Innisfree Wheelers

2010 began as 2009 had finished - with very poor weather for the cyclists of Innisfree Wheelers. The freezing weather conditions pretty much put an end to group road cycling for a period from the 13th of December until the 17th of January. One of the reasons for this was not totally weather-related. IWCC had its Christmas Party on the night of the 12th of December!!

However the long lay-off is often good for any cyclist and judging by the great turn-out for the Sunday Spin on the 17th of January most members have a new fresh appetite for the saddle and hopefully these great numbers will continue into the Spring and Summer of 2010.

Many of our new members turned up for the spin on the 17th and were made most welcome by the Sunday spin bunch. Prior to our departure Seamus McGowan and Chairman Con Lee issued some basic safety instructions and the scenic coastal route to Mullaghmore was chosen as the first tour of 2010. The sun finally shone and the roads were thankfully ice-free as we peddled at a steady pace towards Mullaghmore.

Following the breathtakingly scenic loop of Mullaghmore-head the bunch split up into two groups at Cliffoney for the return leg to Sligo. The larger group enjoyed a welcome coffee in Cliffoney village, while the other tourers headed north for a rest-stop in Tullaghan, before turning for home.

You can check out the distances, terrain profiles, average speed and even average heart rate expected on any of our routes by clicking on the Spin Routes in our menu. We also record some photo's of our spins and check out the Gallery for those. If any of you members or friends have some digital pictures, then we would be glad to hear from you and we can publish them on our web site if you wish.

Meanwhile have a Very Happy New Year and enjoy your cycling safely!