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Kildorrery Cycle Challenge 21st May 2017

Spinning Classes

Spinning Classes will commence shortly in B2A Glanworth. If interested please contact

Willie Lee or send a txt through Whatsapp

Ring of North Kerry Cycle 8th Aug

The 5th Annual Ring of North Kerry Cycle takes place on the 8th August.
Starting and finishing in Finuge in beautiful north Kerry there are two new routes of 80kms and 135kms to choose from. The routes will take participants all around north Kerry before returning once more to a warm

ŠKODA CYCLE SERIES IRD DUHALLOW SPORTIVE 2015

When: 25th July 2015 Time: 09:30 Entry Closing Date: 24th July 2015 - 17:00 Distance: 40k/70k/110k Where: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork The IRD Duhallow Sportive takes place on Saturday 25th July 2015, commencing from The James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. Choose from three routes of 40k, 70k and 110k taking in the breathtaking scenery of Co Cork

Comeragh Tour 24th May

Cycle for the Autistic unit Convent Primary School Mallow

Trip to Killarney

The club are currently planning a days cycling in Killarney for Sunday 19th April. There are 2 routes currently planned, 100Km for the C Group, 78Km for the B Group and if there are any A Group riders travelling a shorter spin will be organised. More information will be available later.

Hub Tour Kilmallock Sunday 12th April 2015

The Hub Tour will not operate the online payment system once again this year as every cent counts when raising funds for their chosen charity but they do require you to register your details and payment will be accepted on the morning of the event.

http://kilmallockcyclingclub.com/annual-hub-tour-2015/hub-tour-2015-registration/

Saturday 11th April – 5pm to 7pm

Sunday 12th April – 7am to 8.45am

The Hub Tour will leave Colaiste Iosaef, Kilmallock at 9am.

Cost: 120km and 85km routes - €30 (Non CI Member €33)

Please bring your CI Licence with you for sign on

Anglesboro Cycling Event in aid of Anglesboro Tidy Towns

With the chains in motion for cyclists all around the country for the 2015 season, all roads lead to Anglesboro on Easter Sunday 5th April, where the club will be hosting their 3rd annual Club Cycle. This has proved to be a very popular and enjoyable cycle. It is one of the first local cycles in the area on the cycling calendar and has also been approved by Cycling Ireland. All cycling enthusiastics are welcome whether you want to test your limits or just want to take part and enjoy a leisurely cycle, there is a route and a level to suite all. There will be 3 different routes to choose from, which are as follows. An 80km and a 40km starting at 10-30am with an entry fee of €15 and also a 15km route with an entry fee of €5 starting at 12 noon. There will be plenty of refreshments on the day. Registration begins at 9-30am in Anglesboro Community Hall. Your support would be greatly appreciated and all are welcome to come and take part. More details of cycle and routes to follow on next week’s Avondhu. You can also find Anglesboro Cycling Club on facebook

Meeting Saturday night 14th March 9pm Community Office

A list of gear available to us from Lucca Sports with a rough breakdown of their features is now available to Club members and can be ordered at saturday nights meeting. This should hopefully give members a chance to compare and contrast the options available. Any of the items on the Verge website can be ordered, be that Cycling, Cyclocross or Triathlon. We won't unfortunately have the Triumph Gillets available at the meeting but there will be the equivalent Triumph Jackets so if members want to order them they can get a very good idea of the quality. The Triumph Core shorts and jersey are being offered at a reduced rate to us, and the jersey has a comfort fit and zipped pocket available.There is an additional shipping charge that the club must pay on small orders so we don't have plans to place another order this year. So if you want to get something new, now is your chance. If you have any questions about the gear contact Vincent.

Brian Magner Fund Cycle

There is a charity cycle for a fellow mountain biker on Saturday 28th March in Castletownroche. Brian Magner fell from his bike in November 2014 and suffered a blood clot on his spine. Brian is currently in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire. All proceeds from the cycle will go to supporting Brian in his rehabilitation. The event caters for all abilities with 85km, 55km and 20km routes. Registration fee is €20. The route will go from Castletownroche to Ballyhooly, Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Kildorrery, Doneraile, Newtwopothouse, Mallow and back into Castletownroche. There will be refreshments in Castletownroche Community Centre afterwards and also an ongoing family day while the cycle is happening which will add to the atmosphere in the village.

Register on https://cycleforbrian.eventbritte.co.uk

Or contact Harry on 0861029935

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Three Climbs Challenge Killarney 10th May

100km Route -The route is particularly suited for the club cyclist who wishes to challenge themselves. By climbing over 1,000 ft to the highest pub in Ireland. The route encompasses Killarney, Glenflesk, Ballyvourney, Coom, Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Molls Gap and back to finish in Killarney town at St. Brendan's college, Killarney for free refreshments.

78km Route - Anyone preparing to tackle the Ring of Kerry this year cannot pass up this route which takes in Killarney, Glenflesk, Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Molls Gap finishes back in Killarney town at St. Brendan's college, Killarney for free refreshments.

