Sunday spin October 23rd

[helenfrench]

This week's spin routes will be starting from Rathfarnham clubhouse. Main st Rathfarnam and heading towards Enniskerry and onto Roundwood. 
Intermediate group will then head towards Ashford and back in along the coast road (Greystones/Bray). This route is approx 95km with some hills (but not too many) thrown in for good measure. 
Improver and Novice spins will take a shorter route. Leaders for this week are Ellen Murphy (Intermediate), Arron Fox (Improver) and Kathleen Curran (Novice). 

Please post up if you plan on coming out. This will be our last week starting at 8am before clocks go back. Sunrise is 8.07 am so you may need lights for the early part of the spin. Details of the different levels below. 


NOVICE



Average Speed: 20-22km



Distance: 40-60 km



This spin is aimed at those new to Belpark, triathlon and group spins. Spins will start at around 40km-60 km in length and an average speed of 20-22kph. Great fun for those starting out. This group will always be led by an experienced member of the club, and pace will be carefully controlled to suit the ability of those attending and nobody will be left behind. A small amount of cycling experience is required before attending- you must have previously completed at least 1 sixty min spin.





IMPROVER



Average Speed: 22-25km



Distance: 60-80 km



The improver spin aims to assist people stepping up a level from the novice group. The spin will do similar routes to the intermediate spin but at an easier pace. The distance and pace of this group will progress throughout the year.





INTERMEDIATE



Average Speed: 25-26 km+



Distance: 80-100km



This group is for stronger riders who like bit more of a challenge and are comfortable riding in a group, ascending/descending hills and spending 3+ hours on the bike. Typically this group is made up of the advanced women and intermediate men in the club. Some of the athletes on this spin occasionally take the option to turn off earlier to do a shorter route (i.e. 60km-80km, rather than 100km).



Cycling etiquette info from our website is here www.belparktri.ie/spin-leaders-info/

Regards
Helen 

[benm]

I'll head with you Ellen

[aiveenk]

Hi there
I'll be coming to the novice spin tomorrow. Looking forward to it.

[hani]

Hope to be there (all depending on tonight's level of shenanigans)

[jbroaders]

hoping return from 2 weeks of lousy cold

[jbroaders]

Thanks for spin today. My first attempt at improvers level and I made it back Currently searching on line for small motor to attach to bike for hills....