New Years Eve Cycle

The last club spin of 2011 will take place at 11am on new years eve leaving from St.Josephs Boys National School  Abbeytown. It would be great to round off our first year with a nice spin involving as many members as possible. It is hoped that we have enough for three groups so there'll be a level for everyone.
If ye have any cycling friends or relations they are more than welcome.
See ye there!!

Christmas Turkey Time Trial on Monday December 26th

Here is something for all the cyclists on St. Stephen's Day!!

The Eire Og Cycling Club will be holding the Christmas Turkey Time Trial on Monday December 26th at 1pm at Rosses Point , Sligo.

Sign on from 12 with race start at 1pm. Sign on at the carpark overlooking the beach.

The format will be a 14km time trial, riders must guess there time before the start with prizes being given to the riders who are closest to their estimate.

It goes without saying that no watches or speedometers may be used during the event. Everybody is in with a chance for a prize no matter how slow or fast you may be. Lots of prizes up for grabs including the Turkey and also the Johnny Davey Cup will make a welcome return to the racing scene in Sligo. The Davey Cup will be presented to the fastest rider on the day. Last man to hold this trophy is none other than local time trial legend Michael Devins. Prize giving in Austies, after the event.

New club Kit

Hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas Party!
With good attendance on the night and with a vote for the new club jersey everyone got a chance to choose their favourite. Thanks to everyone who submitted a design we appreciate the time and effort that people took to come up with their draft designs and with over 15 different designs there were lots to choose from. The new club kit won the vote by a large majority receiving over half the votes. We will have pictures of the new design once it has been submitted and passed by Cycling Ireland. We will receive some more sample jerseys so everyone can get their correct fit before ordering. Keep a look out on the blog or facebook we will post a venue and date where you can try on the samples.

Christmas Party 16th/Dec/2011

Christmas Party Friday 16th/Dec/2011

Christmas Party Friday 16th/Dec/2011

Christmas Party Friday 16th/Dec/2011

Christmas Party Friday 16th/Dec/2011

Innisfree Wheelers Xmas Charity Cycle

Innisfree Wheelers will stage their Annual Christmas Spin in aid of  charity this year on Sunday 11th December. This year the Innisfree Wheelers have joined with the Sligo Lions Club in order to stage their event. Sligo Lions club organise over 200 Christmas food hampers each year which are distributed by St.Vincent de Paul and Sligo social services in Sligo town and county.The Charity Cycle is open to all cyclists who are capable of cycling 40km and they will use the soon to be known "The Lough Gill Cycle Loop"as their route for the cycle. For those who are not familiar with it the route is from Sligo I.T to Dromahair and back to Sligo via Dooney Rock. Hopefully the weather will be in favour for all the cyclists taking part as it can be slightly unpredictable at this time of year.

Registration for the event will take place from 9.00am on the morning of the event at Sligo I.T. Sports Complex with cyclists taking to the road at 10.00am.

Entry Fee will be €10 with all proceeds going to the Sligo Lions Club Appeal.

Christmas Refreshments will be served after the cycle in Connolly's Bar. The Innisfree Wheelers would like to encourage all levels of cyclists from the various clubs to come along and join them.

Christmas Party and Weekly Spins:

Christmas Party:

The club will hold a 'very informal' Christmas Party in Dalys, on 16th December at 8.30pm.  Members are encouraged to come for a bit of craic and it is hoped that voting will take place for the Club Jersey.  Three versions have been chosen as a shortlist and members can vote on the night for their favourite.

Weekly Spins:

Due to the poor condition of the road at Abbeytown, the Tuesday night spins won't take place for the next few weeks.  However, we are looking into the possibility of running spinning sessions using turbo trainers.  If anyone with their own trainer is interested in taking part please reply here as we need to know if its a goer. 

The Sunday spins are continuing to be a success leaving from the Boys School at 9.30am.  In time may be pushed back as we get further into winter due to fog, frost etc.

Club Sponsor

Club sponsor:
The club is now in the process of finding a sponsor to help subsidise the cost of the club kit.  It is hoped that we can find a main sponsor which will go on the front of the shirt and side of the shorts.  If we can find one or two other sponsors to go on the jersey it will further reduce the cost to members.  With the growing popularity of cycling and the interest in our club, this would be a great opportunity for positive exposure.  The club hopes where possible, that the sponsors should come from the town or local area.  If you know of anyone please don't hesitate to drop us a line at curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com.

Club Hats:
There are  still some club hats remaining at €10.  If anyone still hasn't got one or if anyone that did the Leisure cycle and  didnt receive a hat email curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com

Cycling Ireland membership for 2012 can be renewed online from next Monday 28th.  If you log into the CI website using the password that they sent you to your email address, you can renew your own membership using a laser card.  Most members have used their chance at the introductory rate so we will now have to pay 25 euro for a 2012 leisure license.  Those who haven't paid for 2011, the introductory rate of 15 will apply.  For those wishing to enter competitions next year, a full competition license will cost 120 euro.  However a one day competition license can be purchased for races for 10 euro if you don't think you will be entering too many races!!!