35km Route - A beautiful scenic route for leisure cyclists and beginners. This route will take the cyclists out the Muckross road for a nice smooth, flat cycle and back to finish in Killarney town at St. Brendan's college, Killarney for free refreshments. This route will be led by a guide for the duration. All proceeds to Kerry Hospice. Register Here: http://www.the3climbscycle.com/sign-up/levels.html

First Club meeting of 2015

The first Cycling Club meeting will take place on Monday 12th January at 8pm in the Community Office, Main Street. Anyone that has not yet paid their membership this is an opportunity to do so. This is a chance to have your say regarding events and sportives during the coming season

Christmas Market

If you are visiting the Kildorrery Christmas on Saturday 13th Dec. please drop by to the Cycling Club stand. For those that have joined the club or renewed their membership by 5pm on the day, there will be a draw for free membership (€50) kindly sponsored by Sheedy Quarries and Plant Hire, Shanballymore and Kilfinane. If you are contemplating getting on you bike, have a chat with one of the club members and they will give you great advice on bikes, equipment and a beginners training plan. Remember this is a leisure cycling club not a racing club so anyone over the age of 18 can currently join the club.

Reminder - Club Registration Night Tonight

A club registration night will take place in the Community Office, Main Street tonight Monday 8th December 8-9pm. Membership remains at €50 for non-competition members. We will be accepting new and returning members on the night. The Club will also have a stand at the Kildorrery Christmas Market next Saturday 13th December. For those that have joined the club or renewed their membership by 5pm on 13th December, there will be a draw for free membership (€50) kindly sponsored by Sheedy Quarries and Plant Hire, Shanballymore and Kilfinane.

Better Life Cycle

Registration is now open for anyone interested in taking part in the 2015 Bay to Bay Better life cycle.Register here: https://betterlifecycle.ie/register-online-2015

IDME Wristbands now available

Names are currently being taken for those interested in ordering an IDME wristband. These bands ensure that your emergency info (Emergency contact Number, medical conditions, allergies, blood type) is available to the emergency services in case of an accident. These velcro wristbands are waterproof and are ideal for cyclists out training or taking part in club spins or sportives. They are available for just €9 through the club. For more information go to www.idme.ie. If you wish to order, download the form (Downloads Page) fill out the form and give the completed form to Vincent, Pat or Willie.

Night Spins

For those taking part in the Night spins, the following are mandatory: Bike in good working order, front and rear lights, high visibility clothing, rear mudguard and helmet. Please follow the club guidelines at all times with regard to Road Safety.

Club Registration Night

A club registration night will take place in the Community Office, Main Street on Monday 8th December 8-9pm. Membership remains at €50 for non-competition members. We will be accepting new and returning members on the night. The Club will also have a stand at the Kildorrery Christmas Market on Saturday 13th December. For those that have joined the club or renewed their membership by 5pm on 13th December, there will be a draw for free membership (€50) kindly sponsored by Sheedy Quarries and Plant Hire, Shanballymore and Kilfinane.

Bike Fitting

Members please note that Aidan Hammond from Bike Fitting Ireland will be doing a bike fit in Roches Cycles Mitchelstown in January. If you missed our own bike fitting days, this is your opportunity to get fitted. There are limited places left so contact Roches Cycles without delay if you are interested.

Save the date for Better Life Cycle

Following on from the overwhelming success of the inaugural Better Life Cycle this year, the date has now been set for the 2015 event. This year, the Better Life Cycle from Malin to Mizen Head raised the staggering amount of €90,000 - the largest amount raised for St Joseph's Foundation in Charleville through any single event since it was set up 45 years ago. The committee had set out to raise €25,000, which was seen as an ambitious target, but through the goodwill of people and an inspiring generosity, which spread across the communities, they raised almost four times their target amount and St Joseph's were simply blown away by the response.

The inaugural event saw 115 cyclists taking on the four day journey from one end of the country to the next, but the event would not have been possible without the cyclists, first and foremost, who were helped and supported by the volunteers, sponsors and all those who organised fringe events, made donations and helped out in any way. Looking ahead to next year, the committee are building on the success of the first event, but they are doing something different again, which they hope will appeal to cycling enthusiasts and those who are newer to the activity.

"We have done the length of the country, so now we're doing the breadth," Nollaig Baker explained, as the Bay to Bay event will see participants cycling from Dublin to Galway Bay. The cycle will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2015 and participants will cover a distance of 215km in the one day challenge with three food stops, as they travel across the Midlands. The committee hope that people will support the 2015 event, as the support from the first event was a true show of community spirit and people's willingness to lend a hend and give what they could for a good cause. At the launch of the Bay to Bay event, the committee members toured St Joseph's Foundation and it really brought home how much their fundraising means to the people who use their services.

Meeting those who use the services and seeing the facilities first hand was an emotive day for the committee, as it gave them an insight into what the money they raised will be going towards and how it will truly change people's lives. Some of the money raised from the first event is being used for a new kitchen and also towards a bus, which brings adults and children to day trips.

The website will be going live over the next week and registration will be open, so those hoping to take part are urged to mark the date and register early, as the committee will be setting up training schedules shortly, to get people ready for the one day challenge. In the lead up to the cycle, there will also be a number of fundraisers with a charity auction on Friday, December 19, a Ballyhoura time trial and a flag day in March. If anyone wishes to organise a fundraiser event to support the cycle, it would be much appreciated.

Each cyclist will be raising sponsorship to take part in the cycle and the committee are hoping that community spirit will again shine for the next event.

For more information see Betterlife Cycle on Facebook, follow @bettercycle on Twitter, visit www.betterlifecycle.ie or contact 087-9411902.