CAMPBELL'S WEEKEND ROUNDUP - Week 42:

LADIES ONLY NEED APPLY, on Saturday in Ballinrobe

The Ladies courtesy of the Western Lakes CC based in Ballinrobe, intend having Saturday all to themselves! And. they are sending out a message that all females are welcomed to join them this Saturday (20th) in the Co. Mayo town.

We are all aware that the winter is on its way (if it has not arrived already in various parts of the country) that before you hang up the wheels bicycle that 'Ladies of Western Lakes Cycling Club' would like to invite you to join them on their End of Season Spins.

Some of us are new to cycling this year while others have a few miles clocked up, some of us have been out cycling with the lads all Summer while the rest of us get out when we can, enjoy being out in good company and if that means getting a bit of exercise its an added bonus.

There are two spins planned for the day, both leaving Ballinrobe at 9.30am and partly share the same route, the �Long Spin� is about 80km while the �Shorter Spin� is about 50km, both routes skim the southern shore of Lough Mask and touch the Northern Shore of Lough Crib on the return leg.

The twin events will be run off at a leisurely pace and the scenery in the various areas is stunning. There will be back up, a water and snack stop and some interesting marshals on route! The cost is 20 euro on line with Run Ireland before 17th of October and 25euro on the day, this includes lunch plus goody bags.

Event is starting from Cycling Centre on the Kilmaine Road, in Ballinrobe, sign on starting at 8.30am and the hope is to start sometime between 9.30 and 10.00am. Event is starting in Ballinrobe, heading for Clonbur in North Galway.

The long route skims the southern shore of Lough Mask on the way into Joyce Country and the Partry Mountains followed by the spectacular Lough na Fooey which lies at the base of the Ail Dubh the first of two climbs. Ail Dubh featured in this year's An Post Ras. I would recommend that you take time out at the summit to appreciate the view and catch your breath before descending into the Maam Valley which lies in the shadow of the Maumturks. The second climb appears at Maumeen. It is short and sharp, before the ladies reach Cor na Mona, that touches the shore of County Galway's largest lake, Lough Crib. The long route then meets up with the short route to journey back to Ballinrobe.

The Short routes, shares part of the long route but veers south climbing Ben Levy or locally known as 'Mount Gable' or 'Cloach Breac', then descending into Cor na Mona to link back up with the Long Route to experience the panoramic views of Lough Crib. The males who will act only as marshals have been advised to dress, appropriately for the occasion!

The main sponsors are Marrey Bikes and Cummins' Supervalu, both outlets in Ballinrobe. Also, they were lucky in securing a sports grant from 'Mayo Sports Partnership'

The chosen charity, is AIRC a Mayo based charity supporting children with disabilities.

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CONNACHT TALENT 2018

Cycling Connaught have launched their own development programme called Talent 2018 and is being headed up by David O'Loughlin.

The first training camp was held in Galway last weekend where over 30 riders, from 11 to 18 took part in a training ride. Carrying out drills like pace line riding, echelon riding and some efforts. This was followed by a talk on Nutrition and then full on drills of core exercises. There is a follow up, next one is on the 5th of November.

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INTERVARSITIES

Last weekend, the inter varsity championships with an excellent turnout. Top of the listings in the mens' section were Ian Richardson of Trinity College Dublin in the test against the clock. Cork Institute Technology had a fabulous win in the Road Race with Paudi O'Brien taking the win. Paudi no stranger to winning in the colours of Dan Morrissey Speedy Spokes. "Yes, it was a great win for the Institute. It was a privilege for me to wear the colours. Hopefully, in the future I'll get further opportunities to wear these distinctive colours," said Paudi who narrowly missed on the double of road and time trialling.

In the ladies section of both disciplines, Fiona Guihean (Trinity College Dublin at road and Analise Murphy of University College Dublin in the test against the clock.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Pedal Fever 2012 - Cycling Conference

Last year saw Cycling Ireland's 2nd "Pedal Fever" Cycling Conference which was a huge success. Pedal Fever 2012 takes place on the 17th November in the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Dublin City Centre, and promises to be equally interesting.Don't miss your chance to attend the 2012 Conference by clicking here. The one day conference has an exciting line up of speakers spanning themes from the Olympic Games, Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning to Recording & Planning using Training Peaks Software.

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Kevin King Memorial Tour

This years tour promoted by the leisure section of Drogheda Wheelers cycling club will take place on Sun October 28th at 10am from the Opel garage in Drogheda retail park on the Donore Rd.This leisure tour is in memory of the much missed former secretary of the club.There will be two options on the day with a 50km and 90 km spin. Sponsorship cards are available from the club or register on the day for e10.


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A NEVER ENDING SEASON - Thurles Halloween Criterium 2012

A criterium is organised in Thurles (Co Tipperary) as part of the Thurles Halloween Arts Festival. Thurles , earlier this year, Thurles was awarded the prestigious title of European Town of Sport has now added a closed circuit cycle race to the long list of activities during the Halloween Arts Festival on Sunday week.

This race is new on the calendar, and we would like you to inform your members of this event in Thurles. A great prize fund is made available, so please come along to support this great initiative.

RACE DETAILS: Thurles Halloween Criterium 2012 - Date: Sunday 28th October 2012 at 2.30pm. Circuit Liberty Square (1.45km) Closed for other traffic ! Race Length 50min + 5laps. Sign-on Hayes Hotel, Liberty Square, Thurles (open from 1pm). Categories A1, A2, A3, A4 (Cycling Ireland license holders) - (race format pending on numbers). Prize fund �1000 (+ Tipperary Crystal Trophy for winner) Promoter Team DMG - Entry fee �10.