'An Evening with The Roches' hosted by The Garda Cycling Club

Dave11

Hi Guys,

Just thought I would make you all aware of this night that Garda CC are putting on in Westmanstown Sports Centre, Dublin 15 on the 12th December 2012.

It's a 'Q&A' and 'Meet and Greet' with Stephen and Nicolas and there will be ten cycling trade companies there as well.

http://gardacyclingclub.com/roche-night/

Should be a good night and we'd love to see you there!

Dave

kerry4sam

I thought that this deserved a thread of it's own

The Garda Cycling Club are proud to announce that on Wednesday 12th December 2012 they will be hosting, in Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre, Westmanstown, Dublin 15, 'An Evening with The Roches' sponsored by Richies Bikestore.

Ever wondered what it takes to become an elite cyclist? Ever wondered what it would be like to win the Tour De France? This night presents you with an opportunity to ask Stephen Roche about those great experiences and to talk to Nicolas Roche about his new ventures with Saxo Bank/Tinkoff Bank and the Nicolas Roche Performance Team, and much more.

Hosted by The Garda Cycling Club, this evening promises to be a fantastic experience for cycling enthusiasts. The event will be compéred by renowned cycling journalist, Declan Quigley. Guests on the evening will have the opportunity to 'Meet and Great' Stephen and Nicolas and take part in a 'Question and Answer' session. Stephen and Nicolas are not the only attraction at what promises to be an exciting night.

On arrival all guests will be greeted with a mince pie and mulled wine reception, with light refreshments also being served at the interval. Top name manufacturers from the cycling industry will also be on site to display the best in cycling equipment including Ridley Bikes (who will be launching their 2013 collection at our show), Richies Bikestore, Santini Clothing, Sunglasses.ie, Spin 11, Cycling Ireland, Sports Food Ireland, Masita Sportswear, BBB, High 5 and Mavic along with a road safety awareness stand hosted by The Garda National Traffic Bureau.

The Castleknock Hotel, Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, the accommodation partners for this event, will kindly be offering a very special rate of €79 per room B&B for our guests. // Tickets priced at just €20 for adults and €10 for U16 can be obtained by emailing rochenight@gmail.com or at Richie’s Bike Shop, Swords Co. Dublin.

This promises to be an unmissable night for all cycling enthusiasts.
~ WHO: Stephen & Nicolas Roche
~ WHAT: Questions and answers session with the Stephen and Nicolas Roche ~ WHERE: Westmanstown Sports Centre, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Tickets available by emailing rochenight@gmail.com or at Richie’s Bike Shop, Swords.
~ WHEN: December 12th next from 7pm to 9pm.

For further information, please contact: David O’Connell, Racing Representative, Garda Cycling Club on 086-3842009 or rochenight@gmail.com SIZE="1"][COLOR="Blue"]taken from Cycling Ireland events[/COLOR][/SIZE

Dave11

Hi Guys,

Slight change to our event.

Sport injury consultant and former international cyclist Paul Tansey will be compere on the night.

Tickets going fast so get them early to avoid disappointment!

Dave
G.C.C.

Dave11

Hi,

Not long now till this wonderful evening! Tickets are moving quite fast and there will be very limited tickets on the night. If you intend on joining us we recommend that you get your tickets in advance.

Slight change to the line up on the night with former Irish international and sport injury consultant Paul Tansey now performing the role of compere on the night.

Hope to see some boards lads there and make sure ya say hi!!

Regards,

Dave
Garda CC

Dave11 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Just thought I would make you all aware of this night that Garda CC are putting on in Westmanstown Sports Centre, Dublin 15 on the 12th December 2012.

It's a 'Q&A' and 'Meet and Greet' with Stephen and Nicolas and there will be ten cycling trade companies there as well.

http://gardacyclingclub.com/roche-night/

Should be a good night and we'd love to see you there!

Dave

buffalo

Can I challenge Beasty to merge all the threads referring to this event?

Dave11

buffalo wrote: »

Can I challenge Beasty to merge all the threads referring to this event?

Sorry about that guys. I see one other thread alright! Can a mod merge them so?

Beasty

buffalo wrote: »

Can I challenge Beasty to merge all the threads referring to this event?

Better late than never ...

buffalo

Beasty wrote: »

Better late than never ...

Damn, I was sure there was more. You win this round!

Dave11

Evening all....

It's competition time on Boards.ie!!!

Garda CC are going to give away two tickets to a Boards.ie member for 'An Evening with The Roches'. Please PM the answer of the question to me. Entries close at 18:00 on Wednesday 5th of December and I will announce the winner shortly after!

Now... The question is a tough one!!!

In what year did Stephen Roche win The Triple??

A. 1986
B. 1987
C. 1988

Answers by PM ONLY please!

Best of luck

David O Connell
P.R.O.
G.C.C.

Dave11

Answers coming in thick and fast!!!

I wonder did anyone get it wrong

Be sure and PM me for your chance to win two tickets!

Dave11

Remember to get your answer in before 18:00 to be in with a chance of winning two tickets!!

A, B or C...

Dave11

Bryan Dobson is on so its 18:00. Winner to be announced!

Dave11

And the winner is..... goose06!!!! PM Sent.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Limited tickets still available so all hope not lost.

Hope to see some boardies at the show.

Be sure and say hello!

David.

SHOVELLER

****! Only seeing this now.

How was the night?

The physio

An excellent night with the roches,nicholas came into the room about half 7 like a normal joe soap.stood around chatting signing autographs and posing for photos,very obliging and quiet fella,the nite began at 9 and went on till after half 10,Stephen was great with the young kids sittting at the front,answered all the questions very well and they both stayed till late, well done to everybody involved