Well, the 2012 touring season kicked off for the Southside Wheely Wheelers with the “Donal Crowley Memorial Cycle” last Sunday 19 Feb in Blarney. The club were out in force and a trip to Blarney Castle was never on the agenda. 100kms of cycling was and the following club members left the famous town at quarter past Eleven to take on the challenging course, Paul Gammell, Mike Duggan, Edmond O’Reilly, Martin Lake, Jan, Eoghan and Tadhg Murphy, Stephen Hehir, Brendan Daly, Pat O’Donnell, Willie McCarthy, Mike Sexton, John Carey, Mike Gammell, Stephen Finn, Brendan Houlihan, Shane O’Brien, Adrian Gammell and Liam Carroll. If I’ve forgotten anyone please forgive me.
As the cyclist assembled for the off Mike Sexton spotted the legend that is Sean Kelly, himself preparing for the spin. He kindly joined us for a photo and laughed off some light hearted slagging before heading for the start line. As the flag dropped a massive crowd of cyclists headed straight into a 25km “drag” that soon had the field scattered. People settled into different groups and made their way around the course in brilliant sunshine. A few punctures broke up the journey for one group of Wheely Wheelers but even this didn’t dampen spirits and everyone cycled happily back to Blarney to complete the tour. There were a few club members taking part in their first tour, fair play to them they made it look easy. Well done to all club members that took part and if this was anything to go on we’re going to have a great year on the roads of Ireland.
Wednesday Night Light Cycle 15 Feb.
The Wednesday evening spin is going from strength to strength. Thankfully the evenings are starting to brighten and we all look forward to the time we can leave the car park with the lights off. Out spinning last week were Jerry Herbert, Sean Burchill, Adrian Gammell, Michael Gammell, Ber Gammell, Paul Gammell, Sam Hand, Brian McCarthy, Willie McCarthy, Jerry Ryan, Edmond O’Reilly, Jonathan Moloney, David Walsh, Aaron Walsh, John Carey. Mike Sexton, Robert Shanahan, Brendan Daly and Mathew Gammell.
Turbo Thursday was well attended last week in the hall in Bruree. Only two more weeks left so if you fancy going real fast (without moving an inch) and improving your fitness get yourself to Bruree tonight or next Thursday. As always Turbos will be shared so if you don’t have one grab your bike, a drink and a towel and come along anyway.
Last Saturday’s Underage cycle training was really well attended but more existing or new underage members are always welcome. Thanks and well done to all the club members who give up their afternoon to help the kids improve their cycling, brilliant work
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye!! SWW social evening coming up.
Plans are afoot for a medieval banquet in Bunratty Castle Saturday 25 February at 5.30pm, with not a bicycle in sight. Bus leaving Kilmallock at 4.30pm. Total cost for bus and banquet is €60. Doesn’t bode well for cycling Sunday morning but the crack should be mighty. So grab your partner and contact John “The social secretary” Carey at 087 2701771 if you fancy the trip.
“Turbo Thursday”. SWW Turbo Training classes continue every Thursday at 7.00pm in Bruree Hall. Bring your bike, turbo trainer, towel, and drinks. If you don’t have a turbo come along anyway, we plan to share all available turbos. Great training for guys, gals and underage cyclists.
We’d like to invite more lady cyclists to join our club. Jan Murphy is looking after the ladies section and will be happy to give you any details you may require. Contact Jan on 087 2968173.
Out cycling last Wednesday night were Gerry Ryan, Jerry Herbert, Mike Sexton, John Carey, Willie McCarthy, Mary McCarthy, Paul Gammell, Ber Gammell, Michelle Gammell, Sean Burchill, Adrian Gammell, Michael Gammell, Robert Shanahan, Mike Murphy and Mathew Gammell. Nice crisp evening for a spin, well done everybody. Word has it that Jerry Herbert’s legs looked even better this week!!