CLUB NOTES

Post date: Jun 07, 2010 4:18:19 PM

I reluctantly agreed and we took off again knowing that we had a hilly return to Youghal. A slow start was had as we waited as always for John to complete his regular nature call after the feed zone. When he eventually finished, the two new Iron Men of Youghal took to the front and pulled the group along the back roads and over Campfire Bridge before we arrived at, for the second time that week, the climb of Strancally House, otherwise known as the uncategorized climb, THE WALL. All did very well over the tough accent and we cruised back along Glendine towards Youghal where we emptied out our tanks on the Bye-Pass. We arrived home to Youghal for around 12.00 pm with a fine group of 12 completed the 90km route.

YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 06^th June 2010

The Climbing Spin, 6^th June 2010

With the Tour Looming for the Pro’s and The Ring Of Kerry for the Club, a mountainous spin was planned for our Sunday morning spin on the Bank Holiday Weekend. An 8.00am sharp depart from Moby Dicks led us out the Tallow Road which we duly ascended at a very comfortable pace after which we dropped down into Tallow in good time and well warmed up. From there we climbed again up and out of Tallow before dropping down into Lismore where the King Of PUNCTURE REPAIRS, punctured himself for a change. The Golf Course Grease Monkey showed off his mechanical skills by going through two tubes and two CO2 canisters while making the record breaking pit stop. All cold and warmed down we departed the scene of the crime and made our way through Lismore and started our first accent of the Vee this year. All happily climbing well over the Vee, In fact, the boy Terry was so happy with the climb, he ripped his bottle cage from his frame in a powerful display of satisfaction. Climb completed we rolled well back down to Cappoquin for our scheduled coffee stop. Suitably Refueled and ready for road, a certain Mr. Bulman, not happy with the amount of Climbing we had completed, suggested that we travel back through Knockanore seen as do it was such a good day.

The 10 O’ Clock group consisting of 5 riders also gathered on the good morning. The riders departed and traveled out the Quarry Road and rolled onto Mount Uniacke before dropping down into Killeagh and taking the back road to Mogeely and the Two- Mile Inn. From their, they rode back the main road to Castlemartyr where they enjoyed the scheduled coffee stop, no cakes this week !!. Refueled, they rode onto Killeagh before arriving back in Youghal for around 12.30 with another challenging 45km completed for those who participated.

With a Mechanical trouble festival taking place the previous week, the sneaky training continued for some of this group who used the spin out the Waterford road to An Ghaeltacht and back through Ardmore to test out some new club equipment, namely, shoe cleats and climbing cassettes for the rear wheel. These quy’s must be planning something Big ? Watch this space.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our June monthly club meeting will take place this Wednesday the 09^th June at 8.00pm in the Holy Family Church Hall, Youghal. It is hoped that the new club kit will have arrived by then and we will be able to issue same to all the club members so make sure you attend. Anyone interested in joining the Club are also very welcome to attend.

Midweek Spins.

The midweek spins have now commenced until the end of the summer with the group gathering as usual at Moby Dicks for a 7.00pm sharp starting time. Spins will take place every Tuesday & Thursday night and will normally last for 2hrs per spin ( weather permitting ). These spins are generally of a high tempo and are idle for anyone looking to get the heart rate up a little and bring on their fitness level.

Weekend Spins.

As you are all well aware by now, there is a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 8.00 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 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 40 to 50km ( 25 to 35 miles ). The pace is again very comfortable. This is an idle group for anyone interested in taking up the sport.

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 !!.