Fingal County Council is running a Sofa to saddle course for people aged 55 and over who want to get back cycling.The Sofa to Saddle course is a 10-week course run by the Age & Opportunity and the Active Travel Section of Fingal County Council. The council said that the goal of the course is to help people over 55 years of age get back cycling independently.It starts from Tuesday, June 23rd, at Racecourse Park in Dublin 13,from 10am to 11:30am.The council said: The course will help participants to relearn the basics of cycling independently, focusing on balance, bike control, gearing and braking.The course is free to take part in, but registering is vital as places are limited.Fingal County Council said it can provide bicycles for use during the course, but all participants are required to bring their own helmets.The council added: The Course is most suitable for people who have previously cycled and want to regain their confidence. If you are a complete beginner, we would recommend one-to-one lessons with an instructor first.To register for a place, sign up here.