Wednesday 31st January 2007

RECORD NUMBERS CYCLING FOR JANUARY

 

The largest number of cyclists so far this year took to the road last week-end. Saturday saw a group head to Cappoquin, Clashmore, Ardmore and Old Parish and Sunday saw a large group head up the Vee with some cyclists turning at Lismore. Out cycling were Mark Power (Ballinroad), Benny Flynn, Keith Walsh, Pádraig de Búrca, Pat O’Driscoll, Eddie Moore, Richie Power, Davy Tobin, Frank Browne, Colin Organ,  Frances Barry,  Enda Donnelly, Dane Power, Emma Walsh  Eamon O’Doherty, Brett Lynam, Michael Dee, Frank O’Rourke, Liam Rossiter, Vincent Feeney and Keith Radley. Also seen out was Vincent “Bobo” Tutty no doubt preparing for Gran Canaria in one months time. Newcomer Eddie Hickey has already become a regular travelling to Lismore and back at a solid pace.

 

 

BEGINNERS GROUP ONE YEAR ON

 

As previously mentioned several newcomers have already joined the group this year. It is in fact just over a year since this initiative commenced and the gains made by a number of members are enormous. Pat O’Driscoll is a great recommendation having set out for the first time this week-end 12 months ago and is now a regular member of the large group covering good distances and heading over challenging terrain such as the Vee and beyond.

 

There is no reason to be hesitant, as The Dungarvan Credit Union Cycling Club has set up a roster of club members to accompany anyone wishing to start cycling. All you need is a bike and some enthusiasm. A Committee member will travel with anyone interested for any distance and at a slow pace to introduce them to the pleasure of cycling. Spins will set out from The Square on Sundays at 10am, but will be separate from the usual group. Come along and enjoy the sport.

 

Next weeks group, Sunday 4th February, will be led by Chairman Pádraig de Búrca, so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water.

 

 

ALL IRELAND TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

 

This year Dungarvan Credit Union Cycling Club is delighted to be hosting the National Time Trial Championships in late June. This will be an opportunity to see the cream of Irish cyclists competing on our doorstep. More details will follow.

 

The full schedule of events for 2007 is listed below with the new addition. We now cater for all standards of cyclists: beginners, leisure and competitive up to and including National Titles!

 

 

2007 CALENDAR

  

24 Feb                        Canaries Trip (Saturday to Saturday)

11 Apr                        Individual Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 2nd May

09 May                       O’Mahony Cycles & Nursery Summer Series, 8 Wednesdays, finishing 4th July

13 May                       Kelly Pharmacy Road Race (Sunday) 12 pm

26-27 May                  Munster Challenge

06 June                     Club Championship Graded 5k Time Trial

10 June                     Wicklow 200 (Sunday)

07 July                      Ring of Kerry Cycle (Saturday) * to be confirmed

22 July                      Club Day (Sunday)

08 Aug                      Ger Wyley Sports Team Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 29th August

15-16 Sept                End-of-Season Trip...destination to be finalised (Saturday / Sunday)

05 Oct                      Club Annual General Meeting (Friday)

 

 

COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDER

 

The next Committee Meeting will be held on Monday the 5th February at 8pm in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside. Please note the 8pm start time is for the winter months and meetings will revert to the later time when the clocks change. The Munster Challenge details will be finalised at this meeting.

 

 

CLUB WEBSITE

 

Don't forget the club web site for results, photos and results archive: www.dungarvancyclingclub.org

Wednesday 24 January 2007

GOOD NUMBERS CONTINUE TO CYCLE IN JANUARY

 

Large groups of cyclists continue to take part in weekend spins. The rapid approach of the Canaries Trip is no doubt motivating a few members. Taking to the road last weekend on a spin to Lismore and the Vee on Saturday and Camphire on Sunday were:  Mark Power (Ballinroad), Benny Flynn, Keith Walsh, Pádraig de Búrca, Pat O’Driscoll, Eddie Moore, Richie Power, Davy Tobin, Justin Coonan, Mark Power (Abbeyside), Siobhan Dunphy,  Frank Browne, Colin Organ,  Frances Barry, Eddie Hickey, Enda Donnelly, Damien Travers, Eamon O’Doherty  and welcome back to and Mark Windross. Also seen out were Tony Elstead, Martin “Dusty” Veale and Vincent “Bobo” Tutty.

 

 

ALL IRELAND TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

 

This year Dungarvan Credit Union Cycling Club is delighted to be hosting the National Time Trial Championships in late June. This will be an opportunity to see the cream of Irish cyclists competing on our doorstep. More details will follow.

 

 

The full  schedule of events for 2007 is listed below with the new addition. We now cater for all standards of cyclists : beginners, leisure and competitive up to and including National Titles!

