CLUB NOTES

Post date: Sep 26, 2011 6:49:6 PM

YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 25th September 2011

MY LITTLE SISTER ZOE APPEAL

Last Saturday the 17th September, 18 members of Youghal Cycling Club undertook a 175km fundraising cycle in aid of the “my little sister Zoe appeal. We departed from Moby Dicks at 9am and rode to Tallow, Conna, Fermoy, Mallow, Blarney, Ballincollig, Bishopstown, Cork city, Midleton, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and finally back into Youghal for 6pm. A strong headwind coupled with the heavy downpours made the spin to Mallow quite challenging but sprits were kept high thanks to Wayne’s running commentary of Ireland’s historic win over the Aussies. A well earned soup and sandwich was quickly devoured in Mallow and for some cute club members, a dry pair of socks !! The second leg of the spin proved to be a much dryer affair with the sun shinning through and the wind giving us a gentile push along the road home. The Garda escort from Ballincollig to Cork, around the South Link and through the Jack Lynch Tunnel was very much appreciated. One wonders however, who all those screaming girls in the tunnel were ? What a buzz. A second coffee stop was again enjoyed at the Village Greengrocers in Castlemartyr and no one was shy about tucking into the scrumptious collection of cakes being displayed. The spin was completed for 6pm with all club members returned safe and sound. A substantial amount of money was raised for this very worthy cause and all at the club would like to congratulate Tony Walsh for organizing same. Finally, all at the club would like to wish little Zoe Lehane Lavarde and her family all the best for the future with her care and ongoing fundraising.

Club AGM

The date of the Club AGM has been fixed to take place at our next monthly meeting on the 5th October. All members are being asked to attend.

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 3 to 4 hours ( weather permitting ). Two separate groups ride out at different levels to cater for as many cyclists as possible. The pace is comfortable and we usually stop half way around for a coffee or tea. A third 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. The pace is again very comfortable and 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 !!.