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General Discussion / 2019 - IMBRC Intro Spin Series 2019 - Information

« on: February 06, 2019, 10:55:16 AM »

Hey Guys,

Beginner spins going to be held on the following Sundays in March/April/May @ 10:00 am till 12:00pm :

March - 31th  - Ballinastoe( Bikes can be rented from biking.ie in advance)
Aprril  - 21st -  Ticknock( Bikes can be rented from biking.ie in advance)
April   - 28th -  Slade Valley
May    - 5rd  -  The GAP
 
These spins are open to both men and women over 14 years of age and any skill level.
Riders under 18 years of age are required to print off and bring along a signed parental consent form and give it to the spin leader: click here

You will need the following:

– A helmet (No Helmet = No spin)
– A mountain bike in good working order with suitable brakes & gears
– Appropriate clothing for cycling in cold wet weather including gloves & rain-jacket (no jeans)
– Spare tube (suitable size and valve for your bike)
– Basic tools (allen key set, tyre levers, chain link)
– Food (cereal bar, banana…etc)
– Water
For additional info and comments, see the club forum

You must register for these spins, please use the form below and submit.

Sign up for Beginner Spin Series
https://goo.gl/forms/Z8Z7stZvtZofkjL63


Regards

Chopper

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General Discussion / MOVED: Trail locations go to list

« on: November 20, 2018, 03:21:44 PM »

This topic has been moved to General Club Discussion.

http://imbrc.com/forum/index.php?topic=4685.0

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Racing / 2018 NPS Rd1 - Tollymore

« on: April 23, 2018, 09:59:25 AM »

Yes im heading up -

I am making a weekend of it

Jon

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Racing / Castle Wellan Enduro Racing

« on: April 04, 2018, 03:43:20 PM »

Hi all

I am heading to the first round of FirstTracks Enduro this Sunday

http://firsttracksmtb.com/race/dates/

Anyone else going up?

Regards

Jon

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General Discussion / 2018 - Beginner Spin Series - THE GAP - Sat 3rd FEB 2018 10am

« on: January 29, 2018, 11:45:43 AM »

Please Let us know if you will be going! 

On the bikes for 10am

PEDAL UP €5!

Jon

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General Discussion / 2018 - Beginner Spin Series - Information

« on: December 01, 2017, 02:04:05 PM »

Hey Guys,

I am getting the ball rolling on this now if i don't  have a plan in advance it wont go ahead let me know what you think, i will create Facebook event as well to go along with this i would like to post this in December to get the Buzz going,  I will need a few helpers on each day too depending on numbers.

Going to get the ball rolling the Beginner Spin Series early this year so you be able to enter into the MTB friendly race that start on the 11th February 2018 that called the biking blitz ran by Biking.ie

Beginner spins going to be held on the following Saturdays in January/February @ 10:00 am till 12:00pm :

-13th  - Ballinastoe( Bikes can be rented from biking.ie in advance)
-20th -  Ticknock( Bikes can be rented from biking.ie in advance)
-27th -  LeadMines
- 3rd  -  The GAP(Don't need to worry about insurance and be a nice wrap up to the series)
 
These spins are open to both men and women over 14 years of age and any skill level.
Riders under 18 years of age are required to print off and bring along a signed parental consent form and give it to the spin leader: click here

You will need the following:

– A helmet (No Helmet = No spin)
– A mountain bike in good working order with suitable brakes & gears
– Appropriate clothing for cycling in cold wet weather including gloves & rain-jacket (no jeans)
– Spare tube (suitable size and valve for your bike)
– Basic tools (allen key set, tyre levers, chain link)
– Food (cereal bar, banana…etc)
– Water
For additional info and comments, see the club forum

You must register for these spins, please use the form below and submit.

