Ashford Duathlon Results

Congrats to everyone who competed in the Ashford Duathlon and thanks for your support.

1. Padraig Marrey ( Western Lakes )

2. Brendan Gill ( Mayo AC )

3. Bernard Geraghty ( TriLakes )

Top Men

1. Imelda Hughes ( Western Lakes )

2. Angela Collins ( TriLakes )

3. Imelda O'Connor ( Trilakes )

Here is the link to view all the finishing times

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Cunga Cycling Club Summer 2012 Events

Official Summer Training Schedule

Following discussions with members for feedback and have agreed the following schedule of official club training sessions. Please attend and support these sessions if possible. You can always send a text or place a note on the club facebook page if you plan a spin outside of these organised sessions...

 

Tuesday:  

MTB - Adventure Race Session 7pm @ O'Connors in Cong.

 

Details:  MTB Session to Mount Gable - Run Gable 1/2 times. MTB back to Cong. This session is geared towards anyone with an interest in Adventure racing or Mountain biking and is demanding.

 

Wednesday:  

Road Session 7.30pm @ O'Connors in Cong - Aimed at Beginners and improver's both male/female. Under 14 and Under 16's only accompanied by a club coach.

 

Distance 10 to 25 Miles dependant on the group/ weather etc. Experienced coaches will be on hand to assist/ advise.

 

Thursday:   

Road Session- 7pm @ O'Connors in Cong-  Open to everyone - Structured road training.

 

 Pace 18 to 20mph average. Distance 25 to 40 Miles.

 

Saturday:

Road Session 10.30am @ O'Connors in Cong - Aimed at Beginners and improver's both male/female. Under 14 and Under 16's only accompanied by a club coach.

Distance 10 to 30 Miles dependant on the group/ weather etc. Experienced coaches will be on hand to assist/ advise on certain days.

 

Sunday: 

Road Session- 9am @ O'Connors in Cong- Open to everyone - Structured road training.

Pace 18 to 22mph average. Distance 30 to 70 Miles.

 

Cunga CC News

Club Social

The next club social event is planned for the month of August on Inchogil Island with a Family BBQ and Mini Duathlon on the Island! It should be good fun for all the family...

 

More details to follow from event organiser Dermot O'Connor.

 

Coach Education and Training

A group of 6 club members recently completed the Irish Sports Council's Child protection in Sport Awareness Workshop. 

 

Attendees:

 

Damien O'Malley, Gary Collins, Sinead Collins, John Lydon, Dermot O'Connor, David O'Loughlin.

 

Continuing coach education and training is a vital part of the clubs goals and anyone wishing to assist with coaching please contact the club secretary as courses are on going.

 

Cycling Ireland - Mountain Bike Leader Award Course

 

Gary Collins and David O'Loughlin both recently completed this two day course and are now preparing for the final exam.

High Performance

Club member Charles Prendergast is currently taking part in the ' an Post Ras'  We wish Charles all the best in this tough 8 day International Race.

 

Keep track of Charles on the race website...

 

http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/IrishCyclingRas/Home/Home.htm

 

 

Who knows maybe next year we can field a club team!!!

 

Underage

Underage members are encouraged to take part in some of the clubs organised club training sessions. See above schedule.

 Experienced club coaches will be on hand.

 

We plan on having a team prepared and ready for the up coming Errigal International Youth tour. http://errigalcyclingclub.com/?p=520

 

 

More information on this or to register your interest please contact cungacc@gmail.com 

 

Dirt School

Following a successful introduction of our underage mountain biking programme we will be rolling out phase two of this during the schools summer holiday period.

 

More to details will be published in due course.

 

 

If any one has any suggestions or ideas for club events please do not hesitate to contact the committee.

 

Happy Cycling

 

David O'Loughlin

Watch out! It's The Cunga Ram

 The Cunga RAM or Ride Around the Mountains on the 14th April is Cunga CC’s flagship event of 2012 and promises the whole family, young and old, a great day out!

Finishing and ending in Cong the day will involve a cycle around the most scenic spots in The West followed by a social gathering in Cong with music, BBQ and lots of fun for kids.

Routes

Family Walk/Cycle
This will be a short fun walk/cycle for parents and kids of all ages in complete safety around the village of Cong.

60 Km Cycle
Heading west out of Cong this is a fun leisurely spin around the picturesque gateway to Connemara for those looking for a more gentle pace.

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125 Km Cycle
Our main cycle of the day will take in Ashford Castle, Cong Village, Lough Nafooey, Glassilaun Beach, Ashleigh Falls, Leenane Fjord, Kylemore Abbey and along the beautiful lakes of the West.

Rest stops and refreshments will be provided along the route.

