Club Annoucements

[PMullen1]

New location for Starting our Spins - Effective Immediately 31st Jan 2022

We have been looking at other options for a start location, since we were asked not to use the Pharmacy on a Saturday. Our current location just up the road, has several safety concerns. It's not really fit for purpose for large groups as we end up blocking the road and footpath. So the new location to meet for all spins will be the new overflow Car Park to the rear of the Owenabue Car Park near the Charging point and recycling bins. This location has the advantage of being a public car park with plenty of space and still very central. This will allow us to meet, park and get organised before each club spin. It also allows for groups to exit the front or rear for the car park (depending on the route), making it easier to join the main road by turning left rather than turning right and crossing the road.

We will continue to review this going forward and ensure we have a location fit for purpose.
New Location

[PMullen1]

Introduction of Ride Captains to all club spins.
All spins should now have a nominated ride captain before they start, and we have drafted up some guidelines on same see details sent in email. In essence the ride captain should be an experienced club rider that will ensure the proper and safe functioning of the club groups so that all group members can have an enjoyable spin. The use of ride captains was looked at previously within the club but never really implemented. We would ask now that all club spins to nominate a ride captain before the start of the spin and this will ensure everything is agreed upfront in relation to pace and distance. We would ask that we all take an extra few minutes before the start to get organized into the various groups and this will ensure groups leave together. We have also updated the club guidelines on Group Cycling Etiquette also sent in email. Both Guidelines are available on the club website also.

[PMullen1]

Dear all hoping to get white spins off the ground towards the end of May for a period of around of 10 to 12 weeks. We would like to put a rota together of ride captains to help with same. The spins would run on a Sunday morning and work to introduce new members to our fabulous club. All those interested in helping out please hit like on post or contact any of the committee directly. It would be great to get 2 ride captains per spin ..that’s only 20 volunteers.