Sign up for Beginner Spin Series
(https://goo.gl/forms/8kNUvluPv4Yt3o1U2)


Regards

Chopper

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General Discussion / Ultimate Burren MTB Challenge

« on: August 29, 2017, 03:38:56 PM »

I will be doing this:

The details are as follows:
Reg Link:
https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/UltimateBurrenMTB2017



Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/699331709#17174709536

Cost:€53

Date: Saturday 2nd September 2017

Location: Ballyvaughan, County Clare

Start times:

10.30am

Included:

1) Access to hidden private trails in the Burren

2)Organised cycle through Aillwee Caves

3)Branded hoodie

4) Food stops and drinks

5) On the trails support

6) High - 5 Pack

Booking closes at midnight on Thursday 31st of August

I am driving down and back in the same day, If you need a lift please let me know,

Weather is meant to be good too,

Go on you know you want too

Chopper

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General Discussion / IMBRC Sunday Social Spin 7 May 10am

« on: April 04, 2017, 11:14:02 AM »

All Welcome

Meeting in Djouce car park on the bikes 10am till about 1pm

Bring food and water and money for ice cream when we stop off at powerscourt waterfall

Post if your interest !!!

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General Discussion / IMBRC LADY'S SOCIAL SPINS 2017

« on: January 06, 2017, 12:12:04 PM »

Ladies social spin going to be held on the 21st on Jan at Ballinastoe, Co. Wickow  10:00am

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Racing / Trip To Canada

« on: August 15, 2016, 02:58:06 PM »

A quick run down  through the 7 days... grab a coffee .. lol


So my aim during the week was to keep the Heart Rate  between 142 - 162bpm( 70% To 80% of my max) I was able to do this for most of the week  and I can easily see that i was getting tired as the week went on.. but still pushed on ..

Day 1 and 2
1: https://www.strava.com/activities/657529247

2: https://www.strava.com/activities/637109813

I took it easy the start and then  i built up momentum, trails suited my riding style, passing people on the downs  the climbs is where i was getting passed out mostly  

Sadly my legs kept cramping up near the end  so went to the Medic tent and the Doc gave me a spoon full of calcium and magnesium mix( i went back to him after each race too ) and i was sorted the fixed that problem

Day 3 & 4
3: https://www.strava.com/activities/637109863

4: https://www.strava.com/activities/637109866

I can't remember much on these days - other then no cramps, no injuries and i picked up the pace a little too and got better pacing at the end of the each  day

One one of these days there were a big long climb/ Kicker  and there was a tail back and people walking on the right and i made my way still on the bike and tried my best but make it  but only 3/4 of the way up but still well please with myself - but did take a lot out of me tho  but it was worth it cos i passed about 20+ riders

Day 5 - North Van - Time Trail
https://www.strava.com/activities/657529254/analysis/0/429

This was the short distance but big climbing 15km 1k climbing
I remember that the start at the climb as tuff - I was trying not to blow up and keep my place
3.5km 345m Climbing - 30mins suffer fest lol

Once we got to the decent tho it was worth all the suffering lol,

Day 6 - SQUAMISH
https://www.strava.com/activities/657529331

This day was tuff - i was very tired and i could not get into the zone i wanted to be in,
Also my Viral infection flared up too so when i go easy i would be coughing loads,

It was a lovely route but it was the longest day of the week and it was my hump day,
I just rode smart and clean and got around it was making silly mistakes  - i went straight asleep after it.  

Day 7 - Whistler
https://www.strava.com/activities/657529264/analysis

I woke up late - but the extra 40mins helped i think -
again the course was lovely i rode some of it be for the race week so i know what was coming up .. i felt good i was trying to keep section riders in my sight and tried not to loose them,  again on the climbs(So where very steep) i have to wake and got pass out by a good few riders but - again on the downs i made up for lost time.


