CLUB NOTES

Post date: Jan 20, 2010 8:38:1 PM

YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 17^th JANUARY 2010

Happy New Year

Happy New Year and welcome to this year’s first edition of our clubs notes. It has been over five weeks since we last had anything to report on due to the obvious bad weather over the Xmas holidays and of course, the very dangerous road conditions. However, some brave men ( Youghal In Car ) were spotted up the Vee, in the snow recently. They were apparently looking for a secret passageway to the North Pole ????. See the club website for proof. To make matters worse, two club regulars to the spinning classes in the Aura Gym were shocked last Thursday evening to find eight members of the club attempting to participate in a spinning class. We know you all have had a lack of training spins over the last few week’s lads but there are easier ways than that to get in some sneaky training. Just ask the club blocklayer, apparently he was training every second day over the holidays.

January Monthly Meeting

Our first Club Meeting took place on the 14^th of January last in the Holy family church hall. The main topics for discussion at the meeting were the lack of spins over the Xmas holidays due to the bad weather and of course the search for new sponsors. Club membership was again discussed in brief along with the new club kit. It was also agreed at the meeting that due to the lack of training that has taken place over the last number of weeks, our first club spin of the year, along with the next few weeks club spins, were to be kept at a very comfortable pace for all so that we could all access how we were going and give everyone a chance to get to a similar level of fitness before we start the training for this years big objectives. It was also good to see Elliot Murphy back on the bike after his recent argument with the road from which he didn’t fair out the best. This was quite evident when he produced his smashed up helmet which thankfully did its job and it was a lesson to all on the importance of wearing your helmet. Hope Santa Claus brought you a new helmet Elliot !!. Our next meeting will be again held at the Holy family church hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm.

New Sponsors

The search for new sponsors goes on to help fund the new club kit and as always it is proving quite difficult. If anyone knows of any business or person interested in sponsoring the club then please contact our Club Secretary Jonathan at 086-8563292 for details.

The Weekly Spin – Sunday 17^th January.

At last, a Sunday morning with little to no ice, but unfortunately there were potholes galore. The ice that was on show was not a problem for the group in general but there is always one boyo looking to push the boat out by riding hard around a roundabout on a ¾ inch wide carbon cosmic wheels and all this before we even left Youghal. Anyway, a group of 14 riders gathered as always outside Moby Dicks at around 9.00am and headed on out the N25 to Killeagh. What fun we had trying to avoid the craters that lined the road all the way to Killeagh. From there we stayed on the N25 and rode through Castlemartyr and Midleton before arriving at Cobh cross and turning in Carrigtwohill for a fresh cup of coffee in Centra. Refueled, we traveled home again to Youghal on the main road. A nice steady pace was used for the spin with everyone arriving back together at around 12.30pm with 80km in the legs. A reminder to all that you should all be trying to attend the spins every week so that we can all improve our form at a similar level. If you miss too many spins then you know you are only going to fall behind.

Weekend Spins.

As you are all well aware by now, there is a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 9.00am sharp leaving from Moby Dicks Pub by the Clock Gate. This spin which runs on various routes every week usually takes between 2 to 3 hours ( weather permitting ) and covers on average between 50 to 70km ( 35 to 50 miles ). The pace is comfortable and we usually stop half way around for a coffee or tea.

A second group also goes on a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 10.00am sharp leaving from Moby Dicks Pub by the Clock Gate. This spin which runs on various routes every week usually takes around 2 hours to complete and covers on average between 30 to 40km ( 20 to 25 miles ). The pace is again very comfortable.

This is the perfect time for someone new to start with the group. With a steady pace and friendly people you are assured of an enjoyable spin. New members or visitors to the area are always welcome. If you have any questions about the club or attending one of our weekend spins, please contact our Club Secretary Jonathan at 086-8563292 for details. See you all Sunday Morning !!. Until next week, safe cycling !!.