Club Notes / Next week’s spins
Last Saturday week we had two members taking part in the Chain Gang sportive around the scenic Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Rob Dalton and Ger Ryan. Well done lads on completing the event. It must have been spectacular in the lovely weather!!
Ger Ryan, Rob Dalton and Jeff Punch at the Chain Gang sportive in Tralee
Rob ascending the Conor Pass
On Tuesday evening a few members were out mountain biking on Coum hill, also we had the usual evening club spin where they took on the popular Nenagh, Portroe, Ballina, Birdhill loop.
Thurs evening Pat Bergin, Eoin Woods and Liam Callaghan went to Cloughjordan Mountain biking. When they were finishing up they were on a fast descent through the trees where Pat unfortunately caught one of them with his handlebars and in turn the bike (after losing Pat 😉 ) went flying saddle first into another tree, luckily he avoided impact himself and avoided serious injury but the saddle broke in the impact… The joys of it!!
On Sunday morning we had 12 members out on the club spin. It was arranged we would join up with members of our Neighbouring Lower Ormond cycling club in Borrisokane last weekend and with 8 of their members turning up we had a fine group on the road. Everyone cycled together to Riverstown at a good pace (30km/hr) and the full group stayed together until there, it really goes to show you how the Intermediate group have really developed this season. After splitting in Birr the intermediate group returned by Walsh Park and Borrisokane, a total distance of 73km while our senior group continued on to Lorrha, Carrigahorig, Terryglass and back to Nenagh. Everyone had a great morning out and said it was lovely to mix with our neighbouring club from Borrisokane.
NTW Sunday club spin and we were joined by members of Lower Ormond CC
We would like to give you a sneak peek at our new winter club kit that will be arriving very soon.
Next week’s Club Training spins are as follows:
PLEASE NOTE: All evening spins now require front & rear lights and “Hi Vis” clothing.
The evenings are closing in very fast now and getting dark earlier so in the next couple of weeks we will be reviewing our evening spins so keep an eye on the website and club emails for updates.
Tuesday:
- Club training spin leaving from Moynans at 6pm. Avg speed on the evening between 28/30kph
- Mountain biking at 6pm on Coum hill, Ballywilliam. Please contact Liam for exact meeting point on 087 6322618
Wednesday: Club intermediate spin leaving from Moynans at 7pm. This is our new club night spin. Avg speed between 25/27kph. Lights/high viz jackets essential.
Thursday: Club training spin leaving from Moynans at 6pm. Avg speed on the evening between 28/30kph.
Sunday: Usual 9am spin leaving from Moynans.
Intermediate group: Moynans, Moneygall, Dunkerrin, Templemore, Borrisoleigh, Nenagh(70km). Link to Strava route here.
Senior group: Moynans, Moneygall, Roscrea, Templemore, Borrisoleigh, Nenagh (82km). Link to Strava route here.
Dates for your diary!!
Club AGM – Wednesday 28th Oct – 8pm Dapp Inn. We expect to see a good turnout of members on the night. It is important to make an effort to attend.
Awards Dinner – Saturday 14th November – Thatched Cottage Ballycommon (Details closer to the time)
Have a great week folks!