Syls CC Annual Training & Development

Couch-to-50KM

Next Intake Spring 2025

You've thought about it, haven't you, watching on with envy as professional-looking cyclists pass you on the roads.

Whether you are new to the sport or just looking to get back in the saddle, sign up for this excellent Couch to 50KM training programme. Syls CC commenced this annual programme in 2021. Our fifth programme will commence in Spring 2025. It is an ideal opportunity for you and your friends to shake off the winter blues and get out into the fresh air and open spaces. For an inexperienced cyclist, starting can be a scary prospect. This easy-to-follow plan will get you clocking up the Km's in no time at all.

The programme will combine classroom theory sessions with practical on-the-road spins. The theory sessions will include bike safety, cadence, gearing, nutrition, etc. The spins will incrementally grow from around 10KM up to 50KM. The spins are designed to accommodate your pace and include social coffee stops. Places are allocated on a first-come basis. Successful participants will be awarded the coveted "SylsCC Couch to 50 medals"

The Couch to 50KM programme usually happens once per year during spring. If you're reading this during the off-season, we encourage you to reach out via contact@sylscc.ie and we'll be happy to help you find a suitable option.

Louise Fuller, 2022 Group

“I joined the Couch to 50KM with a friend, hoping to learn more about the mechanics of cycling & to improve my cycling ability. I hadn't counted on making a whole group of new friends along the way! I had been a solo cyclist for a number of years previously and had entered & enjoyed some of the An Post Sportives around the country. So technically, I wasn't starting from the couch. The Couch to 50k community were and still are a fantastic support & encouragement to me. I would definitely recommend signing up to it & then see where it takes you!”