A new club has recently been formed in Waterford with the sole aim of catering for the non-competitive side of the sport . I think that this is a fantastic idea as most cycling clubs in Ireland tend to be based around the racing side of the equation , which is natural enough .
However , there are a huge number of cyclists who will never have any interest in going racing . Most of these cyclists feel intimidated when joining a ‘Racing ‘ club , although they will normally be welcomed with open arms . The racing aspect just tends to discourage them from taking the first step in joining a club and this is where a totally non-racing focused club has much to offer . Whilst it is great to have a few ‘hero’s’ to look up to , those who have no interest in racing feel as though they will not ‘fit in ‘. Perhaps both types of club could work hand in hand as the leisure side could also act as a feeder for racing clubs by getting more people involved in cycling .
There is a great social side to cycling in a group and I think that it would be great to see more emphasis on this type of cyclist in the future .
The first weekend spins will take place on April 4/5th at 10 am from Woodies car park on the Cork road in Waterford . There will be 3 distances 30, 60 and 90 k which should cater for all levels .
The club can be contacted @ sportifwaterfordcc@gmail.com
Well done to Colm Hayden and the rest of the founding members and let’s hope you go from strength to strength .
Barry
website for this is now up and running
http://www.sportifwaterfordcyclingclub.com/
Well Lads
It is good to see that their is another club in Waterford City;for years their was only one since about 1989/90 or before this club can only be good for cycling in waterford city.
Waterford sportif cycling club will help to get people into cycling and perhaps progress them on to the racing side of the sport and also for those returning to the sport who love to cycling but do not have the time to put into training for racing this is a great way to get back to cycling and still be involed with a club.
I would like to wish Waterford sportif cycling club all the best for the furture and hope to see it grow from strength to strength.It is a big undertakeing to start a new club but with a good commitee working the club has a good base.If their is anything i can do to help you in the furture please contact me.
Regards
Paul Flynn
(Dan Morrissey Carrick Wheelers)
Cycling in the Sean Kelly tour 30th August, would like to have some feedback on the tyres on my Giant SCR4.0 (ALEXRIMS DA22). I am cycling a year and have yet to get a puncture but find the tyres heavy and slow. Anybody have info on these tyres.
hi all went for a spin today with waterford cycling club,well their was only one member,i would like to thank mark,butlerstown,for an enjoyable spin,will see you in the future thanks john,