A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
Sunday Cycle 4th Oct departs WGH National School at 09:00. COVID-19 Protocols apply (See below). Reply to this email if going. Route to be decided on the day but is expected to be 40K – 60K. COVID-19 Protocols In order to take part in the club spin the following steps are required from all participants: 1. Complete the Self-Assessment Read More …
There are several cycles planned as part of Cork Bike Week 2020 on Sunday 27th September. Ladies Cycle at 08:30 and Short Beginners cycle at 10:00. Lady members of the club are organising a 30K cycle that will depart the National School at 08:30. This group will then join a combined / mixed beginners cycle that will leave the National School Read More …
Hi, Club spins have resumed on Sundays (09:00) and Wednesday evenings (19:00) for existing club members only. At this time we are unable to introduce new members to the club. We hope to be in a position to revise this in a few weeks time. Departure point for club training cycles is now Watergrasshill National School. In Read More …
Dear Club member, Cycling Ireland Roadmap – Phase 3 has just been announced. The club committee are currently reviewing how these guidelines and protocols should be implemented in this club and will provide a further update shortly. The Phase 3 Roadmap describes: Protocols for club training mandatory usage of a booking system by club members taking part in club activities Recommended e-Learning Read More …
Dear Club Member, The latest guidance from Cycling Ireland describes that they will define protocols for club training in Phase 3 which is due by 29th June. Current guidance is that cyclists should “Avoid cycling in the slipstream of others” The guideline also state: “Multiple small groups which seek to replicate team or group environments is contrary to the Read More …
A Cycling Ireland COVID-19 update from 8th May 2020 is available at the following link: http://www.cyclingireland.ie/cycling-news-item/cycling-ireland-covid-19-update-08052020/27507
Latest Guidance from Cycling Ireland to members is available at: http://www.cyclingireland.ie/cycling-news-item/coronavirus-measures-to-remain-in-place-until-may-5th/27500 Members of the cycling community are asked to continue to comply with guidelines on physical exercise within their locality.
The Covid 19 restrictions have seen cycling activities on the road grind to a complete halt. The restrictions have seen members turn to technology in an effort to get their fix of pedaling. The most popular online cycling platform is Zwift. Members pay a monthly subscription to access the platform. A stationary trainer is used, and connected to a Read More …
Dear Club Member, Following the measures announced this evening by An Taoiseach to contain COVID-19 (see extract below from RTE website) outdoor cycling activities including solo cycles should NOT be performed by club members from midnight tonight (Friday 27th March) until Easter Sunday 12th April. https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0327/1126699-coronavirus-daily-blog/ Everybody must stay at home in all circumstances: – Read More …
All club events and gatherings have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to the Covid 19 virus. This has had a big impact on some members. Donal, Jeremy, Eric, Mike H and Mike C had all signed up for the Mallorca 312 sportive. The Mallorca 312 is one of the toughest endurance events in the sportive Read More …