It’s definitely not getting any quieter in the world of Scott-Orwell Wheelers. After the busy Easter weekend I mistakenly thought we might be in for a quiet weekend – not a chance!! Read on for a brief outline of what’s happening in the Orwell world for the week starting the 7th of April:
LEISURE
Leisure training groups for the Wicklow 100, 200 and the Mt Leinster Challenge all start this weekend. If you have signed up for one of the groups you should have heard from your group leaders. Check out the forum for more information.
YOUTHS:
Saturday 7th:
Leinster Youths Crit races in Corkagh Park
Sunday 8th:
Regular under 12s Road Ride - leaves Joe Daly's at 10am.
RACING:
Saturday 7th:
Luke GJ Potter is running an introduction to racing for all those starting out in the racing world. All information is on - Intro to Racing Session Info
Saturday/Sunday 7th and 8th:
The Youth Tour of Scotland sees two Scott-Orwell Teams in action. Our Boys and Girls teams will take on some of the best cyclists in the UK and overseas in this testing race. Follow the action on Youth Tour of Scotland Info
Sunday 8th:
The IVCA (Vets) racing this weekend will take place on the Summerhill circuit.
Sunday 8th:
The Cycleways Cup in Navan will see a lot of our racers in action again this week. The season is definitely on now!
Tuesday 10th:
The Orwell Women’s Crit League, sponsored by Appleby Jewelers, starts with the Time Trial stage at Black Bull. Sign on will be from 6pm with the first rider off at 7pm. Womens Crit League Info
Wednesday 11th
Round 2 of the Scott-Orwell Club league takes place at Corkagh Park this week. The Limit and Semi-limit riders are on Wednesday night.
Thursday 12th:
Racing in Corkagh Park for the Scratch and Semi-Scratch groups in the Club League
OTHER:
Monday 9th:
The second of the sizing nights for the womens specific club kit. Join us in Joe Dalys from 6.30pm to 8pm. Womens Kit Sizing Evening
Wednesday 11th
David Tansey of Joe Dalys and Gerard Coffey aka Mr Orange will be presenting a bike maintenance session including top tips on puncture repair/tube changing. If you aren’t racing the club league this is the place to be! The Goat Grill at 7pm. Dont forget to bring a wheel! Bike Maintenance Info
Friday 13th
Rounding out a busy club week is a great social and fundraising occasion! The Quiz of the Ras is one of the main fundraisers for our men’s Ras and women’s Ras na mBan teams. It is guaranteed to be a fun night!! Quiz of the Ras Info
