Post by: Chopper on December 01, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
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
Post by: Chopper on January 14, 2018, 04:34:54 PM
Firstly Thanks To the Following for helping out yesterday:
Paul
Marek and Reinis
Tim
John
Alan
A little update for yesterdays spin, it went really well i think it the biggest number to date that i have taken out for a beginner spin (12 in Total)
We had a few complete beginners on the bikes but in all the fitness levels where very good
Ballinastoe Group Photo:
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Next week there a slight change we are going to head to Lead Mines instead of Ticknock
Till next week!
Jon
Post by: DaveyD on January 14, 2018, 09:06:31 PM
Post by: Chopper on January 14, 2018, 09:38:21 PM
Well done all great turnout by the look of it.Thanks Davey
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Post by: Paul on January 14, 2018, 10:41:56 PM
Post by: Chopper on January 18, 2018, 09:01:18 AM
2nd installment of the Beginner Spin happening this Saturday this time where going to Lead Mines
The mails have been sent out to people and there is a good bit of interest again
So meeting at the school and on the bikes for 10am back about 1230/1pm
I understand there a memorial spin happen in ticknock and i hope to do a little some thing to mark our respects too,
All The best
Jonathon
Post by: Chopper on January 22, 2018, 09:55:07 AM
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Post by: MeOctober on January 22, 2018, 10:22:42 AM
Deadly bunch out this yesterday morning! Done a bit of the XC Loop and up to the top of Carrickgollogan for a moment for #rideforryan then over to Barnaslingan to session some jumps, Well done to everyone your all great on the bikes, Till next Saturday we are heading to Ticknock Bike TrailsGreat bunch of people, great atmosphere
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Praying for good weather for Saturday already, we deserve it this time
Really good spin, thanks for organising it Johnathon
Post by: Paul on January 22, 2018, 02:10:59 PM
Pity it wasn't in ticknock as you could have started with the other spin. I should be along for the next one. Please arrange a dry day for a change
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Post by: DaveyD on January 23, 2018, 03:21:44 PM
Hope to make next one too
Post by: Chopper on January 24, 2018, 02:11:18 PM
3rd installment of the Beginner Spin happening this Saturday this time where going to Ticknock
The mails have been sent out to people and there is a good bit of interest again
So meeting at the back of the Biking.ie hut car park and on the bikes for 10am back about 1230/1pm
All The best
Jonathon
Post by: markII on January 25, 2018, 05:26:53 PM
Hi All,Did you sorted weather too?
3rd installment of the Beginner Spin happening this Saturday this time where going to Ticknock
The mails have been sent out to people and there is a good bit of interest again
So meeting at the back of the Biking.ie hut car park and on the bikes for 10am back about 1230/1pm
All The best
Jonathon
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Post by: Chopper on January 27, 2018, 05:22:51 PM
Well Firstly THANK YOU for coming along to day, Its the first time in 3 week that the weather was kinda on our side.
You all done AWESOME, I Really Mean it!
You can find all of the photos on our IMBRC Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/IMBRC-Irish-Mountain-Bike-Racing-Club-316207487946/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155366729227947
Jumping Video Can be downloaded:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kLSNxQ1QkVHlHWEaVmF9faqmJaI_sGCV
Ballinasote Video:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DXRRG0nEdF7X2AEi2Re5L0x1fL3WdLnz
Again Thanks for a great day!!!! Im Still Smiling which such a big crew.
P.S:
STRAVA
Look for it on the App or play store and register with it and choose IMBRC as the club too
You can do this on the computer too :)
Regarding next week where going to the GAP and where going to pedal up
https://www.thegap.ie/
Please book in advance €5 per entry
Til next time:
RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!!
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Post by: DaveyD on January 27, 2018, 10:22:17 PM
Unfortunately I wont make it to the GAP next week as I'll be away biking in the sun :-\
Post by: MeOctober on January 29, 2018, 11:08:26 AM
Great job Jonhathon as usual
Post by: Paul on January 29, 2018, 02:27:28 PM
Well done all
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