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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 3:10:13 PM |
It has been an extraordinary number of weeks in cycling circles. I have a feeling that it will take some time for the dust to settle regarding the stripping of Lance Armstrong as a former winner of the Tour de France in the new millennium.
Hopefully it will mirror into insignificance in a short space of time as far as the cycling public are concerned. Lance Armstrong was a hero to many, but sadly he has fallen from grace. I would ask that you take a look at a site I have noted in the roundup this week.
Thankfully, here at home we are generating a good feel factor this weekend. The AGM of Cycling Ireland is schedule for Saturday in Clonmel, but BMX competition at the Cherry Orchard over Friday and Saturday is a welcome diversion. Not only is it a development opportunity for many, but the Connacht region and David O'Loughlin are opening doors to many would-be cyclists.
Both FBD Ireland and Neenan Travel Talent Team will be partners with Cycling Ireland in the promotion of Talent Team 2020.
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BMX in CHERRY ORCHARD with MIKE
1996 World Cruiser Champion Mike Savage has confirmed that he will compete at the Indoor Nationals this Sunday. Mike, who was placed in six other World Championships, confirmed this evening that he expects his flight to leave New York this Thursday (today) as Hurricane Sandy clears New York.
Sunday November 4th - Inaugural Irish Indoor BMX Championships will be held at Cherry Orchard BMX Track in Dublin this Sunday. The event will cater for all categories from U5 to Master�s. Sign on is from 12pm to 1pm with racing due to commence at 1.30pm.
Friday November 2nd - Cherry Orchard BMX have been training over one hundred potential BMX riders at their track over the past six weeks. The program which has been run in conjunction with Dublin City Council will culminate with a Race Day this Friday. The riders have been drawn from all over Dublin and will compete in series of races this Friday. The overall winners will then go forward to compete in the National Championships this Sunday
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CONNACHT CYCLING PROJECT 2018 - YOUTH & JUNIOR TRAINING CAMP
The Neale GAA Club, Cong, Mayo. Sat. Nov. 3rd 9.30am until 4.30pm. The second of the Connacht Cycling project 2018 youth & junior training Camps is taking place in Cong, Co. Mayo.
This camp is an ideal opportunity for you to improve you bike riding by learning fundamental skills, best practice training methods and much more in a controlled and challenging environment.
Special guest Q&A Session with Con Doherty Junior World Triathlon Championship - Bronze Medal Winner. Understand what it takes to succeed at Junior World Championship level.
Connacht Youth/Junior Team selection and talent I.D event.
Please bring: Two sets of clothes for bike riding. A gym kit for circuit training session. Pack lunch. (Hot Water available.) If you have a set of Rollers or a Turbo trainer please bring! Showers available so bring a towel etc.
Cost �5.00
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FBD Ireland and Neenan Travel Talent Team 2020 Camp�
Training camp Sunday Nov 4th 2012 - Youth talent teams and Womens development squads. Parents and coaches of Squad members invited to workshops also
GOALS OF THE CAMP
* To welcome and familiarise new members of squads with the Squad Programmes.
* To assist parents and coaches in supporting the squad members
* To introduce some cross training techniques to athletes
* To present an overview of nutritional habits and needs of athletes
What athletes need to bring:- Good running shoes, Cycling gear, shoes, helmet, Bike in good working order, Towel and change of clothes, Snacks and drinks for during training session, A gym mat if you have one, a Note book and pen.
The Programme
There may be changes to the programme depending on the weather on the day.
Athletes Parents coaches
Sign on in Green isle hotel 9.30 to 10.15 am
10.25 Riders leave hotel for Corcagh Park
!0.30 Warm up run 15 20 minutes-
10.45 Core strength exercises
11.00 Essential cycling Skills and cycling conditioning for aspiring international
and professional cyclists.
1pm Finish practical session
Tea snacks
2.00 The squad programmes (athletes and mentors, parents)
2.30 Beth Mc Cluskey Nutrition including quiz
3.30 Questions and Answers
Finish 10.30 Presentation, Sports Psychologist Mental fitness for the talented athlete. 11.30 Presentation Beth Mc Cluskey Nutrition for top performance and health. 2 pm The squad programmes (athletes
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Western Lakes cycling club awards.
Western Lakes members got together in Flannerys Bar Ballinrobe to toast their success in the cycling world and they had every right to. With an increase in membership to over 130 riders it has helped the club achieve the highest membership of a cycling club in Connacht. The racers in the club didn't let themselves down with two members winning All Ireland gold medals at the National tandem championship and fielding a full team at this year�s An Post Ras. While our leisure riders also stood out from the crowd with 25 of its members completing the 600k Mizen to Malin challenge on the tenth anniversary of the club�s first undertaking of the iconic journey across Ireland.
David Mac Dermot, the club chairman, spoke boastfully on why he is proud to be part of the club. In his address he stated �This club organises 12 National events during the year, twice as many as most other clubs in the province and we have a excellent combined eleven round club league with Covey wheelers, who are our both our closest of friends and our best of rivals.
A first for the club was the hosting of a beginner�s league in 2012 which proved very successful with 70 riders taking part with some astonishing improvements noted". He continued by adding "The club invested time, money and resources into expanding its BMX track and cycling centre building which is the club�s main hub.
Every week there are structured training spins, BMX sessions and events to be traveled to for both the racing and the leisure members. Never a club to miss a good night out, the social side is well catered for with weekend�s away and warm weather camps organised.� David also thanked all of the volunteers and organisers who helped to make the club what it is today. "A club is nothing without the will and effort of both the members, Loyal Sponsors and volunteers and this club is lucky to have them in abundance"
He finished by reminding members that with "off season" nearly over and the first training weekend away fast approaching that he expects to see them all joining in the training spins on Saturday and Sunday leaving from Cornmarket at 10am sharp on November the 10th and that he hoped to see new potential members coming along. League awards winners and Mizen to Malin commemorative jerseys were presented by Martin Joyce on the night.
Award winners were as follows
Club person of the year; Shane Gilligan
Club Racer of the year; Donal Harrington
Club leisure rider of the year; Paul Duddy.
Club wheel sucker of the year; Martin Joyce.
Club Championship 2012.
1st Padraig Marrey Ballinrobe
2nd Donal Harrington Curry
3rd Joe Marrey Ballinrobe
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