28th February
WEEKEND SPINS
Weatherwise it was
another great weekend and once again the club had large numbers on the roads.
Saturday saw a big group going down the coast road, heading across to
Kilmacthomas and Carrick before returning home. The other group went to
Ballymacarbry, Newcastle and Clogheen before climbing The Vee and coming back
via Lismore. We had another huge
crowd in The Square on Sunday morning and there was a variety of spins on
offer. The biggest group went over The Vee via Ballymacarbry and Clogheen.
Another bunch took on the Carrick, Clonmel circuit and more riders went to
Lismore and back.
Weekend spins will
continue to meet at John Foley’s, Kilrush on Saturday and The Square on Sunday,
both at 9.30am.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
New beginners group
completed a 6 mile circuit; From the Square along bypass to Kilrush, Carriglea
School, Kilmurray and back to Kilrush by the old glass factory site. With the
longer evenings now, commit to a similar distance twice a week; once during
mid-week, and on Sunday with the group. Increase the distance by a mile or two
at most per week only when you feel ready to do so. This Kilmurray route is
ideal, because when you return to Kilrush, there are so many options along the
town bypass to add on an extra mile or two. After about a month you may be
comfortable doing approximately 10 miles. You're on your way!
If you are interested
in such a distance, come along on Sunday mornings for a 9.35 start. Helmet
compulsory. Don't worry about not having all the gear, and fancy jerseys
etc...wear comfortable warm clothing, and gloves. Bike & cycling advice
will be free!
RACING - Tralee
3 DCC riders travelled
to Tralee for the Lacey Cup race - the traditional season opener in Munster
cycling.In the handicapped race, the A4 riders were first to start, then,
Dungarvan's Brian Hallisey and Maurice Hickey went off with the A3s, Enda
Donnelly went off with the A2s and finally the A1s set off from Tralee. Brian Hallisey had a minor mechanical
problem early in the race but he did well to get in with the A1 train and this
group soon swept up the A2s, who in turn had caught the A3s, all in the first
quarter of the race. On the first
climb of Gleann na nGealt the move of the day went with 4 of the strongest A1s
making a break for it. Although
the chasing bunch moved along at a good pace, the four in front set a new
course record to stay clear to the finish and Sean Lacey won ahead of Paul
Griffin and Stephen Barret. Maurice
and Brian showed their good form to put in some attacks during the race and
Enda finished in the bunch, so a satisfying start to the racing season in
beautiful spring sunshine for all 3.
Next week's race is in
Broadford Co. Limerick, where some more Dungarvan riders plan to make their
season's debut.
WOMENS CYCLING
WEEKEND 27-28 MARCH
A training weekend
will take place in Mullingar at the Annebrook House Hotel. This event is about
getting women of all ages and fitness levels together for a coached cycling
weekend; to build social links between female cyclists and to encourage
participation in cycling be it in sportifs; leisure events; commuting or at
competition level. For full information go online www.womenscycling.ie
CYCLING QUOTE
“We are healed from
suffering only by experiencing it to the full!” - Marcel Proust
21st February
WEEKEND SPINS
As is the norm these
days the club spins were very well attended again last weekend. Indeed it's a
sign of the strength of the club that there are so many people out cycling now
that it's not possible to list everyone any more. The freezing fog that covered
the town on both mornings wasn't enough to deter the hardy regulars, new faces,
and old faces returning from hibernation.
On Saturday one group stayed
on the main road to Castlemartyr and back, while a second group went to
Cappoquin, Knockanore, Youghal and Ardmore.
Sunday saw some riders
heading down the coast road to Bonmahon, Kill and Kilmeaden, and across to
Portlaw before going home via Carroll's Cross. A second bunch went to Tallow,
Camphire and home via Cappoquin.
Weekend spins will
continue to meet at John Foley’s, Kilrush on Saturday and The Square on Sunday,
both at 9.30am.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
You may have seen the
posters and flyers around town. This group meets at 9:35am in The Square every
Sunday morning and is an excellent introduction to cycling in a group and
improving your fitness. We will give you a cycle to remember at your pace....
if you keep it up for 10 weeks, your pace will be our pace! Remember, the key
to improvement is consistency. Contact 087-2071388,wicklow200@hotmail.com.
CYCLING QUOTE
“Roads that had seemed
charming, picturesque or dramatic to cycle along, seemed to me now, as a
motorist, merely roads – in other words, just dreary, empty time before we
reached our destination.” - Matt Seaton, The Escape Artist
NEXT COMMITTEE
MEETING
The next committee
meeting will take place on Monday 1st March at 8pm in Minnie's Bar,
Abbeyside.
SMARTER TRAVEL
You might have seen in
the papers that Waterford County Council is preparing a bid for Dungarvan to be
a pilot area for smarter travel in Ireland. They are looking for people's views
on transport, work, recreation etc. and as a cyclist you may have something
useful to offer to the bid.
February 15 2010
WEEKEND SPINS
Good cycling weather at
the weekend brought large numbers out on club spins, covering most of the
county on various routes.
On Saturday one group
went to Mahon Bridge, Carroll's Cross, Kill and home on the coast road while
another went to Carrick, Portlaw, Kilmeaden and home via the main road.
Sunday was Valentine's
day but this didn't stop a large crowd assembling in The Square. Obviously
plenty of brownie points had been built up. One group went to Ballymac,
Clogheen and over The Vee and a second bunch went to Ballyduff, Tallow,
Camphire and home.Weekend spins will continue to meet at John Foley’s, Kilrush
on Saturday and The Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
This Option
"C" Beginner spin continues to go from strength to strength. Sunday
saw cyclists go to Cappoquin, Kilmolash and home on the bog road.
