women’s 4 Week Program

New to cycling or looking to build confidence riding in a group?

Join our supportive 4-week women’s program designed to help you feel comfortable, capable, and connected on the bike, building towards a goal event on the 13 June, 2026.

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Thinking about getting into cycling but not sure where to start? This program is for you.

The Canberra Cycling Club Women’s Come & Try Program is a 4-week structured training program designed to help you build confidence riding on the road and in a group — in a supportive, welcoming environment.

• You don’t need to be super fit.
• You don’t need to have it all figured out.
• You just need to show up.

Across the four weeks, you’ll learn:

• Group riding skills and bunch etiquette
• Braking, cornering, and road awareness
• How to feel more confident and in control on the bike
• How to ride with others (without the stress)

You’ll also meet a great group of women to ride with — because cycling is even better shared!

The 4 week program builds towards a goal event of your choice, either the first CCC Winter Criterium of the season on 13 June or a 60km group road ride with climbs.

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Key Info

• What: 4 week come and try structured training program
• When: 17 May - 13 June 2026
• Who: Open to all women and non-binary people aged 15 and over
• Where: Our first introductory session will be at the Verandah, Alivio Tourist Park.
• Licences: We'll help you take out a 4-week free trial (see below)

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Program Details

• 2 coached sessions per week
• Guidance from Canberra Cycling Club Coach, Alban
• Mentoring and on-bike support from former professional cyclist Chloe Hosking
• A clear, structured progression each week
• A supportive, no-pressure environment

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Equipment

• Drop-bar road bike (no Time Trial aero bars or flat bar bikes)
• Australian standards approved helmet
• A warning device such as a bell
• Appropriate clothing, water bottle, puncture repair kit etc
• Working front and rear lights for those early mornings!

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About the Session

The session:

• is run by volunteers from the club
• is open to new and existing riders from all clubs
• is a social, supportive, and inclusive
• is focussed on building cycling foundations to get you started, and keep you cycling

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Registration

To manage our record-keeping and participation reporting we require all participants to register via EntryBoss.

In line with AusCycling requirements, each session is limited to 15 participants.

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Licences

We have designed this program around AusCycling’s 4 Week Free Trial Membership. You can learn more here: https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/free-trial

We will sign up for this membership during the first session on 17 May, 2026.

If you don't hold a licence but would like to attend you can take out a free trial licence on the AusCycling website.

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Scratching

• Scratching (Refunds) - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off. See top of this page for the ‘Scratching’ deadline.
• Event Cancellation - Riders will be provided with a full refund if we cancel the program for any reason.
• Refunds - Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or if you ‘scratch’ after the cut off. We will not provide pro rata refunds if one or two outside sessions cannot go ahead due to adverse weather conditions.

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Contact Information

Canberra Cycling Club

• ccc@canberracyclingclub.org.au