RAPHA MELBOURNE 101+ OPEN SKILLS SESSIONS

Overview

Build confidence in a group riding setting and meet like-minded riders in a safe and accessible environment at Albert Park. Our Rapha 101 sessions provide a stepping stone to other Rapha rides, such as our Starters Group on our Southside Open Ride. These rides are open for anyone, from any level of bicycle experience with any bike (flat-bars included) - no RCC Membership necessary. SCHEDULE; 7.30am Meet at Albert Park Basketball Courts, just next to pit lane. Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before the sessions starts so we can begin on time. 7.30am - 8.00am Ride Guidelines Briefing The session will begin with an introduction to group riding and road riding skills, covering the important elements of bunch riding from the Rapha Melbourne Ride Guidelines, featuring a live, bicycle-less demonstration by our Ride Leaders to let you focus on the basics without any distractions. 8.00am - 9.00am Practise Laps We'll be staying within the park limits with a warm up lap, followed by a series of laps. We'll stop each time to refresh on a particular road-riding basic. 9.00am - 9.30am Debrief & Coffee We'll head to Halcyon Days for a quick debrief and a chance for additional questions before wrapping up the session at approximately In the event of poor/wet weather/other, we will make a decision by 6.30am the morning of the session if it is cancelled. This cancellation notice will be posted on the Rapha Melbourne Instagram page. See you there!