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Registration

Takes place 9.00 to 10.00 am at Lydon’s Lodge, Cong

Changing Facilities

Changing rooms are provided at the Neale GAA pitch

Accommodation
B&B Accommodation is available in Cong village from Lydon’s Lodge.  Contact 094-9546053.
Lydons Offers:
B&B only= €35
B&B including 1 course meal= €45
B&B including 3 course set menu meal= €55

Apartments:
 www.thecosyloft.com
www.congriverview.com

Other approved B&B's in Cong can be found here



Requirements
All cyclists must wear helmets, have bikes in good working order with a pump and spare tube. All adequate safety precautions should be taken as laid out on the cycling Ireland website.

More Information
For more information and queries please contact cungacc@gmail.com

Well done to Cunga CC man Charlie Prendergast who won the main race at the Scott Loughrea GP over 85Kms yesterday.

Cong Duathlon- Man With Wok On Head Wins Fashion Plaudits

Whilst many of the national papers focused on the lack of Cunga CC members on top of the leaderboard of the TriLakes Cong duathlon last Sunday we were all in Lydon's Bar drinking pints and congratulating ourselves on a job well done.

That job was basically to make sure everyone finished in front of us whilst we lifted branches out of the way and did other important stuff.  After all we knew Cong Woods like the back of our hand and it wouldn't be fair to go full tilt.  Ahem..!

To a first time duathlete the start line at Lisloughery Lodge resembled a cross between a NASA launch site and a circus.  One competitor appeared to be wearing a Wok for the bike ride whilst others must have been in some sort of pre race altercation because the shoulders of their t-shirts were strangely absent though the sleeves remained intact.

The race was delayed by two minutes when official's were sent scurrying for the rule books after a Galway athlete arrived at the start line wearing what appeared to be a poker dealers visor.  But it turned out the guy could run and cycle, very fast indeed, so the visor was deemed "not in slightest bit ridiculous looking coz he's good" after scrutiny from the race director.

The duathlon was also graced by the presence of American legend Bershawn Browne the former top Discovery Channel cyclist and winner of the 2005 "Perfect Stride Award" from Triathlon Monthly. Browne was happy to stand for photographs with some of the participants before getting his game face on and decimating the field.

Thanks to all the TriLakes guys for a job well done. Obviously none of the above is true, expect the bit about the Wok. A great day out was had by all!

Cunga League Time Trial This Sunday. You May Have To Skip Mass

The Club League TT will take place on Sunday 11th March, sign on in Lydon's Lodge from 9.30am.  €5 per entry.

1st rider off at 10.20am 
There will be a choice of 2 courses
1. Cong - Cloughbrack - Cong approx 29km
2. Cong - Clonbur - Cong approx 12km

Tea/Coffee available afterwards in Lydon's Lodge.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ROAD WILL NOT BE CLOSED AND RULES OF THE ROAD APPLY.

Kids MTB Dirt School This Friday at 5pm

Kids, clear your diaries, and Sky + Pokemon Black and White because MTB Dirt School has been moved forward to this Friday at 5pm. This is due to confirmation in Cong this Saturday.
Parents, please come and collect the kids by 6.15pm, or its €20 an hour childminding rates!  Only joking but you get the picture!

Leenane Night Away 31st March! You Coming

Cunga CC is heading out to Leenane on the 31st off March, for a bit of....you know...FUN!

We're going to cycle over to burn off the calories we intend putting straight back in when we get there.  We've organized a great deal on rooms at €55 per person which includes B&B and a four course meal.

Kids under 5 are free, 5-12 get a 30% discount.

If you would like to come with us for a fun day and night out email our social events king Johnny Lydon   jlydon4@gmail.com or call into him in Lydon's Lodge in Cong.

Sean Kelly Is Coming! Miles For Smiles

Sean Kelly is coming to see Cunga Cycling Club! Even better again, he's coming to cycle with us in the Miles For Smiles event on Sunday, February 26th, 2012 in aid of Western Alzheimers

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Don't miss your chance to meet the King Of The Mountains and reminisce about tearing up the Alpe d'Huez or mincing down the Col de Tourmalet without brakes.

Fans young and old can ride alongside Sean, now the voice of the Tour de France on Eurosport, and chat about everyone from Alberto Contador to his great green jersey rival Jean Paul Van Poppel.  Mention the name Djamolidine Abdoujaparov, the giant Uzbekisitani sprinter and you’ll have the Carrick On Suir legend talking for hours!

