St. Tiernan's Cycling Club - Winter Spins

daragh_

Don't want to hijack Buffalo's thread!

Interested in joining a Cycling Club in South Dublin?

If you are looking for a small, friendly, Purple and Red Themed Cycling Club then St. Tiernan's Cycling Club will be running group spins from next Saturday right through the Winter.

Our winter spins leave from the entrance to Park Vale estate on Sandyford Road, Dundrum or from the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght.

2 or 3 groups depending on numbers, catering to most levels. We have very active Road Racing and Touring members, plus a couple of Audax nutters.

More details here. http://www.sttiernanscc.com/membership/new-members/

buffalo

FITE!

colm_gti

You never mentioned that we were all a bunch of f*ckin' top men, and women!

daragh_

buffalo wrote: »

FITE!

You may have the numerical advantage sir, but we are dressed like Spiderman!

Planet X

Snazziest jersey around alright!

doozerie

daragh_ wrote: »

You may have the numerical advantage sir, but we are dressed like Spiderman!

This year I think you should push the boundaries a little further, like so:

doozerie

Just to add from personal experience, St. Tiernans are a great bunch of people to ride with, very friendly and welcoming both in person and as a club. …I feel a group hug coming on.

I'll balance that by saying that they are so welcoming and supportive that I've become a cycling widower many weekends over the last year while my wife headed out for club spins with them, leaving me alone and entirely at the mercy of my 4yr old daughter for a few hours each time. A 4yr old with a very active imagination. I've variously been dressed in witches clothing, played the roles of prince, pink princess, and ugly sister, had my face painted like a psycho clown from a horror film, been stood on, bounced on, fed all sorts of concoctions which would make a maggot gag, etc., etc. I'm a ruined man, the fiends! Friendly fiends though.

daragh_

@doozerie

Full beards for ALL members will be compulsory from Jan 1.
The inaugural meeting of the Spousal Support Network (STCCSSN - We're there because they don't care) will be announced shortly.

You make a very attractive Pink Princess.

mahoo

daragh_ wrote: »

Don't want to hijack Buffalo's thread!

Interested in joining a Cycling Club in South Dublin?

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Its a cut throat business!
Think my decision will be based on if im more likely to get up early on a saturday or a sunday :rolleyes: .. decided i want to try my hand at a race before i turn 40 in the not so distant future. not sure if im able but only one way to find out!
Think it'll have to be orwell on sunday this week but ill try make next saturday so then you can have bidding war for my signature

daragh_

mahoo wrote: »

Its a cut throat business!
Think my decision will be based on if im more likely to get up early on a saturday or a sunday :rolleyes: .. decided i want to try my hand at a race before i turn 40 in the not so distant future. not sure if im able but only one way to find out!
Think it'll have to be orwell on sunday this week but ill try make next saturday so then you can have bidding war for my signature

We would be delighted to have you along at any stage. No purchase required.

We are involved in the Inter-Club League which is a great way to get started in racing.

Ole Rodrigo

No Sunday spins ?

Robertd_07

mahoo wrote: »

Think it'll have to be orwell on sunday this week but ill try make next saturday so then you can have bidding war for my signature

Sounds like a plan. Was thinking of doing the same myself.

daragh_

@ror_74

Nope. You can usually find some of our members out training on a Sunday but official club spins are always Saturday morning.

buffalo

ror_74 wrote: »

No Sunday spins ?

Psst, hey kid! You want Sunday spins? Try over here --> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86818745#post86818745


:P

Planet X

@Daragh.
Should be there. Just up the road from me.
Time to whip out the auld racer. It's been a while.

daragh_

@Planet X

Good stuff. Won't be around for a few weeks myself because of injury but you'll recognise a few Boardsies!

@buffalo

Get yer own thread!

