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Saturday: Meet at Joyce's Knocknacarra at 9am. Distance 50 - 60 miles, route varies with the wind direction. Group averages 18 - 20 miles per hour.

Sunday: Meet at the Cathedral carpark at 9am.

There are two group's, beginners and Leisure cyclist's and the group of triathletes and racers.

Distances again 40miles and upwards and speed depends on the group. All abilities are welcome and we cater for all.

Members
The club has members of both sexes in all age categories from late teens and upwards.

Longford Cycling Club meet every Sunday in the Cathedral car park in Longford town at 10:30am.The distance during November and December will be up to about 60 miles, but a shorter loop of about 25-30 miles can be included for anyone who doesn't want to do the full spin. The average speed for the 25-30 mile loop is between 15-17mph going up to 17-18mph for the rest.

The course used will is generally decided on the day but is generally slightly hilly. January and February will see an increase in the distance and pace and more challenging hills will be included.

Training spins around Wicklow depart from Kilmacanogue, at the new fly-over on the N11, every Saturday and Sunday at 10am sharp. Riders must wear a hard shell helmet at all times.

Meet
Dublin Wheelers meet every Saturday at 9.30am at Santry traffic lights, Beside the Morton Stadium .

Distance
between 45 and 50 miles with a tea stop at about 30 miles. Sunday spins are decided on Saturday and communicated to all members via text.

Members
The club has members of both sexes in all age categories from late teens and upwards.

Beginners On the first Saturday of each month we cater for new-comers. An experienced club member will show novice riders the ropes about riding in groups, cycling etiquette, getting to know club members in their areas and also stay with them if the pace is too hot.

Those wishing to join should have a good level of fitness. and
let the club secretary Brian Taffe at 0868528531 know they are coming along. Web site Dublin Wheelers

Meet every Sunday from 23rd October at Superquinn Finglas Dublin 11, 10am. A mixed group focussed on racing but we will cater for everybody.

Distance: In October the distance will be to a max of 60 miles. These spins will be slightly hilly and have a medium average speed. December & Jan will see a rise in the distance upto 90-100 miles. Again the average speed will be between 18mph-23mph. February & March the intensity is usually higher with hillier terrain.

We usually have a coach present on training spins. For more information go to www.ravenscrt.com

Kilcullen CC Co Kildare meet at 10am every Sunday from Nicholastown which is just outside Kilcullen on the Carlow road.

The group does 2-4hrs each sunday and some of the riders are preparing for the Ras so they might do a bit extra.

There is an open day on December 11th 2005 for anyone interested in participating in cycling. It is at 10am as usual and will accommodate all levels from beginners to racing cyclists.

Lakeside Wheelers is a Cycling and Touring Club catering for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Our main activities are mid to long distance touring spins around the highways and byeways of the Lake County with organised spins on Sunday mornings and - during the summer months - on Wednesday evenings. We also organise and participate in a number of larger leisure and touring events throughout the year.

Club spins usually consist of the group remaining together until a midway break point when there is a break for refreshments. Stonger cyclists usually take a longer route at a somewhat faster pace home while the more leisurely members return at their own pace.

Typical distances range from 65km in to 130km depending on weather, time of year and abilities.

In addition to touring spins and events some of the members are also involved in mountain biking and to a lesser extent road racing

The club's assembly point for Sunday morning and midweek spins is Market Square, Mullingar. See the calendar for dates and times of organised spins and other scheduled cycle events.

for more information contact:

barrycarr@eircom.net

davebonner@eircom.net

richardpcarey@hotmail.com

club meet every Sunday morning at 10am in the Carpark of Tesco Naas Co Kildare. We have a mixed group of male and female leisure cyclists and we have a variety of members from some racers to vets. Ages vary from thirty somethings to late fifties. we have been in existence for over twenty years.The route is decided on the day depending on wind etc. but all riders can decide for themselves how far they wish to cycle.

We usually split during the ride into abilities. At the moment we are doing around 40/50 miles on sundays. from Naas we can choose flat terrain towards the Kildare direction or cycle into the Wicklow mountains if we choose. It all depends on the weather and what riders want.

This sunday we are doing what we call our spring classic Naas to Laragh via Wicklow Gap and home over Sally Gap. Most will go the full distance some will turn off early. Winter training will then start when we keep the miles down and just keep in shape for the spring. We dont have a racing section any more..

We have two major tours during the year
- Borders tour 100km in July usually
- Marie keating (big numbers for that) in August 100km - 50km and a fun 20km for families. great day!!

Feel free to contact me by email if you are interested in joining us. We would like all participants to be paid up club members for the purposes of insurance etc.

Our Sunday morning tour leaves the Duffry Gate, Enniscothy (opposite Pettits supermarket) at 10.00am. Weather permitting we do a 2-2 1/2 hour spin at a steady pace. New members or visiting cyclists are welcome to join us.

based in Nenagh but with members from all the surrounding areas. A membership base of 45. Mainly leisure cycling with a few handicapped club races to "spice" up the season".

Meeting Place: From Sunday 30th October, outside J.Moynan's Cycle shop in the middle of the main street, Nenagh.