Cycling Ireland have asked us to renew or join up using their online service.  Therefor, it is up to members to renew their own CI affiliation.  Those of you who had problems with your password should find that the matter is resolved as Aaron spoke to CI on Friday to try to sort the problem.

Along with the 10 euro to CI for 2011, we asked members to pay an additional 10 euro towards the club.  This was essential for start up costs such as meeting venue rental, Cycling Ireland affiliation fees, club logo design and the 50k launch cycle costs.  If you have not paid the 10 euro for 2011, we would be grateful if you could include it with the 2012 club contribution of 20 euro.  This contribution is vital as the club will have to pay an increased fee of  150 euro plus an additional 140 euro which must be paid to the Connacht Cycling Union.  To clarify, the 2012 membership will be 25 euro paid directly to Cycling Ireland and 20 euro towards the club.  The 20 euro can be given to any of the committee members.

Training Day Saturday 26th of November

The Eire Og Cycling Club are holding a cycling training day on Saturday 26th of November for all those interested in improving their cycling experience. This is primarily aimed at beginner riders but even more experienced riders can benefit from the course.  The course will cover all aspects of cycling including bike skills, training plans, diet & nutrition and basic bike maintenance. Bike fit and max power test will be available for those wishing to assess their fitness levels. The course will take place in The Teeling Centre Collooney commencing at 9.30 a.m. For further information and registration for the course please visit their website www.eireogcycling.com or contact the club secretary on 087 975 9854.
   
·         9.30 -10.30 - Sign on & Bike Setup
·         10.30 – Briefing & Road Spin
·         12.30 – Group Cycling  Etiquette
·         13.00 – Lunch
·         13.30 – Bike Skills
·         15.00 – Bike Maintenance & Equipment
·         16.30 -  Q & A
·         17.00  – Max Power Testing
·         17.30 - 18.00 – Finish

For  more info email:   info@connachtcycling.com or call 087  975 9854
Cost for the course is €30, this includes lunch & showers.
Helmets are compulsory, no helmet – no spin.

Sean Kelly/ Donamon Dynamos 10th Anniversay

Donamon Dynamos wish to invite all Curlieu Wheelers Members to their Gala Buffet in Donamon Castle on the 12th of Nov with guest speaker Sean Kelly. Tickets are €25 and food is served at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to meet Sean Kelly in a social setting. He will also give an after dinner speech and will answer questions from all guests.

The following morning (Sun the 13th) Sean will lead the club and guests on a 50 mile cycle. Sign on at Donamon Castle @ 9.00am, start at 10.00am, showers and hot food after in the castle. Fee €15.00 and €10 for juniors.  Any enquiries, or if anyone is interested in the above please contact regancarmel@gmail.com

The Launch of Boyle Town & More on Fri 28th to Mon 31st of October

The Curlieu Wheelers will have a display at the Farmers Market 10.00am till 2.00pm on Sat the 29th of Oct in the grounds of King house and at the Trade show in Boyle Sports complex 12.00 noon till 6.00pm on Sun the 30th of Oct. New members will be welcome to join the club on the day and get information about the Curlieu Wheelers. For more information about this weekends events  click on  .http://boyletm.com/tm/

Any club members that did the leisure cycle on the 9th of Oct and did not receive the Curlieu Wheelers beanie hat can you please come along to the stand at the weekend as they will be available for collection. See ye all there.

Sunday 24th of Oct Weekly Spin

Well done to all cyclists who enjoyed Sundays Spin (from St. Josephs N.S carpark 9.30am). The beginner group did 35Km some of whom have only been cycling for 5 wks. The advanced group did 65km taking in Ballaghaderreen, Fairymount and Lough Glynn on their travels. It was good to see no one was put off by the bad weather. See everyone on Tuesday evening at 7pm. (from St. Josephs N.S carpark) Hi-vis and front and rear lights compulsory. Please be aware of the rules of the road at all times.

Bike Maintenance Course Reminder:

There are still plenty of places left for the bike maintenance course taking place at the Abbey College, Boyle on Thursdays from 8-9.30. The course is subsidised by Roscommon VEC and costs €50  for 5 weeks. It will be given by our own David Gunning who is a fully qualified City and Guilds bike mechanic. Anyone who has seen David's bike will know that he knows a thing or twenty about keeping a bike in tip top condition!! Come along and don't get stranded on the roadside all fingers and thumbs with a puncture or break down this winter!!!!

Weekly Cyles Reminder:

Tuesday Cycles:

Will Commence from St. Joseph's Boys National School carpark at 7.00pm. We will be looping around by the Abbey out by Results Gym and down Maple Drive. This route is well lit up as the evenings are getting shorter but front and back lights, helmets and hi-vis tops are compulsory. Please make sure to follow the rules of the road at all times

Sunday Cycles:

Commence from St. Joseph's Boys National School Carpark at 9.30am.

There will be groups for all fitness levels.

Group 1- 10-15km

Group 2- 20-25km

Group 3- 30-50km.

Nice easy pace !!!

Run, Walk and Roll

Sunday 16th October at 3pm:

Best of luck to Damien for next Sunday’s event. Hopefully the weather will be a little more favourable that last Sunday. Looking forward to seeing all club members out to support Damien.