Scuba_Scoper

@daragh_
do you need to email details prior to the spin as specified on the website?
Cheers

daragh_

@Scuba_Scoper

Yes please. Use the contact form or email info at sttiernanscc.com
This allows us to anticipate numbers and plan accordingly.

bellinter

Going to join up myself on Saturday morning! Looking forward to it

Konkers

So I just realised that there are two clubs around the corner from me within an ass's roar of one another. How lucky am I?........
Is there history there? ..............Maybe all that can wait till Sat morning, provided I can break away from the BH and terrorists.

The tax man

Smaller size club appeals to me. Hope to drop by Saturday.

smacl

The tax man wrote: »

Smaller size club appeals to me.

Likewise, though the road bike is currently in bits on the floor in an attempted 9sp to 10sp upgrade, so not looking good for tomorrow.

Also not entirely sure whether a club would suit, as I do the bulk of my riding solo at rather modest speeds and don't know how well I'd hack it in a group. Only one way of finding out I suppose. While distance isn't an issue, having seen NamelessPhil and co tear up hills, there's no way I'd manage that pace.

quozl

That gives you a whole evening to finish assembling it, Smacl!

Considering boards.ie's opinion of our relationship, it'll be interesting to meet you tomorrow!

daragh_

Would be great to see you all. Just make sure to mail or use the contact form posted above in advance so we know you are coming. You don't have to show up tomorrow btw - you can come along anytime over the next few weeks.

LIke most clubs prospective members are welcome to come on 3 spins. After that we ask you to sign on the dotted line. You MUST have a valid Cycling Ireland for insurance reasons.

@smacl There will be a broad range of ability in the groups and you won't be expected to sit in with the race group (yet!). I've seen you out and about and I doubt you'll have any issues

Looks like it will be a nice day tomorrow. The lads have a nice handy route planned with a few places where you can turn off if you feel like it. I won't be out as my collar bone is still wonky but there are plenty of Boardsies so make sure to say hi. Have a great spin.

quozl

daragh_ wrote: »

LIke most clubs prospective members are welcome to come on 3 spins. After that we ask you to sign on the dotted line. You MUST have a valid Cycling Ireland for insurance reasons.

Thanks Daragh. Do you know how exactly that 3 spins works? IE can I do 3 spins with St Tiernan's & 3 with another nearby club that shall remain nameless or is it three in total with CI clubs? I'm hoping to make it to both the clubs in the area for a couple of spins.

From reading about them, it sounds like I'd be lucky to have either club as my only local cycling club. It's fortunate to have to make such a choice

bellinter

what distance are we talking about for tomorrow?

buffalo

quozl wrote: »

Thanks Daragh. Do you know how exactly that 3 spins works? IE can I do 3 spins with St Tiernan's & 3 with another nearby club that shall remain nameless or is it three in total with CI clubs? I'm hoping to make it to both the clubs in the area for a couple of spins.

From reading about them, it sounds like I'd be lucky to have either club as my only local cycling club. It's fortunate to have to make such a choice

It's three spins total. It's a courtesy provided by CI, and therefore applies to all clubs as a giant entity.

quozl

buffalo wrote: »

It's three spins total. It's a courtesy provided by CI, and therefore applies to all clubs as a giant entity.

Cheers Buffalo. I can always pay for a 2013 license to cover the gap if it turns out to be needed.

daragh_

buffalo wrote: »

It's three spins total. It's a courtesy provided by CI, and therefore applies to all clubs as a giant entity.

Thanks Buffalo.

daragh_

bellinter wrote: »

what distance are we talking about for tomorrow?

80k approx. Mostly flat. There are a few points to turn back if you don't feel like it.

spyderski

...mostly flat eh? Good to know......

daragh_

spyderski wrote: »

...mostly flat eh? Good to know......

Sure you spend all your time going up hills. Flat will be good for you.

NamelessPhil

smacl wrote: »

Also not entirely sure whether a club would suit, as I do the bulk of my riding solo at rather modest speeds and don't know how well I'd hack it in a group. Only one way of finding out I suppose. While distance isn't an issue, having seen NamelessPhil and co tear up hills, there's no way I'd manage that pace.

