Wednesday 28th February 2007

CANARIES TRIP GETS UNDERWAY

The Annual Club Trip to the Canaries got underway last Saturday and a good group of members left for a week of Cycling and Sun on Gran Canaria. A full report of the week will appear in future notes.

MUNSTER CHALLENGE GETTING GOOD SUPPORT

The much-anticipated Munster Challenge for 2007 will take place over the weekend of 25^th to 27^th may. This challenge will involve cycling through all six counties of Munster. This charity cycle totals some 370 km (230 miles)- no mean feat in a car let alone a bicycle.

Deposits of €50 have been taken by Mark Power (Ballinroad) and other Committee Members and many of the first twenty places have been reserved. Any other interested members should get in touch as soon as possible.

Friday 25^th May            Dungarvan to Mallow via Fermoy                           85km

Overnight in Hibernian Hotel €50 pp B&B

Saturday 26^th May        Mallow to Limerick via Newcastle West,               173km

Tarbert-Kilimer Ferry and Ennis

Overnight in Clarion Suites part of Clarion Hotel €50 pp B&B

Sunday 27^th May          Limerick to Dungarvan via Cahir                           114km

 As most will see Saturday has a 100mile plus stage-this is an important milestone for any cyclist and makes the trip well worthwhile. Get training for this great event.

ROSSITER’S QUALITY MEATS TO SPONSOR FIRST COMPETITION OF THE YEAR

Local Butcher and Club Member, Liam Rossiter has kindly offered to sponsor the first competition of the year- the Individual Predict your Time Competition commencing on April 11^th for four weeks. This competition commences in a little over a month. Liam joined the club in 2006 and since that time has become an active member. The Committee would like to extend its thanks to Liam Rossiter as well as all our other sponsors who make our competitive programme such a success.

GOOD SUPPORT FOR CLUB’S WEEKEND SPINS

Large groups of cyclists are out cycling each weekend, no doubt in preparation for the forthcoming season. Saturday saw a group cycle to Cappoquin, Clashmore and Ardmore,whilst Sunday’s cyclists travelled all over the place: some to Lismore, some to The Vee, and others to Camphire Bridge. Venturing out were Enda Donnelly, Frank Browne, Tony Murray, Pat O’Driscoll, Siobhan Dunphy, Richie Power, Liam Rossiter, Eddie Hickey, and Mark Power.

BEGINNERS GROUP

Newcomers are welcome to join the group. 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 4^th March, will be led by Siobhan O’Mahony, so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water.

COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDER

A reminder to all Committee Members-the next meeting will be held in Minnie’s Bar on Monday, 5^th March at 8pm. Please note the 8pm start this being the last meeting before the clocks change.

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.  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               Rossiter Quality Meats-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)

CLUB WEBSITE

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

Wednesday 8th February 2007

CYCLISTS ALL OVER THE COUNTY IN FINE FEBRUARY WEATHER

Large numbers of cyclists continue to participate in week end spins. Saturday saw a group head to Kill via the coast road, on to Kilmeaden then back via the main road. Sunday saw two groups out with one heading to Kilmacthomas, the Carrick road and home with the other venturing up the Vee. Out cycling were Mark Power (Ballinroad), Benny Flynn,Mark Power(Abbeyside) Keith Walsh, Pádraig de Búrca,  Eddie Moore, Richie Power, Davy Tobin, Frank Browne, Colin Organ,  Francis Barry, , Enda Donnelly, Emma Walsh  Eamon O’Doherty, Vincent Feeney, Damien Travers and Eddie Hickey who is now a regular. This week saw another new cyclist-welcome to George Tutty.

BEGINNERS GROUP ONE YEAR ON

Several newcomers have already joined the group this year as mentioned above. It is in fact just over a year since this initiative commenced and the gains made by a number of members are enormous.

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 11^th  February, will be led by Enda Donnelly, 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

The Committee Meeting was held on Monday last the in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside. The Munster Challenge details were finalised and will be published next week. Watch this space for accommodation details and the route.

CLUB WEBSITE

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