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Welcome to
Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
Founded in 1948, Orwell Wheelers is amongst the biggest and most famous cycling clubs in Ireland. Based in Dublin, we cater to all levels of fitness and ability - from beginners to elite riders, male and female from youth to veteran. The club had its roots in road racing but has become very active in many other areas including leisure riding, audaxing, randonnée events, cyclocross and track racing. We run organised weekly training spins most of the year.
Membership is currently closed for NEW members.
Pathways to Membership for the next club intake is currently postponed due to Covid-19.
5 Minutes with Ronan O Connor – National Junior Road Champion
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We will be reviving the popular “5 minutes with …….” series and delighted to start off with none other than Ronan O Connor the current Junior Men, National Road Champion 2020. Ronan was a first year Junior in 2020 which makes his win all the more special and what an exciting prospect for the future............
Happy New Year
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As we enter the New year I would just like to wish all our members and families a Happy New Year and hope you had a safe and happy Christmas. A message from new Club President Fergal O'Sullivan
30th Dec: Covid Level 5 club update
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The government has placed the entire country on Level 5 lockdown commencing midnight Wednesday 30th of December 2020. For at least the month of January we are all being asked to play our part in reversing the progress of the Covid pandemic that is impacting each of us and our families at the moment. In support of the national interest Orwell Wheelers is suspending all club training, events, spins and social activities until further notice.
Covid-19 Christmas Restrictions Update
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The Government has introduced revised restrictions that come into effect from midnight December 26th. These replace the guidelines that had already been communicated for the Christmas period this year. (Updated 22-12-20)
Presidents Address 2020 AGM
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For those who missed the annual AGM read on for the Presidents Address to the club
Getting started in Online Group Cycling
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Online cycling simulates cycling outdoors while you use your trainer at home. You use a desktop computer or laptop and an online cycling service such as Zwift, Rouvy, RGT or Sufferfest to display a virtual road on the screen in front of you, including other cyclists on the road too. The other cyclists represent people who are doing the same as you, riding their trainers. The harder you pedal your trainer the faster you go on the virtual road on the screen – just like in real life.
Thanks & Tribute to David Tansey
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As many of you will be aware, a momentous event in the history of Dundrum mercantile activity, for Orwell Wheelers and, indeed, for Irish cycling will occur this coming Monday with the retirement of David “The Docket” Tansey from Joe Daly Cycles.
It seems appropriate to mark the occasion with a short tribute to a man whose calm diligence in his business life has been seamlessly interwoven with a selfless and unbroken support for Orwell Wheelers which stretches back to the 1970s.
Group Leaders Covid-19 Guide
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We have safely navigated Phase 2 of the gradual return to cycling thanks to the commitment and efforts of everyone in the club. As a club, we welcome the easing of restrictions supported by Government and Cycling Ireland that commenced June 29th 2020.....If you are leading a group training spin or event that was organised through the club forum, WhatsApp groups or any club channel there are a number of new steps you need to follow as outlined below.
