Club News Week Ending 13/11/11
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:47PM 
The weather gods were once again kind to us last weekend and we had two great turnouts once again on both club spins. On Saturday the group did Callan – Knocktopher – Ballyhale – Thomastown, 62kms in 2hrs 23mins at an average speed of 25.8km/h. This group was made up of Joe Ryan, John Corcoran, Mick Burke, Mick Barron, Fiona Cooke, Charlie Parsons, Paul Cullen, Pat Murray, Maurice Purcell, Les Sparling and Kieran Dempsey.
Sunday saw another big turnout of 21 cyclists and they took in Bagnelstown – Borris – Goresbridge – Gowran. This route was 71kms long and took the group 2hrs 45 mins giving them an average speed of 26km/h. This group was made up of Joe Griffen, Claire Griffen, Jim Fitzpatrick, Annette Fitzpatrick, John Corcoran, Barry Lynch, Mick Burke, Paul Cullen, Eoin Hogan, Joe Ryan, Ger McDonald, Brendan McCarthy, Colin Feely, Colm Murray, Clive Dunne, Mick Battle, Tom Talbot, Gerry McGovern, Terry Brophy, Ger Kennedy and Eugene Mullaly.
A big welcome from the club to the many new faces who have started joining us on our club spins, we hope you are all enjoying yourselves and will continue to build the steady miles with us throughout the winter. Club spins leave from the Castle Gates at 10am every Saturday and Sunday, non members are always welcome to join us on a few spins before deciding to sign up as members.
Full details for the annual Festive Fifty Charity Cycle are up on our website now. This is a charity cycle in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association and will take place on Sunday 4th December. Non members of the club are more than welcome to participate.
Tip of the Week: Make sure your bike is the right fit for you. A general rule of thumb is as follows: When your arms are on the handlebar, your elbows should NOT be locked straight. When your foot is on the pedal at its lowest point, your knee should NOT be locked straight.