Club Rides
| Meeting | Ride Detail | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday @19.00. Tullymore back gate | Mocha MTB Group: Suitable for beginners. Front and Rear lights essential | Barney Cunningham |
| Thursday @19:00. Lower Square Castlewellan | Latte MTB Group: No Drop Ride Front and rear lights essential | Danny Carville 07780704863 |
| Sunday @08:00 Old Tech. car park Newcastle | Latte Group: Road Bike Group Ride No drop ride. | Danny Carville 07780704863 |
| Sunday @10.00 Old Tech. car park Newcastle | Mocha/Latte Group:Road Bike Group Suitable for new comers. | Eugene Carville 07752063183 |
The club rides are the backbone of Shimna Wheelers, there is a ride to suit all levels and abilities. Our ethos is everyone gets looked after and no one gets left behind. Of course, coffee and cake in various cafes throughout the county/country is also essential!
Helmets are compulsory on all club rides. Cycling Ireland / CTC Insurance Cover is essential on all Club Rides. New members are entitled to TWO rides before Cycling Ireland / CTC and Club Membership is required. If any member is interested in adding or taking a ride or has any suggestions on the rides please contact our club chairman.
Below is an overview of our weekly rides
| Mocha Group Ideal group for new cyclist - relaxed pace with coffee stop. No drop ride. Old Tech carpark Newcastle |
| Latte Group MTB/CX (Autumn - Winter) Road Bike (Spring - Summer) 15-17 mph pace. No drop ride Castlewellan Lower Square |
| Espresso Group 16-18 mph pace Route is generally more challenging. Usually 50/60 miles with a coffee stop. No drop ride. Old Tech carpark, Newcastle |
| Americano Group More advanced experience group who train for time trials and road race. 19-22 mph pace This IS a drop ride! |
