CLUB NOTES
Post date: Nov 24, 2010 9:17:22 PM
YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 21st November 2010
Winter Training in full motion with Youghal C.C. - Sunday 21st November
Another fine fresh Sunday morning greated members of Youghal C.C. last weekend when a group of 10 gathered at Moby Dicks for our weekly spin. The group departed at 9.00am sharp out the Dungarvan road for Clashmore and Aglish where we turned up left for the Mast and the long drag. All climbed well to the top where we traveled on towards the Shanachie and then dropped down into Ring for re-fuelling. On arrival, I noticed that I had punctured and it was pay back time for all the lads as they watched with GLEE as I suffered through the process of changing the flat. As I stood there, they all circled round me like a bunch on Indians circling as poor defenseless wagon out in the Wild West, passing comment as to what I was doing wrong, when all along I was doing it all right. And to top it off, the Big Chief himself, AKA Magnum P.I. or as some people are calling him “ the cyclist formally known as the Secretary ” didn’t even offer to help me, even though he changed everyone else’s punctures last winter !!!. Moving on, as I finally managed to drink my Tea while watching the rest of the group departing, I pondered over the payback I was receiving for all my lovely comments in the papers that were made during the year about most of the lads in the Club. Well Have I got NEWS for ye boys, ye might think that ye have softened my cough, but I’m the type that performs best when under pressure. There is a long winter ahead and I’m going to have some fun talking about ye all over the coming months. Be afraid, be very afraid. On a more serious note, we left Ring fully refreshed and took the coast road to Ardmore. From there we rode down to Ferry Point and took in the surprise climb up the back road behind Monatray. We re-grouped at the top and rode steady back to Piltown and Youghal for our usual all out assault on the Bye-Pass. Spin complete, we arrived back in Youghal for 12.30 with a refreshing 80km completed on a fantastic morning. Concern was again expressed over the whereabouts of Cav O’ Mahoney last week. It was decided that we would get some “Missing” posters printed up and we would all meet next Tuesday evening, after spinning class, to stick them up locally. If that fails then we will move on to the milk cartons and cereal boxes.
A fine group of 11 also gathered at Moby Dicks for the 10 0’ clock groups weekly spin. They also decided to head in the Waterford direction via Piltown, Ardmore and the Shanachie. From their they rolled back down into Youghal where they arrived for 12:30 with a testing 35km completed. So testing in fact that Alan and Jim headed straight for the café at the Clock Gate for a well deserved Cappuccino and all you can eat breakfast. Nice one lads !
Club Website
Information about the club, cycling in the area and cycling in general, can be viewed at our club website. It has to be seen by all at www.youghalcyclingclub.com.
Weekend Spins.
As you are all well aware by now, there is a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 9.00 am 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 40 to 50km. 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 3 hours to complete and covers on average between 30 to 40km. The pace is again very comfortable. This is an ideal group for anyone interested in taking up the sport.
A ladies group spin has also being orgainised for Saturday mornings at 9.00am. Anyone interested in attending should contact the club Secretary for details.
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 !!.