You may have seen the
posters and flyers around town. This group meets at 9:35am in The Square every
Sunday morning and is an excellent introduction to cycling in a group and
improving your fitness. We will give you a cycle to remember at your pace....
if you keep it up for 10 weeks, your pace will be our pace! Remember, the key
to improvement is consistency.
CYCLING QUOTE
“In the depth of
winter, I finally learned that there was within me an invincible summer” -
Albert Camus extols the virtues of winter training. He went on to win the
Summer Series that year, proving unbeatable in the gallop up Ballinamuck.
February 7 2010
WEEKEND SPINS
Club spins were well
attended again last weekend. We had a big group on the road on Saturday which
split in Lismore with some riders going to Ballyduff, Tallow and home via
Camphire, and others going to the top of The Vee and back by The Cats.
We are getting very
impressive numbers in The Square on Sundays and last weekend was no exception.
Two groups headed down the coast road to Bonmahon and Kill, coming back via
Kilmeaden and Carroll's cross.
DCC would like to
remind those members that drive in to meet the spins that bikes are compulsory
and should not be forgotten.
Weekend spins will
continue to meet at John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturday and The Square on Sunday,
both at 9.30am.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
This Option
"C" Beginner spin is going from strength to strength. Many of our
recent regulars were missing last Sunday, and yet we had a very good group of 8
cyclists, all of whom were first-timers with this spin. Some did a short 10
mile loop to Killishal and home by backroads around Ballinacourty, Cappagh.
Others moved on to a more challenging distance by going to the Welcome Inn and
back, while the main group travelled at a gentle pace to Lismore. It was
decided to return by Ballylea and Kilbree on the far side of the river to
Cappoquin. Unfortunately we were to face a strong headwind on the return to
Dungarvan, but the group reduced the pace and stayed together to finish well.
Anyone considering
joining with us on Sunday mornings may be able to fit in a midweek spin from
now on as the evenings are getting longer. A 45-minute to one-hour spin on a
regular basis once a week will help you to increase your fitness level very
quickly. Do not aim to cycle too quickly...your aim over the first 6 to 8 weeks
should be to increase the distance you cycle. The general rule of thumb is to
increase your distance by approximately 10% each week. So if you are capable of
cycling 5 miles, the following would be a good progression over the 6 weeks: 5
miles; 6 miles; 8 miles; 9 miles; 10 miles; 10 miles. Stay at this distance for
a week or two, and then push up the distance once again. Don't forget to drink
before, during and after your spin.
DUNGARVAN CC OPEN ROAD
RACE
Dungarvan CC are
pleased to welcome Specsavers as sponsor of our annual road race. This will be
held on May 16th and
is an opportunity to witness competitive racing from some of the country's top
cyclists. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Joe Kelly for his
generosity in effort and sponsorship of this race over the last number of
years. Much appreciated.
CYCLING QUOTE
“I thought of that
while riding my bike.”
- Albert Einstein, on
the theory of relativity
1st FEBRUARY
WEEKEND SPINS
The good weather at the
weekend meant there were large numbers of club members on the roads.On Saturday
one group went to Cappoquinn, Villierstown, Aglish, Clashmore, Ardmore and Old
Parish. A second group went to Carrick, Portlaw, Kill and Bonmahon, before
taking the hilly route into Stradbally through Ballydwane and Ballyvooney.
Tremendous fun. Really.On Sunday three groups left The Square. One bunch went
to Youghal, coming back via Ardmore and Old Parish. Another group did Cappoquinn, Villierstown, Aglish,
Clashmore, Ardmore and Old Parish and a third group went to Affane and Lismore.
Your scribe's normally reliable internal satnav led us astray a couple of times
so if anyone wants to donate a new Garmin 705 to me I won't be too
offended.Weekend spins will continue to meet at John Foley’s Kilrush on
Saturday and The Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
Cold weather on Sunday
last did not deter our regulars on this spin. In fact, so regular are some at
this stage that they can no longer be called beginners! Proof of the pudding
really, because these cyclists now cycle to Lismore and back with ease. The pace
is kept easy, and that's the way we want to keep it. Last Sunday some went to
Affane (10 miles) and back, while others completed the 30 mile Lismore
out-and-back. On any Sunday where we have new faces, we recommend going to The
Welcome Inn (7 miles) and returning directly, or around our regular Whitechurch
route. A group leader will stay with you. If you are thinking of joining with
us we meet at 9.30 on Sundays and wait for a few minutes after the main club
spin has departed. A beginner spin for you may be 5 miles, and if that is your
starting point, well that's where we will take you. If you feel able for a bit
more, we can do that too. Our regulars have spoken in recent weeks about
varying the route. This will make spins more interesting and enjoyable. Finally,
as the cold weather sticks with us please wear several layers when cycling. A
wind-proof jacket will also be helpful to you.
WWAC 10 MILE RACE
Thanks to the members
who gave up their time to steward the WWAC 10 mile road race last Sunday. It
was much appreciated. Also, well done to the DCC members who took part and
recorded some fast times.
BLARNEY CC
SPORTIVE
The rescheduled Blarney
CC sportive takes place next Sunday, February 7th. If anyone wants to arrange
transport or to meet up there please post a message on the website notice
board.
CYCLING QUOTE
“I say 'Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to
do.'”
Jens
Voigt again, on being asked how he deals with the pain in his legs.
