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Cycling Club from Phoenix Park

  • 28-08-2013 10:15AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    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 I know Cycling Ireland have a list- but it's poor- out of date, a lot of clubs listed don't exist anymore and I can't find what I'm looking for.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.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 kevd2000


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Chartsengrafs


    On Sundays though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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 I know Cycling Ireland have a list- but it's poor- out of date, a lot of clubs listed don't exist anymore and I can't find what I'm looking for.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?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭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!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,672 Mod ✭✭✭✭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/

    PHOENIX%20CC%20SHORT%20SLEEVE%20JERSEY%20WITH%20LOGOS.JPG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭Tomred13


    RobFowl wrote: »
    The northies might have someting to say about that !

    http://www.phoenixcc.net/

    PHOENIX%20CC%20SHORT%20SLEEVE%20JERSEY%20WITH%20LOGOS.JPG


    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.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    RobFowl wrote: »
    The northies might have someting to say about that !

    http://www.phoenixcc.net/

    PHOENIX%20CC%20SHORT%20SLEEVE%20JERSEY%20WITH%20LOGOS.JPG

    How about "ThePhoenixCC" ? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭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:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭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


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,672 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    How about "ThePhoenixCC" ? :)

    The Real Phoenix CC





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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 636 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


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

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


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭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...!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 735 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭Tomred13


    stetyrrell wrote: »
    I'm not free Wednesday afternoons, but don't let me hold yous back :p

    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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


    Are southsiders allowed to join in on this?






    loike


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭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?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭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


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