Cycling Show

 The Irish Cycling Show 2013 takes place at City West Dublin March 9^th & 10^th with a little something for everyone. For more information click here

Irish Guide Dogs

Mizen to Malin cycle May 25^th to June 1^st in Support of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway Sligo and Donegal what more could you ask for. Well a soft saddle would be nice. Anyway the target is fundraising of €1250 per cyclist which covers all accommodation and meals for the week. Monies raised will go to supporting Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. You can get more information  here

Cycle in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation

As promised a little outing for those of you that might be interested in the Jack & Jill Foundation. The Ronan McCormack Charity Cycle, Saturday March 2^nd. There will be two runs depending on your preference. Roscommon – Mountbellew – Roscommon or Galway – Mountbellew – Galway.

Registration fee €25 and there are sponsorship cards available. For those of you contemplating the Roscommon cycle contact Jacqueline through the website  here. Registration at the Hyde 8 - 9 am, cycle starts at 9:15am. For registration form click here and for an information pack click on INFO

Sprocket Rocket Coach Training Day

Saturday 16^th March, Sneem Hotel Sneem, Co Kerry 10am till 4:30 pm Cost €25 This training day is for individuals from Clubs, Schools and Community Organisations wishing to become a Sprocket Rocket Coach. The Sprocket Rocket Program teaches children aged 5-11 the basic skills required to become a confident and competent cyclist. Details can be obtained from the committee if anyone is interested  

Cycling Ireland Workshop

A workshop is being held on Saturday, 16^th February, starting at 10:30 am and finishing at 1:30pm at the Red Cow Hotel, Dublin to outline the requirements under Cycling Ireland's Event Safety and Safeguarding/Child Protection Codes

It's short notice but if there is any one with some time and interest please let one of the committee know. It would be great to get the official low down on some of these rules and regulations. Clich here to get more information

Happy Valentines

Thank God someone had sense enough to cancel the training tonight. Just the thought of trying to explain why you might prefer to don some Lycra and spend your time heating up a cold room by the sheer volume of exercise performed. I had visions of many dogs sleeping out tonight while their owners borrowed their houses for the evening. I have no doubt but that some will find other uses for their bikes tonight but let that not deter those of you who had sense enough to appreciate the early morning breakfast, the hot bath, dinner all ready for your Sunday bike ride (not to mention the Sudocrem, Deep Heat and SOFT CUSION). Just to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day and to say THANK YOU to those we leave behind to keep the home fires burning. Oh and thank you to Eileen for a wonderful Valentines present. The Lemsip will go down a treat

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I'm BACK

Sorry All

But I'm back and looking for more mug shots. In the past couple of weeks I have managed to wreck a couple of computers and enjoy a short break down under. Of course you do know what that means. I will not only be the proverbial pain in the posterior but will most likely have one so please don't expect me to be in good humor. I am after all going to try ease back into the joys of balancing on a narrow piece of leather while doing my utmost to propel myself at speed while all the time balancing on two pieces of rubber. Did someone say I need my head examined. Oh by the way I think I spotted a poster indicating that there will be a cycle soon for the Jack & Jill foundation. I'll check it out and post the information