Cycling Club from Phoenix Park

cyclic

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a club spin in the evenings from Phoenix Park/ City Centre before the light dies and maybe Saturday mornings over winter. (Sunday papers, coffee and toddlers too much of a draw on a Sunday). Intermediate level. Emphasis on fun. I know Cycling Ireland have a list- but it's poor- out of date, a lot of clubs listed don't exist anymore and I can't find what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

kevd2000

Blanch wheelies go from the straw hall which is near the park

Chartsengrafs

On Sundays though.

Tomred13

cyclic wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a club spin in the evenings from Phoenix Park/ City Centre before the light dies and maybe Saturday mornings over winter. (Sunday papers, coffee and toddlers too much of a draw on a Sunday). Intermediate level. Emphasis on fun. I know Cycling Ireland have a list- but it's poor- out of date, a lot of clubs listed don't exist anymore and I can't find what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Cyclic

I think there was a group that used to use the park to meet up last year but i dont know if there still about. i use the park quite abit for evening spins and for accessing meath countryside. was toying with the idea of joining a club this year or about forming a club in or around the city centre, if anyone was interested let me know? thinking of a name like DUBH LINN CC..? any takers?

slap/dash

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Cyclic

I think there was a group that used to use the park to meet up last year but i dont know if there still about. i use the park quite abit for evening spins and for accessing meath countryside. was toying with the idea of joining a club this year or about forming a club in or around the city centre, if anyone was interested let me know? thinking of a name like DUBH LINN CC..? any takers?

i might be into this. was thinking of the blanch dudes, but since im right beside the pheno, this would be ideal. i only really know my commute routes out to maynooth, so new pastures would be fun

07Lapierre

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Cyclic

I think there was a group that used to use the park to meet up last year but i dont know if there still about. i use the park quite abit for evening spins and for accessing meath countryside. was toying with the idea of joining a club this year or about forming a club in or around the city centre, if anyone was interested let me know? thinking of a name like DUBH LINN CC..? any takers?

What about "Phoenix CC".. the club jersey would certainly stand out!

Tomred13

slap/dash wrote: »

i might be into this. was thinking of the blanch dudes, but since im right beside the pheno, this would be ideal. i only really know my commute routes out to maynooth, so new pastures would be fun

Hi
Maybe its something we should look into, have been tempted to start a city centre club using phoenix Pk as a hub for the last year, all we need is some interested members? would be interested in meeting people for a spin in the park some evening to discuss this? Any Takers?

Squidgy Black

I'd be interested depending on the average speed. I think the park's a good idea for a hub, that way you'll be able to get people in from Blanch/Castleknock etc, then town, Phibsboro/Cabra and even further north.

Tomred13

07Lapierre wrote: »

What about "Phoenix CC".. the club jersey would certainly stand out!

Hi
was thinking the same name but unfort theres a phoenix cc up in belfast already, so was toying with DUBH LINN CC ( means The black pool for non gaelic speakers) would love to start a city centre racing/sportive mtb club as most clubs are on the outskirts of the city. used to be a member of edenderry tullamore athlone clubs in the past so have some experience around forming clubs. If anyone was interested please let me know??
Tom

RobFowl

07Lapierre wrote: »

What about "Phoenix CC".. the club jersey would certainly stand out!

The northies might have someting to say about that !

http://www.phoenixcc.net/

Tomred13

RobFowl wrote: »

The northies might have someting to say about that !

http://www.phoenixcc.net/

Hi Rob
Totally agree..might not rob their name but like their jersey... in the interest of cross border co-operation best not pi$$ off our neighbours up north.

Tomred13

stetyrrell wrote: »

I'd be interested depending on the average speed. I think the park's a good idea for a hub, that way you'll be able to get people in from Blanch/Castleknock etc, then town, Phibsboro/Cabra and even further north.

Hi Stetyrrell

I too live in city centre, maybe we should try and arrange a meet up in Phoenix park over Boards.ie some evening soon for interested members and see what happens ? as for the average speed, i usually go as fast as the slowest person on a spin,20-30kph, no one gets left behind!
Tom

Squidgy Black

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Stetyrrell

I too live in city centre, maybe we should try and arrange a meet up in Phoenix park over Boards.ie some evening soon for interested members and see what happens ? as for the average speed, i usually go as fast as the slowest person on a spin,20-30kph, no one gets left behind!
Tom

Yeah sounds good too me, I'm in Dublin 5 so it's only a short spin over. I've only one gear though so no massive climbs :P

07Lapierre

RobFowl wrote: »

The northies might have someting to say about that !

http://www.phoenixcc.net/

How about "ThePhoenixCC" ?

slap/dash

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi
Maybe its something we should look into, have been tempted to start a city centre club using phoenix Pk as a hub for the last year, all we need is some interested members? would be interested in meeting people for a spin in the park some evening to discuss this? Any Takers?

