Cycling Ulster's "Women's Big Day Out" at the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre in Newcastle Co-Down was a enormous success...An interesting day with workshops and tuition...chapeau to the Cycling Ulster's and CI's women's commission to bring 60 same minded ladies together!! (Sat 15th Oct)

What this girls do for promoting women’s cycling is amazing…they had a wee moment..lol

We had a few good men too!!

The CU Chairman Tommy joined the fun...

Some of the volunteers, and organisers who done massive work behind the scene…thank you

2 legends…one goal…

And talking about legends!! Phillip Mc Callen, co-sponsor of the event…have a look at what he offers >> https://www.facebook.com/phillip.mccallen

Some went for a MTB exercise with Claire Young (CI board)

And some went dancing….

Even met a Belgian girl from the Houffalize area (Belgian province of Luxembourg in the Ardennes) who works for the Tollymore centre as trainee of Sport NI….we had a conversation in french for a bit …

Talking about French…Lucie Chenet Rea ( Originally from Paris) who presented a Yoga class in the afternoon…you can found out more about Lucie on https://www.instagram.com/lucieyoga_/

Elaine Cahill (CI Women’s Commission) was wearing a polka dress for the occasion, and a pretty one too!!

Ex-BP graduate Craig Rea in his old belgian guest team colours with his mum Julie of Women’s CU

The afternoon sessions start, first a talk and answering questions session from Eve Mc Crystal and Deirdre Quinn…see photo below

All safely home after morning work out..

Training for success class in the afternoon

The 3 new off-road instructors Gillian, Julie and Audrey proudly showing their certificates

Bike repair and service lessons with Gary McKeegan who is a Coach, and lecturer in sport, also a specialist in endurance and outdoor activities

Testing some electric bikes, with Gordy Roberts (International bike mechanic & ex-sponsor BP) who helped out with Phillip McCallen providing the bikes and some advice