Training Times: At present the schedule is:
          Winter: Sunday at 9.30am
          Summer: Sunday 9.30am
          Tuesday 6.30pm
          Thursday 6.30pm (races)

Suitability: Our age groups are from late teens to mid-sixties.
We can cater for beginners from aprrox. 14 or 15 years of age upwards.
Fitness comes with regular training - start easily and buildup.

Distance and terrain: Distances vary according to season and weather -from around 25 miles to 50-70 miles. Beginners are looked after and brought around shorter courses but would also be expected to train on their own.

The area around Nenagh is basically hilly - some worse than others and that is where we train. There are some flatter courses too for variation.

We hold a Club Leisure Tour in July and for the past 2 years we have held Mizen to Malin cycles and a four day cycle around Connemara. Next years will be decided at the club AGM in October.
We also hold a club Table Quiz which is very well attended and a Christmas lunch.

Contact details: Jan White 067-31798 (secretary for club details)Peter Moynan 067-31293 (For training details)
Vic Nott 087-2243501

Meet: The Earl of Desmond Tralee Bicycle Club meet every Saturday and Sunday at the bus stop outside
Rath Cemetery opposite the hospital.

Distance: The general distance during November and December will be up to 3-3.5 hours, but there are plenty of turning off points available if anyone would like to do a shorter loop. The average speed for this time of the year is 27-28 kph.

Terrain: There will be a lot of variety with the routes chosen every weekend but generally will be on rolling roads.

Meet at town hall,on this run the group cycles to warrenpoint to pick up riders from the that town.

Club races start from mid April on a tuesday night, races range from 25-35 mile including time trials.(all races are handicapped)

Based in Bangor Co Down, North Down Cycling Club organises two training runs every Saturday morning from the clubrooms in Park Drive. Riders from neighbouring clubs, Ards CC and Dave Kane are regular participants and the runs are open to anyone who can go the distance. Leaving at 9am, the long run is 60 miles with an optional extra loop of 10 miles at the end.

The run is essentially a circuit of the scenic Ards peninsula, with a tea stop at 30 miles in Portaferry. The route is undulating but finishes with climbs at Bradshaw's Brae and Craigantlet Hills. Average speed 17 - 18mph but with stretches on the homeward leg where speeds will be 22 - 24mph.

The Short Run: The short run, also leaving at 9am, is of 40 miles at a steadier pace, averaging 15 - 16 mph with a tea stop at Greyabbey. This run is ideal for leisure riders or a competitive cyclist returning from a lay-off. Both runs attract about 30 - 40 riders altogether.

Sunday morning rides have a similar pattern. At 9am a long run of 60 - 70 miles at a decent pace attracts fitter, competitive riders, while the 10am run of 40 miles suits the leisure riders or those looking for a recovery run. This run normally has a tea stop at Castle Espie wildfowl centre on the shore of Strangford Lough.

The club has a qualified sports scientist, Darren McWilliams who can arrange for controlled physiological testing at the Belfast Institute.
Further information and contacts are available on the club website at www.northdowncc.com

Phoenix Cycling Club was formed in 1951 by a group of cycling enthusiasts from north Belfast. The club has 125+ members, and is one of the largest and oldest clubs in Ireland.

Membership:
The club has had around 100 members for the last no of the years, this year the renewed membership is at 120 people, 45 of which have taken out Open Licences, there are about 60 regular club racing while the rest are occasional and touring cyclists.

Newcomers
Phoenix CC encourages newcomers of all ages to the sport ; we have many new members who have come to cycling for many reasons.

We are a cycling club who like to partake in all levels of cycling from complete beginner to Irish national and professional racing level.

Complete beginners are encouraged to ride with our Duffers group while anyone who has ridden before or who have a reasonable level of fitness would be encouraged to ride with the A or B group, our current International started off as a duffer rider.

We have ladies cycling on Sats and Suns on all the club rides, our ladies are also involved in racing at club and open level.

In any weekend there are always new people at the ride. We have riders from Italy, Slovenia and Lisburn. If you are unsure at all please contact any club member for advice. Or Just meet us at the House of Sport on Sats or Suns at 9:30am.

Phoenix CC has designed a series of runs from across the calendars to focus on throughout the year. There are a mixture of complete beginners' events (E) to hard rides (H). Phoenix 'Duffers' branch will be organising some of the easy rides which will cover some beautiful parts of Northern Ireland. All are encouraged to come along.

These run all year. They take place every Saturday and Sunday, leaving from House of Sport, Upper Malone Road, Belfast, at 9.30 a.m. These vary in distance, duration, and intensity, depending upon ability, weather, and time of year. Average distances range from 40 to 60 miles.

There are 3 different runs catering for differing levels of ability from complete beginer to Neo-pro.

The run starts at 6:30, taking in the small 1.6 mile circuit in an anti-clockwise direction, picking up riders for 15mins, then about 6:45 head right to take in the Belsize Rd.

The purpose of the run is to work on several aspects, of fitness: Muscular endurance, Strength & Speed.

The club has trained its first set of Level 1 Coaches to support the Cycling Ireland initiative of a National Coaching Structure.

Get involved and get out on your bike!! There will be a series of weekends away. If you're interested let us know.

Enquiries and contact details:
There is a Members area of the board which contains all contact information and results.
Website: WWW.Phoenixcc.net