CLUB NOTES
Post date: Mar 10, 2010 12:35:53 PM
THE ACCENT OF STRIKES – Sunday 7th March.
What goes around comes around. We were all glad to see another fine bright Sunday morning for our weekly spin last Sunday. The last couple of weeks have really been making up for all that bad weather we had over the Christmas Break. A group of 14 gathered as always at Moby Dicks at 9.00am and decided to take in a sheltered spin due to the slight breeze that was a blowing. We headed out the main road to Dungarvan and turned left for Clashmore to get a bit of shelter. We rode through Clashmore and Aglish before taking the back road to Dungarvan. When we arrived back on the Main Road just outside Dungarvan, the weekly fun and games started when the USUAL SUSPECTS started jumping around again before the scheduled coffee stop. It was however a race of truth as the club secretary braved the hazards of the road to take the sprint ahead of the Schleck Bros. He won’t get away with that stunt again !!!. The remainder of the group rolled in a minute later and we all enjoyed a warm coffee and a full inspection of Joe’s new steed. Congrats Joe, may she serve you well. We got going again and decided that since at least half of the group had only heard the stories and the rumors about the climb known as STRIKES, it was time to make men out of these boys. We duly started the accent of Strikes Hill with the new boys all looking very nervous. That was of course until Joe decided to see what a triple chainset could do on a steep hill. We all watched with amazement as he flew up the hill on his new steed and was shortly followed by the new men. Don’t worry lads, that’s just a taste of what’s to come in the summer. With the climb completed, we recovered on the road to the Shanachie before opening up the lungs and the gears as we flew home to Youghal with a welcome tailwind. We arrived back in Youghal for around 12.30pm with 85km in the legs. Well done to the old boys or should we say the new men, especially the block laying hamster ( have you ever heard of that ? ) who made some of the old lads look well past their sell by date with his accent of Strikes.
YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 7th March 2010
The 10 O’ Clock group consisting of 4 riders also gathered on the good morning and traveled out the back road to Glendine and up to Knockanore before turning back up into the wind and onto the Tallow road. From their, they rode back on down into Youghal with a comfortable 45km completed. Another great spin for those who participated.
Patrick’s Day Parade
The Club secretary is currently making arrangements for the up and coming parade. Anyone in the club who can’t make it on the day is being asked to let him know well in advance.
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 !!.