Miles For Smiles Event Details

• Miles For Smiles runs from 9:30am until 1:00pm and you can sign on at the Cornmarket Ballinrobe.
• Registration is from 8.30 - 9.30am @ John O's Bar (in Cornmarket), with riders departing at 10am. Followed by refreshments & raffle. €25 entry
• Choice of 2 distances 100km & 54km
• Route for 100k will be Ballinrobe, Kilmaine, Milltown, Ballindine (water stop), Balla (food stop), Manulla, Bella Carra, Ballyglass, Robeen, Ballinrobe.
• All proceeds will go to Western Alzheimer's charity

Cunga CC Training Schedule

Ready to get up and get fit? Here's the upcoming training schedule for Cunga CC.  For more info on any of the events please get in touch on cungacc@gmail.com. 

Day	Time	Activity	Location
Monday	7.00pm	Run	Ashford Gates
Monday	8.00pm	Circuit Training	Equestrian Centre
Tuesday	8.00pm	Spinning	Cunga Shop
Wednesday	7.00pm-8.00pm	Spinning	Cunga Shop
Wednesday	8.00pm-9.00pm	Spinning	Cunga Shop
Wednesday	9.00pm	Run	O’Connor’s Shop
Thursday	8.00pm	Spinning	Cunga Shop
Saturday	10.30am	Open Spin	O’Connor’s Shop
Saturday	10.30am	Kids Mountain Bike	Church Car Park
Sunday	10.00am	Open Spin	O’Connor’s Shop

Get Ready Kids! Mountain Bike Dirt School Starting 25th Feb!

Cunga Cycling Club is happy to announce the commencement of the Mountain Bike Dirt School on our very own track in Cong Woods.
Saturday mornings will never be the same again as you learn all the skills and tricks to master our mountain bike trail in the safety of Cong Woods.

If you wish to participate in MBT Dirt School but haven't joined the club the yet, no problem!  Just contact David and he'll get you signed up in time for School.

MBT School Schedule 

Date	Event	Meeting	Location	Contact
25th Feb	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
3rd Mar	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
10th Mar	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
24th Mar	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
10th Apr	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
11th Apr	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040
12th Apr	Spring MBT Dirt School	Church Car Park 10.30am	Cong Woods	David 087 1143040

David Pumps Out 1000 Watts While Having A Pint

Thanks to everyone who came to see us at Cunga CC  Registration Day last Sunday.  We brought the wattbike into the pub to give everyone the chance to pit themselves against Cavendish in a sprint.
Afterward David O'Loughlin, left aside his beer, hopped on the saddle, and easily squeezed out a kilowatt! Check it out!

Registration Day This Sunday 5th February!

Calling all fans of two wheeled transportation.  This Sunday the 5th February Cunga Cycling Club will be holding a registration event from 12 noon until 2pm at Lydon's Lodge in Cong.

Call in to meet Irish Olympian David O'Loughlin and the Cunga CC team and learn about all the events we have planned for 2012 including details of our mens and ladies weekly spins for all levels.

Also make sure to bring your kids and sign them up for our weekly kids mountain bike classes to be held off the road in the safety of Cong Wood.

As well as helping you sign up for Cunga Cycling Club, visitors can check out the bikes, the Cunga team kit and test your power on the dreaded Wattbike!

See you Sunday between 12 noon and 2pm at Lydon's!

New Cleaning Lady Mistakenly Polishes Track With Mr Sheen

Sore Bum Injury Shocker After Ladies Cycle

Westdoc were tonight on standby after a suspected 'sore bum' was reported on a participant following the Cunga Saturday morning ladies cycle.

The woman, who has asked to remain nameless, spent the rest of the day recovering in a chair after the ordeal.  She first experienced her saddle "digging in a bit" about 5 kilometres into the cycle.

"I had to get my husband to get a closer look when I got home "the woman told officials before adding "he wasn't too happy about it but confirmed there was definitely some reddening there."

Pic: The offending saddle

Cunga Cycling Club Is Born

The Cong family is pleased to announce the birth of baby Cunga Cycling Club yesterday evening the 10th January 2012 at approximately 9.30pm.  Proud father of Cunga, David O'Loughlin,  cried tears of happiness at the delivery, principally because he knows he's going to have a few bodies to help him out anymore!
Baby Cunga was immediately whisked away by the nurses, to be tuned and oiled, whilst the family discussed what's to be done in the coming year.
And what a year it promises to be with schedules of events for all levels of bike enthusiasts and a special kids  program, details of which will all soon be announced.
So join the Cunga Cycling Club family today, and enjoy cycling with us the finest most picturesque roads of Cong, the Connemara Hills and far far beyond.  Every new member receives a free customized cycling jersey and exclusive discounts in the Cunga Cycling Shop.  Downloads the forms and Sign Up Here!
Now to wet this babies head!