 

 

2007 CALENDAR

 

24 Feb                       Canaries Trip (Saturday to Saturday)

11 Apr                        Individual Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 2nd May

09 May                      O’Mahony Cycles & Nursery Summer Series, 8 Wednesdays, finishing 4th July

13 May                      Kelly Pharmacy Road Race (Sunday) 12 pm

26-27 May                 Munster Challenge

06 June                    Club Championship Graded 5k Time Trial

10 June                    Wicklow 200 (Sunday)

07 July                     Ring of Kerry Cycle (Saturday) * to be confirmed

22 July                     Club Day (Sunday)

08 Aug                     Ger Wyley Sports Team Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 29th August

15-16 Sept               End-of-Season Trip...destination to be finalised (Saturday / Sunday)

05 Oct                     Club Annual General Meeting (Friday)

 

 

SPONSORSHIP INTEREST

 

The first competitive club event for 2007, the Individual Predict-your-Time Competition is currently without a sponsor.  This event takes place over 4 weeks in April and is headlined in the notes over a 6 week period. Any member or interested party with an eye to sponsorship exposure is welcome to contact any committee member for more details.

 

 

BEGINNERS GROUP

 

The successful initiative of last year is off to a great start already with several newcomers joining the group. To encourage more participation in cycling The Dungarvan Credit Union Cycling Club has set up a roster of club members to accompany anyone wishing to start cycling. All you need is a bike and some enthusiasm. A Committee member will travel with anyone interested for any distance and at a slow pace to introduce them to the pleasure of cycling. Spins will set out from The Square on Sundays at 10am, but will be separate from the usual group. Come along and enjoy the sport.

 

Next weeks group, Sunday 28th January, will be led by Michael “Spider” Dee, so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water.

 

 

COMMITTEE MEETING

 

The next Committee Meeting will be held on Monday the 5th February at 8pm in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside. Please note the 8pm start time is for the winter months and meetings will revert to the later time when the clocks change.

 

 

CLUB WEBSITE

 

Don't forget the club web site for results, photos and results archive: www.dungarvancyclingclub.org.  Thanks to Frank for his ongoing efforts

Wednesday 10th January 2007

2007 OFF TO A GREAT START

 

It was encouraging to see a large number of cyclists taking to the road last weekend and over the Christmas-New Year period. This heralds a great start to the 2007 season and it is hoped that this enthusiasm continues. A large group headed up to Lismore and Ballyduff on both days of the week-end in good weather on Saturday and heavy rain on Sunday. Taking part were Mark Power (Ballinroad),   Benny Flynn, Keith Walsh, Pádraig de Búrca, Pat O’Driscoll, Eddie Moore, Damien Travers, Keith Radley, Richie Power, Emma Walsh, Davy Tobin, Justin Coonan, Liam Rossiter. Welcome to Eddie Hickey who was accompanied by Frances Barry and sensibly turned at Cappagh in the bad weather.

 

 

2007 CALENDAR ANNOUNCED

 

 A full schedule of events for 2007 has now been finalised. This caters for all standards of cyclists : beginners, leisure and competitive. Last Monday’s Committee meeting saw some fine tuning and further planning.

 

Special mention should be made of next year’s “Munster Challenge” which will be a charity event held over 2½ days. The aim is to cycle through all 6 counties of Munster between Friday lunchtime and Sunday afternoon - no mean feat when the distances are added. More details to follow in coming weeks.

 

24 Feb          Canaries Trip (Saturday to Saturday)

11 Apr           Individual Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 2nd May

09 May          O’Mahony Cycles & Nursery Summer Series, 8 Wednesdays, finishing 4th July

13 May          Kelly Pharmacy Road Race (Sunday) 12 pm

26-27 May      Munster Challenge

06 June         Club Championship Graded 5k Time Trial

10 June         Wicklow 200 (Sunday)

07 July          Ring of Kerry Cycle (Saturday) * to be confirmed

22 July          Club Day (Sunday)

08 Aug          Ger Wyley Sports Team Predict-your-Time Competition, 4 Wednesdays, finishing 29th August

15-16 Sept     End-of-Season Trip...destination to be finalised (Saturday / Sunday)

05 Oct           Club Annual General Meeting (Friday)

 

 

BEGINNERS GROUP FOR 2007

 

Get fit for 2007 and take up cycling! The sucessful initiative of last year has returned for 2007. To encourage more participation in cycling The Dungarvan Credit Union Cycling Club has set up a roster of club members to accompany anyone wishing to start cycling. All you need is a bike and some enthusiasm. A Committee member will travel with anyone interested for any distance and at a slow pace to introduce them to the pleasure of cycling. Spins will set out from The Square on Sundays at 10am, but will be separate from the usual group. Come along, enjoy the sport and stick with your New Years Resolution to work off that Christmas Turkey and Pudding.

 

Next weeks group, Sunday 14th January, will be led by Justin Coonan, so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water.

 

 

CLUB WEBSITE

 

Don't forget the club web site for results, photos and results archive: www.dungarvancyclingclub.org.  Thanks to Frank for his ongoing efforts.
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