Down for this

Squidgy Black

07Lapierre wrote: »

How about "ThePhoenixCC" ?

Could be a bit messy in case they were mistaken for the other.

What about Deerfield CC after the Deerfield residence in the park, and of course the fact that there's load of deers in the fields? :pac:

slap/dash

stetyrrell wrote: »

Could be a bit messy in case they were mistaken for the other.

What about Deerfield CC after the Deerfield residence in the park, and of course the fact that there's load of deers in the fields? :pac:

Or the magazines cc

RobFowl

07Lapierre wrote: »

How about "ThePhoenixCC" ?

The Real Phoenix CC





I'll get my coat..........

roseybear

i would also b interested in this! started tri's and the cycling is something that i enjoy but i struggle with the long spins alone! im in ashtown so pheno is my back garden

Tomred13

Hi Folks, stetryrrell,slap/dash roseybear

seems we would have a few people interested in some sort of phoenix park group/club. just to get the ball rolling im gona head out from the park next wed eve at 6pm to clonee ratoath dunshaughlin dunboyne blanch if anyones interested ( meet at the papal cross ), route can be adjusted according to speed and ability, otherwise we could do laps of the park to begin with. any takers??
Tom

Squidgy Black

I'm not free Wednesday afternoons, but don't let me hold yous back

Best thing to do is draw up the proposed route on mapmyride.com so people can have an idea of distance and elevation etc.

OldBean

I'd be interested too. Based in Stoneybatter. Unfit and more interested in enjoying the cycle than setting records, but if that's alright with yous...!

twinsen

Hi Guys

What sort of average speed is expected? I would love to join, but I barely can keep 28km/h for more than 60 km.

Tomred13

stetyrrell wrote: »

I'm not free Wednesday afternoons, but don't let me hold yous back

Best thing to do is draw up the proposed route on mapmyride.com so people can have an idea of distance and elevation etc.

could do tues or thurs eve either. will put up a flat 60k route tomorrow. keep an eye on this thread.
T

Tomred13

twinsen wrote: »

Hi Guys

What sort of average speed is expected? I would love to join, but I barely can keep 28km/h for more than 60 km.

Well Twinsen
If you can do 28k average, you be more than fine. keep an eye on this thread will put up a map and date soon. T

Tomred13

OldBean wrote: »

I'd be interested too. Based in Stoneybatter. Unfit and more interested in enjoying the cycle than setting records, but if that's alright with yous...!

Hi oldbean

more the merrier. if you can do 25k average over a very flat 60 k then your more than welcome. keep an eye on this thread for a route and date. T

Squidgy Black

Tomred13 wrote: »

could do tues or thurs eve either. will put up a flat 60k route tomorrow. keep an eye on this thread.
T

Could definitely do next Thursday anyways, but as I said go with whatever day gets you the most numbers.

Zyzz

Are southsiders allowed to join in on this?






loike

Squidgy Black

Zyzz wrote: »

Are southsiders allowed to join in on this?






loike

Yeah pal, if you make sure to leave all valuables with me.

Zyzz

stetyrrell wrote: »

Yeah pal, if you make sure to leave all valuables with me.

Will you have enough pockets for my top notch jewellery and iPhones?

slap/dash

yes this is a go for me. i commute to maynooth a few times a week and average b/w 25 and 30 depending on how motivated i am that day.
will be good to work on group rides which is probably a weak point.

wednesday will prob work, but im going to venice next day, so ill have to call it nearer the time

funkyjebus

I'm in Stoneybatter as well and would be interested in heading out too.

Tomred13

Hi Folks,

looks like we would have people interested in a phoenix Pk spin group, not sure if we will accept southsiders ( zyzz) hahaha, only kidding, the more the merrier. im hoping to head out next weds eve from the papal cross at 6.30, will post up a mapmyride ( dead flat 60k route to begin with ) by the weekend.
What other times and days would suit people??? unavailable tues eve but open to other days?
Tom

Tomred13

Zyzz wrote: »

Are southsiders allowed to join in on this?






loike

Hi Zyzz

Yup, southsiders are welcomed, doesnt matter what side of the tracks your from. keep an eye on this thread as i hope to post a spin for next week??
Tom

roseybear

I do shift work so changes every week but am off all next week!

slap/dash

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Folks,

looks like we would have people interested in a phoenix Pk spin group, not sure if we will accept southsiders ( zyzz) hahaha, only kidding, the more the merrier. im hoping to head out next weds eve from the papal cross at 6.30, will post up a mapmyride ( dead flat 60k route to begin with ) by the weekend.
What other times and days would suit people??? unavailable tues eve but open to other days?
Tom

Varies for me, but maybe Thursday is out for me for the most part

Want2know

I live nearby and would be interested also. Free most weekdays and the odd weekend

Squidgy Black

Won't really know when I'm free until the timetable for this semester is posted tomorrow, but I have to say it's great to have spins that aren't on Sunday mornings, I work Sundays and when I'm not in I'm playing GAA matches so I never get to join any clubs.

funkyjebus

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday all works for me, but I'd have a preference for Wednesdays.

