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Tuesday Touring

When: Tuesday
Location: Applegreen, North Street
Time: Depart 9.00am (Arrive 8.50am)
Speed: Depends on participants ability. Typically 25-28kph.
Distance: 80-100km
Spin Leader: Please contact Frank Rooney on 087 9886520 if you would like to join this spin group.
Notes:

  • Average climb is approximately 350m, but depending on the route this can rise substantially, particularly in the Summer
  • Coffee Stop: Always.
  • Weather dependant; any frost, snow, extreme wind and heavy rain may delay or cancel the cycle.
  • Summer may include cycles in the Wicklow mountains, Dublin mountains, Slieve Blooms, Mournes and Armagh.

Thursday Touring Spins
There are two spins going out on Thursday mornings.

Location: Applegreen, North Street
Time: Depart 9.00am (Arrive 8.50am)

Spin One (The Wardie Spin)
Speed: 23-25 km/h
Distance: 80-100 km
Spin Leader: John Ward. John can be contacted via the club Facebook page

Spin Two
Speed: Typically 25-27 km/h
Distance: 80-100 km
Spin Leader: Pat Fagan. Pat can be contacted at 086 8057299.

Green When: Saturday only
Location: North Street
Time: Departs at 09.20am (arrive 09.10am)
Speed: Depends on participants ability. Typically 20-22kph.
Distance: TBA
Spin Leader: Yes
Notes:

  • Nobody gets left behind.
  • This spin is weather dependent and is liable for cancellation.
  • ALWAYS check the Swords CC Facebook Social Page for spin updates.
 Orange When: Saturday only
Location: North Street
Time: Depart at 09.15am (arrive 09.05am)
Speed: 22-24kph
Distance: 60km (approx)
Suitability: Beginner/intermediate
Spin Leader: Yes
Notes:
Blue When: Saturdays ONLY
Location: North Street
Time: Depart 09.10am (arrive at 9am)
Speed: 25-27kph
Distance: approximately 60km
Suitability: Intermediate
Spin Leaders: Yes
Notes:

  • Nobody gets left behind. However, if the spin leader determines that a rider is not up to the required fitness level, you may be respectfully asked to find your own way home.
  • ALWAYS check the Swords CC Facebook Social Page for spin updates.
  • During the summer months, operation of this spin is dependent on who turns up on the day.
 Purple When: Saturdays ONLY
Location: North Street
Time: Depart 09.05am (arrive 08.55am)
Speed: 28-30kph
Distance: approximately 60km
Suitability: Intermediate
Spin Leaders: Yes
Notes:

  • Nobody gets left behind. However, if the spin leader determines that a rider is not up to the required fitness level, you may be respectfully asked to find your own way home.
  • ALWAYS check the Swords CC Facebook Social Page for spin updates.
  • During the summer months, operation of this spin is dependent on who turns up on the day.
Red When: Saturday (Sunday also, but check Facebook Social page for times etc.)
Location: North Street
Time: Departing at 9:00am Saturday, 8.30am Sundays (Check the Swords CC Facebook Social Page)
Speed: 29-32kph
Distance: 60-70km
Suitability: Experienced
Spin Leader: No
Notes:

 Touring When: Sunday only
Location: North Street
Time: Departing at 9.00am
Speed: 26-28kph
Distance: 80-100km. Includes coffee stop
Suitability: Intermediate/Experienced
Spin Leader: yes
Notes: