CLUB TOURING PAGE
WEST WICKLOW
WEST WICKLOW SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
START BASKETBALL ARENA TALLAGHT
TIME 9AM
DISTANCE 100KMS
Sunday 21st. September
Dear Secretary,
We would be obliged if you could pass the word to your club members and friends, that CRCC are holding a cycle on Sunday 21st. September in Carlow. The cycle is a fund raiser for one of our local riders, John O'Brien, whom I'm sure many of you will know from cycling and racing events throughout the country over the past number of years.
John had a very serious accident on New Years eve last and since then, having spent many weeks in Hospital, has been attending a rehabilitation programme in Dún Laoghaire. John is making good progress and expects to undergo an operation soon as part of the recovery process.
Any funds raised by CRCC at the event will be passed on to John and his wife Irene, and their three children.
Details: Start/Finish/Refreshments/Showers: -
Eire Og GAA Clubhouse, Carlow.
Rollout:- 10:00am
Date: Sunday 21st. September
Distance:- 25/ 50/ 70km
Sign-on:- €20
Thanks you on behalf of CRCC
--
Ray McKenna
Club Secretary,
Carlow Road Cycling Club
(353) 86 8415160
Rise to the DWCC North Counties Challenge Randonnée 2008
When: 21st September, 9.00 am sharp
Where: St. Michael’s House, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9
Sign on: 8.00 – 8.50 am
Routes: Route A – 80 km; Route B – 140 km
Entry fee: EUR 15.00 (insurance: 1-day license available for EUR 10.00 for non-CI/IVCA members)
Link: www.dublinwheelers.com/randonnée
All Proceeds go to St. Michaels House
The 2 routes go through North County Dublin, Meath and Louth and go via Slane or Bellewstown depending on the distance you chose. We will have a coffee stop along the way. They start and finish at St. Michaels House, Ballymun Road, Dublin.
This Randonnée is open to all, from novice to elite, young or old. It is a fun event we are holding as part the DWCC 75th Anniversary Celebrations.
Further Details: Noel Guinan, 087 2803855
Mike Brookfield has sent me a report on his recent L'ETAPE DU TOUR.
<Link to Tour Report>
Many thanks to all the participants in the Swords Cycle Club Leisure Tour this Sunday 1st June 2008.
Great weather -good company.
<some photos>
(29th May -1st June)
Congrats to Paddy Griffen and crew who recently undertook their Malin to Mizen Challenge.
Looking forward to hearing all about it
<Photos from Keith Sharkey's MTB touring Holiday>
Archived Reports
IVCA East Meath Tour <Report>
IVCA Tour of North Dublin <Report>
IVCA '50 in 4' <Report>
Tour of Flanders Race & Sportive <Report>
The Sliabh Bloom Challenge <Report>
Tour of the Heartlands <Report>
Le Etape Du Tour <Report>
Re New Beginners Sunday Spin
Hi Everybody,
Just to let you know that Terry Quinlan has agreed to take a touring group out on Sunday morning. This group will depart from the Lord Mayors at 10:30 am.The group is designed for cyclists who are new to the sport,and as such will proceed at a relaxed pace.Terry will take this group out for a few weeks after which riders can progress to the stronger groups.If you have any questions, you can contact Terry at 0872565275.Regards John.
Welcome to all our new touring members please remember to check this page on a regular basis for the latest news on up and coming tours
Upcoming Touring/Leisure Events
Events listed below are not too difficult and should give riders some ealy season goals - all achievable with regular steady training !
3rd - 6th Sept - Marie Keating Cycle - 500km - <Entry Form here>
Welcome to the Swords CC Touring page:
We are currently trying to develop and strengthen the touring section of our club.This will be done firstly through leisure riding, and partaking in touring events. We are delighted to welcome new members.
Equipment:
In the interest of safety it is mandatory to wear a helmet.
In addition the following items are essential.
Bike in good working order. Tires and brakes in good condition.
Pump, tyre levers, two spare tubes. Food, water bottle, money.
Aims:
Regular participation with these groups will improve fitness and cycling skills to enable you to take part in the bigger tours during the summer.
Any queries to John Ward 087-6458184
PS We will be developing a dedicated touring page & section for this webite while will include information regarding the tours & events that our touring section intend participating in. We will also include reviews & reports from these tours and possiblly previews so that intending participants have an idea what they are taking on. Most tours are quite challenging, yet sociable and distances often are quite long compared to racing distances. Another major plus is that you actually get to see the countryside! All tours are within the ability of reasonably fit riders, but it is during the winter months that this fitness level is achieved, so that your touring is enjoyed rather than endured!
Touring Links
Paul Kavanagh's Touring website (incl callendar of events)
Wicklow 200 Website (Ireland Premier Touring Event)
Ride the 2008 Etape Du Tour (OnYourBike.ie)
Cycling in Italy (Cycle specific Hotel in Bologna)
Cartovelo.com (Cycle Tour books)
Details of some upcoming events
Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle
(16th & 17th August)
On August 16th & 17th this year the Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle will be taking place in aid of Aware, this cycle is going from Belmullet to Dublin. I have attached a poster of the cycle to this e-mail and I would be grateful if you could display this poster on your club notice board or inform your members of the event. The funds raised from this fundraiser will help Aware to continue our services which include a LoCall helpline 1890 303 302, 60 support groups nationwide, a schools’ education programme, talks and lectures, literature and ongoing research into the causes and treatment of depression. <more info>
The Marie Keating Foundation Cycle (3rd - 6th Sept)
For the Fifth year The Marie Keating Foundation joined together with Co Operation Ireland, Ulster Cancer Foundation, and An Garda Siochana and the PSNI to host the Castle to Castle Cycle which will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of September 2008. The cycle will start at Stormont and finish at the Dail.
Fiona Sullivan Phone: 01-6283726, Mobile : 087 9657144 <Entry Form>
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