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Phone Colm, Tom or Paula on 086-1064882 for details of events.

The Breffni Wheelers.

Cavan based cycling club, Breffni Wheelers are a developing club with a small active membership at the moment. We are more than a leisure club and have been known to take our cycling very seriously. We are looking for new members all the time, and would encourage you to consider joining the club regardless of your fitness or ability now – this will develop if you cycle with us regurlarly.

 The club generally cycle regurlarly at the weekends on Saturday and Sunday mornings leaving the Orchard Pub in Drumalee Cross at 10.30 approximately. All cyclists are welcome to join us on condition you have a helmet.

The cycle route veries from week to week and can range from 30-100km depending on the composition of the group. There is a core group of cyclists who cycle regurlarly and have completed a range of sportives both in Ireland and in France. Two of the clubs members successfully completed the Etap de Tour in the French Alps this July, while another member completed the Iron Man Triathlon in Zurich in July. Other members have completed the an Post Tour of  Meath while some are training for the Sky Etap Hibernia in August.

The club has strong links with the Cavan Triathlon Club with whom we train from time to time.

Breffni Wheelers back on the road.

The Cavan based cycling club, Breffni Wheelers, are calling on all memebers and those interested in joining the club to head to The Orchard Bar on Saturday mornings at 10.30am  and Sunday mornings at 10.30am. The Orchard has been the starting point for the last number of years and a group generally meet there each weekend. By arrangement the group occasionally start from a different location the details of which will be announced on the website in future.

Throughout the season members participate in the growing number of sportives held around the country, including the an Post Tours of Donegal, Clare, Meath and Waterford. A number of members are intending to participate in the Etap Hibernia in Clare in August. This Etap takes place on closed roads in Clare and is 100 miles or 160 kilometers around the beautiful countryside of Clare. It is a great opportunity to see this part of the country.

Every year so far The Wheelers have organised a Charity Cycle for a local charity. However because of organisational difficulties the Charity Cycle will not take place this year. We hope to organise such an event in 2012.

Membership of the club for 2011 is €40.00 until 31.12.2011, this includes membership to Cycling Ireland (provides insurance cover for cycling in Ireland).

On Wednesday 10th August we held our first time trial on the Cavan by-pass from Butlersbridge to the Dublin Road roundabout and return, a total of 17.17 kilometers. Seven brave cyclists took part in driving wind and rain. Every one finished the course with a sensse of excitment, exhaustion and exhiliration. Things can only get better next week as we hope to hold out second time trail at the same time and place. Please do come and join us – all cyclists are welcome on condition you wear a helmet. Safety is our priority. Congratulations to all participants and well done.

Five County Challenge.

The Five Counties Challenge is supported by Breffni Wheelers. Details of this cycling event will be announced shortly.

Please check the events section for new announcments

A general meeting of the club will take place on Monday 15th August in the Orchard Pub, Drumalee, Cavan. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss future directions of the club and to brief members of developments to date.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Apologies to Paula at 086-1064882

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann:

The Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is being held in Cavan in 2011. If you are intending coming to the Fleadh, why not bring your bike and consider joining the Wheelers on their Saturday or Sunday cycle.   Apart from the Saturday and Sunday cycles, club members participate in a number of events during the year, including many of the National Sportives held throughout the country.

Some other events that club /members will be taking part in are;-

An Post Series

This series includes the Tour of Meath in July http://www.meathlocalsportspartnership.ie, and the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford in August http://www.theseankellytour.com/

The Wicklow 100/200.

Three members of the club completed the Wicklow 100/200 on a day that seemed like mid October than July. Conditions were very challenging but did not deter our dedicated trio. Well done.

The Etape Hibernia in Co. Clare, 21st  August 2011.

This is the second year of the Etape Hibernia in Clare. This event is well organised, the roads are closed, and the course is not too challenging. Last year 6,000 riders participated in the event. Contact www.etapehibernia.com for details. Six members of the club hope to complete the Etap Hibernia this year, and we hope the weather is as good as it was last year.

Giants Causeway Coast Sportive – September 17th 2001.

As a finale to the cycling callander for 2011 members are entering the Giants Causeway Coast Sportive in Antrim. All members are encouraged to particiipate in this event as the ultimate cycle of the season.

The Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive offers cycling through the breathtaking landscapes of the iconic North Coast of Ireland and Glens of Antrim.

Taking place on Saturday 17th September, cyclists have the choice of 3 routes (57km; 126km; 182km). The short route is great for those looking for a leisurely day out, whilst the medium and long routes include some killer climbs for those looking for the ultimate challenge.

Autumn Lecture/Workshop series.

The club hope to host a series of lectures/workshops of interest to cyclists, athletes and anyone active on the following:

• bike maintenence;
• bike setup;
• nutrition/hydration for training and events;
• training schedules;
• weight management;
• diet for exercise;
• avoiding injury during training and events.

All club members are encouraged to attend, and everyone is welcome. A small fee will be charged to cover expenses. The first of these lectures/workshops will take place on Thursday 22nd September 2011 at 8.00pm sharp in the Orchard Bar, Drumalee Cross, Cavan. The presenter is:

Peter Francis

BSc Sport & Exercise Science

Postgraduate Researcher

PE and Sports Science Department

University of Limerick

Ireland.

Please contact the club at 086-1064882 if you are interested in your club attending the lecture or if you are interested yourself in attending. A fee of 5 euro will be charged.