Results
Started with 600 riders
Finished with 585  
I placed 266 over all
86  out of 145  in my cat Solo Men

So I achieved the goal that i set out for myself which was to be 300th place or better and came home safe  




Takeaway:
With hard work and training it all pays off in the end..  
Canada trails are kinda similar to Ireland's trails but on a MUCH bigger scale
Would of been a little better with a lighter bike
Climbing on the fire roads lost some time there during the event so I felt was my weakest area
Calcium and magnesium - Seems to work for me for sorting out the cramps
Eating and drinking well / Prob could of slept a bit more 6 am started most mornings
Defo would like to do it again in a few years time
I am not a bad rider .. i can hold my own...

So now i need to answer a myself a question where to travel to next ....

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Spins (Public) / Beginner Spin Saturdays at 10am Starting April 23rd

« on: March 31, 2016, 11:01:04 PM »

Beginner spins are going to be held on Saturdays at 10am at the following locations

• April 23rd – Ticknock
• May 7th – Hellfire
• May 21st – Slade

These spins are open to both men and women over 14 years of age.

Riders under 18 years of age are required to print off and bring along a signed parental consent form and give it to the spin leader:
Click link for consent form: http://goo.gl/POh9hf

You will need the following:

A helmet (No Helmet = No spin)
A mountain bike in good working order with suitable brakes & gears
Appropriate clothing for cycling in cold wet weather including gloves & rain-jacket (no jeans)
Spare tube (suitable size and valve for your bike)
Basic tools (allen key set, tyre levers, chain link)
Food (cereal bar, banana…etc)
Water

If you need a bike, get in touch, we may be able to organise a rental.

Registration

You must register for these spins, please use the form below and submit.
https://goo.gl/SkaY23

If you have any question you can e-mail us on spins@imbrc.com

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Spins (Public) / TUESDAY 23RD SLADE 7PM

« on: February 22, 2016, 08:33:38 PM »

Won't make 3 rock so heading to slade

All welcome

Jon

Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

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Spins (Public) / INTRODUCTORY/BEGINNER SPINS FOR 2015

« on: March 18, 2015, 09:51:28 PM »

Introductory/Beginner spins going to be held on:

Sunday 26th April at Ticknock 10am
Sunday 3rd May at Venue #2 10am
Sunday 17th May at  TBC 10am

These spins are open to both men and women over 14 years of age.

Riders under 18 years of age are required to print off and bring along a signed parental consent form and give it to the spin leader:

Parental consent form

You will need the following:
- A helmet (No Helmet = No spin)
-A mountain bike in good working order
with suitable brakes & gears
-Appropriate clothing for cycling in cold
wet weather including gloves & rain-jacket (no jeans)
-Spare tube (suitable size and valve for your bike)
-Basic tools (allen key set, tyre levers, chain link)
-Food (cereal bar, banana…etc)
-Water


Registration
You must register for these spins, please use the form below and submit.

Register here

If you have any question you can e-mail us on imbrcinfo@gmail.com

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General Discussion / MERRY CHRISTMAS

« on: December 24, 2014, 06:03:06 PM »

Just like to wish every one
      Merry Christmas

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Spins (Public) / Beginner Spin Sunday 30th March at Ticknock 10am

« on: March 13, 2014, 10:22:02 PM »

Beginner spin going to be held on Sunday 30th March at Ticknock 10am

These spins are open to both men and women over 14 years of age.

Riders under 18 years of age are required to print off and bring along a signed parental consent form and give it to the spin leader:
Click link for consent form: http://goo.gl/POh9hf

You will need the following:

• A helmet (No Helmet = No spin)
• A mountain bike in good working order with suitable brakes & gears
• Appropriate clothing for cycling in cold wet weather including gloves & rain-jacket (no jeans)
• Spare tube (suitable size and valve for your bike)
• Basic tools (allen key set, tyre levers, chain link)
• Food (cereal bar, banana…etc)
• Water

If you need a bike, get in touch, we may be able to organise a rental.

Registration

You must register for these spins, please use the form below and submit.
http://goo.gl/5gxxHS

If you have any question you can e-mail us on imbrcinfo@gmail.com