There's a level to suit everyone. There is a touring group who'd be averaging around 25kph. There were two faster groups last winter, one of experienced racers and another for those who wanted to go a bit faster than the touring group and maybe race the next year.

The only reason I'm tearing up hills is because I joined the club last October and rode with them over the winter. I still do a lot of stuff on my own but it's nice having a group ride at least once over the weekend. Learning how to ride and contribute in a group spin is good skill to have even if you never race. It may help when riding in groups in larger sportives and you'll achieve a faster average speed than when riding on your own, you get a chance to shelter from the headwind.

doozerie

daragh_ wrote: »

You make a very attractive Pink Princess.

Why thank you. I think my leg stubble sets off the pink ensemble just right. (I've not shaved them in weeks. 'Cos I keep it real. For the sisters.)

spyderski

Lovely morning for it !!

maloner

Indeed!

Unfortunately I got a flat on the way out there. The tyre it turns out was a bit of a pig to get off the wheel at all (new bike to me bought second hand and the tyres are a bit elderly) and equally challenging to get it back on again. A few pinches later I was done. Was near the bike shop on Sundrive so got sorted there with a new tyre and headed off towards Maynooth on my own.

Planet X

Back half an hour or so.
Brill weather. About 20 turned up. Fair few Boards lads. Bunch split into two before the start. Down the "coast" road to Rathnew, Glenealy Ashford and back. About 110k for me. Nice company. Went around with "The Tax Man" (October 31st. deadline)

The tax man

Just in the door. Nice route and company. Certainly pacey out there today.
Hope to see y'all next weekend.

quozl

A big ' thank you' for that, it was good fun :-)

I'm feeling pretty good - the lack of hills definitely helped!

daragh_

Thanks for coming out folks. Hope you can make it again next week.

bellinter

Very enjoyable spin yesterday all.... Good to put faces to a few of these usernames as well. Not about next Saturday but will join up with ya again the following week.

daragh_

FYI. Next club spin leaves from the Maldron in Tallaght. Map here.

9.30 as usual. 75/80k Approx.

maloner

daragh_ wrote: »

FYI. Next club spin leaves from the Maldron...

Boo. That means its officially now winter

daragh_

maloner wrote: »

Boo. That means its officially now winter

Look on the bright side. You can stop shaving your legs.

Oh, wait..

Fair Player

Couldn't agree more. They are a great club and you're having such a laugh with them that you¡d forget that you were even cycling!!!

daragh_

Fair Player wrote: »

Couldn't agree more. They are a great club and you're having such a laugh with them that you¡d forget that you were even cycling!!!

Wait until proper training starts

DaithiMC

Are the winter spins for potential joiners still going on? I have had a few planned spins with others and won't be able to go on Saturdays until two weeks from tomorrow - is this still ok?

daragh_

Winter Spins from the Maldron in Tallaght from now on. @DaithiMC you are welcome to come along anytime over the next few weeks as long as you have a read of this and email us in advance.

DaithiMC

daragh_ wrote: »

Winter Spins from the Maldron in Tallaght from now on. @DaithiMC you are welcome to come along anytime over the next few weeks as long as you have a read of this and email us in advance.

Thanks Daragh, have a CI licence this year, got the introductory one, and have participated in a few sportives so have the kit stuff. I reckon I am at the sportif level but happy to stay with the touring group for introductory purposes. I will be in touch, probably next week actually!

daragh_

DaithiMC wrote: »

Thanks Daragh, have a CI licence this year, got the introductory one, and have participated in a few sportives so have the kit stuff. I reckon I am at the sportif level but happy to stay with the touring group for introductory purposes. I will be in touch, probably next week actually!

Great stuff. See you soon!

DaithiMC

daragh_ wrote: »

Great stuff. See you soon!

Cheers, as a matter of interest what is a typical route starting from the Maldron? - I have been out through Blessington a few times but just wondered is that the usual direction from that starting point? See you next week!