The 2011 run /walk for Cancer Research in Boyle (formerly the Terry Fox Run) is under a new name called RUN WALK and ROLL for Cancer Research. It will take the same format with all ages and abilities welcome, certificates for all participants, t-shirts and the usual cuppa afterwards. Any organisation wanting to participate as a group will be welcome.

Contact Damian Regan on 086-3942388.

Bike Maintenance Course:

Just to remind all cyclists in the area, that a bike maintenance course for beginners is starting this Thursday the 13th of Oct at 8pm in abbey community college. The course will run for 7 weeks and the cost is €50.The course will cover bike maintenance, equipment and fitness advice and road safety and much more. This is a great opportunity for any beginner cyclists so don’t miss out.

Curlieu Wheelers Beanie Hats:

Due to popular demand we are re-ordering the Curlieu Wheelers beanie hats. Any club members that that were unable to participate in Sundays Cycle or anyone that wishes to order one can contact Aaron on 07196-64646. (We already have details of any club members who didn’t receive a hat on the day)

Curlieu Wheelers Leisure Cycle Sun 9th of Oct

A massive well done to the 75 participants that took part in the Curlieu Wheelers Leisure cycle on Sun 9th of Oct. The wet conditions on the start line didn’t dampen the spirits of everyone who gathered to enjoy the inaugural Leisure cycle of the Curlieu Wheelers.

Thanks to all club members who marshalled and to the committee who organised a very successful event today that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. (More pictures to follow)

Fun Cycle Sunday 9th October 2011

Front Row: Carmel Regan, Enda Madden

Back: Aileen Madden, Joan Gardner, Irene Madden, Padraig McCrann

Please click on photos to see larger versions

‎"Soft Irish Rain" did not dampen the enthusiasm or commitment for the more than 60 participants in the Curlieu Wheelers Fun Cycle from Lough Key Forest Park Sunday 9th October 2011.

Curlieu Wheelers Leisure Cycle: Sun 9th Oct 10.00am registration-11.00am start. 

Start/Finish Lough Key Forest Park.

Hi everyone. We are all hoping for a big turnout tomorrow, especially from our own club members. Plenty of work going on behind the scenes so it would be great to have a successful day.
There's something for everyone, 50k for a challenge or 10 k for families.
Under 12 s must be accompanied on the cycle by parents/guardians.
€10 entry fee for all over 16s which includes a nice warm beanie for the winter spins!!

Showers and refreshment stop also included. Hope to see ye all there.

Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting on Monday.

The Sunday Leisure Cycle looks set to be an enjoyable one.

If any club members can put forward some marshals for the 9th of Oct Leisure Cycle can you please contact regancarmel@gmail.com

Looking forward to Sunday. See you all there!

Curlieu Wheelers  Club Meeting will take place on:

Date: Monday 3rd of Oct

Time: 8.30pm

Venue: Meeting Room over Patricks Well Bar.

We wish all members to attend to dicuss the following agenda:

• Organisation of up-coming event (Leisure Cycle Oct 9th)
• Club clothing
• €10 membership fee for members who registered on-line
• Any other matters arising.

All new members who wish to attend to find out more about the club or to join are welome.

Curlieu Wheelers 50km and 10km Leisure Cycle Route Maps:  

Click on the links below:

http://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1531208http://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1531208

http://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_1531407

The Launch of the Curlieu Wheelers Cycling Club:

We are delighted to announce the re-launch of the Curlieu Wheelers cycling club with a 50km Leisure Cycle and 10km Family fun cycle on the 9th of Oct at 11.00am in conjunction with the Roscommon Sports Partnership group.  The route is planned along some local scenic areas (Route Map to follow on Monday 26th) The start/finish is in Lough Key Forest Park and will head out to Cootehall- Knockvicar-Keadue-Ballyfarnon-Corrigeenroe. 

Registration will be on the day at 10.00am in Lough Key activity centre. Registration fee is €10per person this will include a refreshment stop and a Beanie hat. Cycle helmets are compulsory.
Any enquiries contact Carmel 086 159 8232

Tuesday Cycles:

Will Commence from St. Joseph's Boys National School carpark at 7.00pm. We will be looping around by the Abbey out by Results Gym and down Maple Drive.  This route is well lit up as the evenings are getting shorter but front and back lights, helmets and hi-vis tops are compulsory. Please make sure to follow the rules of the road at all times.

Weekly Cycles

Sunday Cycles:

Commence from St. Joseph's Boys National School Carpark at 9.30am.

There will be groups for all fitness levels.

 

Group 1- 10-15km

Group 2- 20-25km

Group 3- 30-50km.

Nice easy pace !!!

All new members are very welcome

Cycling helmets are compulsory.

Welcome

Curlieu Wheelers would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new members. Following our first club meeting the following committee was formed.

Chairperson: Enda Madden
Secretary: Aaron O'Conor 

Treasurer: Brian Mc Mahon 

PRO: Carmel Regan 

Comittee Members: Paul Beirne, Joan Gardner, Kevin Mullen 

You can register on cyclingireland.ie at a reduced rate of €20 till Dec 2011