We will probably only get a few more mid week spins in before it gets dark anyway so perhaps play it by ear for now to see which days works best for numbers on a given week.

For weekend spins, Sunday is my preference.

Tomred13

Hi Folks

completely agree that we probably only have a few more evening spins left this year, but we could organise both a saturday and sunday spin from the park during the winter months, so people dont miss out. id be on to organise a spin on one of the days.

To get the ball rolling im heading out next weds eve ( 4th sept) from papal cross at 6.00pm for a dead flat 60k loop around dunboyne if anyones interested, im off to electric picnic so wont be near the interweb to check the thread til monday.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/277841253

purple cow

Hi,

I'm over in Ashtown. I go out most weekends for about 60-70km at 25-26 kmh. Weekends probably suit me better than midweek, but might drop over next Wednesday for a spin. I'm a bit of a newbie, having just got my first road by last November on the Bike 2 Work scheme. Since then, at least I managed to use it! Have done 1,600km since then including two 100km sportives so far.

Re: a name - seeing as Phoenix CC is gone what about Firebirds cc? Great jersey design options!

If not that, then Fionn Uisce CC??

BTW, Tomred13, the link to MMR doesn't seem to work for me.

taddles

Member of Blanch Wheelies (Blanchardstown Cycling Club) Here,

We are always looking for new members, currently the club has circa 35 members with a good mix of leisure/racers/tri...

The official club spins are Sundays from the Strawhall pub but lots of Wednesday evening spins during summer and lads informally meet up and go out in smaller groups who are of similar level.

No one gets left behind and lots of good banter..

www.blanchwheelies.com

ChainWhip

I hereby suggest the meeting point be known as the Paypal cross!




*inside joke, for those not on the jersey thread.

Tomred13

purple cow wrote: »

Hi,

I'm over in Ashtown. I go out most weekends for about 60-70km at 25-26 kmh. Weekends probably suit me better than midweek, but might drop over next Wednesday for a spin. I'm a bit of a newbie, having just got my first road by last November on the Bike 2 Work scheme. Since then, at least I managed to use it! Have done 1,600km since then including two 100km sportives so far.

Re: a name - seeing as Phoenix CC is gone what about Firebirds cc? Great jersey design options!

If not that, then Fionn Uisce CC??

BTW, Tomred13, the link to MMR doesn't seem to work for me.

Hi Purplecow

1600km since last nov, fairplay dude, sounds like you caught the cycling bug. im new to mmr as i dont use gps on the bike but will try to get the missus to fix it tomorrow, rough loop on weds eve is park-blanch-clonee-kilbride-ratoath-skyrne/dunshaughlin-drumree-dunboyne-blanch..all flat, country roads for most.
fionn uisce cc! i like it, where does it come from? is that a road in castleknock?

roseybear

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Purplecow

1600km since last nov, fairplay dude, sounds like you caught the cycling bug. im new to mmr as i dont use gps on the bike but will try to get the missus to fix it tomorrow, rough loop on weds eve is park-blanch-clonee-kilbride-ratoath-skyrne/dunshaughlin-drumree-dunboyne-blanch..all flat, country roads for most.
fionn uisce cc! i like it, where does it come from? is that a road in castleknock?

Its Phoenix park as gaeilge!

Onefortysix

Kilmainham based, looking for a club too, this sounds perfect.

Relative newbie trying to push out the distances, up to 60-70K at the minute, should be able to just about hang on at 25kph

Do shift patterns in work so no particular day suits will get out when I can.

Cheers

roseybear

So will there b a few for wed so? Im in if there is

Tomred13

roseybear wrote: »

Its Phoenix park as gaeilge!

Cheers roseybear,
ya learn something new everyday!!
fionn uisce CC has a nice ring to it...

Tomred13

Hi Folks

Just a reminder about an evening spin this weds 6pm at the papal cross, all welcome with the view to setting up midweek and weekend spins/groups from the phoenix park. Weds Route can be shortened, 25km avr speed.

Just to get an idea of numbers for weds spin, If people are interested can they Thanks/Like this post..
Tom

Squidgy Black

Won't be there Wednesday but best of luck with it. Let me know if there's any other spins in the next few weeks.

Onefortysix

Working Wednesday but would otherwise be there. Good luck