DCC notes 19th January
The third weekend in the never ending month was very cold and frosty but beautifully bright and crisp. A good crew tumbled out of bed Sunday morning and with a few tweaks to chosen routes it was business as usual. The thoughts of some warm weather cycling in the coming months keeping everyone focused. Richie and Paul getting a headstart with some bare legs on show in Alicante this week.
Here's how we rolled….
G1 had 8 out on Sunday with a few changes made to chosen route it was off to Lismore, Tallow, Fermoy, Clondulane, Ballyduff and back down Tallow hill. A puncture at Tallow was swiftly dealt with and it was homeward bound on the main road. 100k @30kph.
A bakers dozen of Group 3 cyclists departed the Civic office all well layered to withstand the prevailing sub zero temperatures. An early decision was made to amend the proposed route and stay on the N25 as it had been salted and offered the safest option. The blood was beginning to warm as we crested the Pike Hill where a quick phone call was made to check on one of our number who was missing. He had decided it was too cold and was already at home. As we approached Leamybrien one rider hit an unidentified object in the hard shoulder and punctured both wheels. Repairs quickly carried out we were on our way again passing through the freezer otherwise known as Ballyduff before reaching the warmth of Kilmeaden and a welcome coffee. Warmed up and refreshed it was back on the road again and heading for home, 75 frosty kilometres completed at 27. 5kph.
It was a spin of two halves in different directions for G4 on a cold and frosty January morning. After a hilly spin last week a flater route was chosen for this Sunday. The group headed to 5X roads turning left and onto Griffin's garage. Turning left again towards Mahon Bridge and then left again onto the Carrick road to head for Lemmybrien. There were patches of ice in sheltered parts of the road. It seemed strange to be heading towards Dungarvan this early in the spin but that's what we did turning left for Durrow and back to the coast road into Dungarvan and stopping at out sponsors Fordes for a much needed break to warm up. After coffee / tea and treats it out the Bog Road to Cappoquin via Kilmolash and then back the N72 to Dungarvan again picking up two more for the second half of the spin. On a cold but sunny Sunday an enjoyable spin of 75Km.
G23k: The group headed of on their Sunday spin on a cold crisp frosty morning. The route was deviated as a precaution due to the uncertainty of the conditions of the roads . Sticking to the main roads the group headed along the N72 into Cappoquin and then onto Lismore for coffee . The DCC winter jackets living up to their name in keeping us warm along the route . With Group 5 arriving shortly afterwards both sat down to a well deserved Coffee and sugar rush delicacies. Photo taken of both groups, G23k headed for home again sticking to the main roads for safety reasons . Dis 50km at a comfortable pace
G5:“I’ve got layers” said Shrek to Donkey, and this morning you needed layers, it was Baltic; it was so cold that one of the bikes had ice on when it arrived in Dungarvan; but eight Group 5 cyclists showed up attired to go on an Arctic expedition. We set off with Lismore as our destination, it was decided that we would go directly to Lismore and stay off the bye-roads due to the weather conditions. The cold took its toll early as some in the group needed to move faster to stay warm, while one member turned back because of the cold, Group 5 was now split two and five. Marion and Martina went as far as the Welcome Inn and returned to Dungarvan for coffee in Forde’s, while Joe, Shane, Margaret, Frances and Michael continued to Lismore. Here we had HOT coffee, even though more benefit was derived from hugging the cup and warming the fingers than from drinking the coffee. Back on the bike and back to Dungarvan. It was a pleasant spin back and done in good time. Congratulations to all eight for setting out this morning and congrats to Joe on his new bike, a lovely steed indeed a real Black Beauty. The stats:- we covered 47.50kM at an average of 21km/h.
Youth Racing Notes
Elia Tutty raced in the ACT Track League at the Velodrome in Manchester on Monday night last. Elia was part of the Women’s Cycling Ireland team taking part in the four race Omnium, her first time racing at this level. Her best result came in the Points Race which was final race of the night where she crossed the line in 4th place and finished 6th in the race overall gaining great experience for the future. Well done Elia 🚴🏼♀️🚴🏼♀️
Date for the Diary
A fun table quiz will be held on Friday February 21st in Minnie's bar. Tables of 4, €10 per person. Prizes galore. As well as being a social event for members it will raise funds for the Youth Development program. A great night assured!
Youth Training Day
We are very pleased to announce that prior to the start of racing season a youth training day with Martin Mclouglin will be held in the coming weeks. This event is kindly sponsored again this year by Stuart Hall Dream Cycling Holidays. We are very grateful to Stuart for his generosity to our club and look forward to cycling with him and his team in Mallorca in April.
Membership
Many thanks to all who have renewed in the last few weeks. Welcome to our newcomers and we hope they have an enjoyable time in DCC. Out of respect for your fellow club cyclists can the remaining outstanding riders renew as soon as possible as if your membership is expired you are not insured on club rides. In order to facilitate some fun club events in the coming year please consider upgrading to a club competition licence. Any problems renewing contact Tomas MacCaith. A paper based application form is also available at Bob Troy's and O ‘Mahonys Cycles Newcomers are entitled to 3 try out spins before committing to joining. If you ride regularly with DCC but are a member of another club we would appreciate it if you could become an associate member of DCC. Contact Tomas for further details.
Sympathy
DCC would like to offer our sincere condolences to Nora Halley and the Kiely family on the death of their mother Nancy Kiely and to Tony & Siobhan O’Mahony and family on the death of Tony's father Vinny O’Mahony this week. May they both rest in peace.
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