Summer Spins 2021

It looks like last weekend worked reasonably well.
Thank you for you patience as we work this out.

I will change the process slightly this weekend - to test some options.
The objective is to get to a simple robust way of doing things
(Eventually it should be just a one line message "weekend spins open on RWGPS")

Four events have been posted (Sat/Sun, Yellow&White)
Riders/Leaders/Minders can now signup on RWGPS if they:

1. Have completed the Eventbrite return (you only need to do this once)
2. Are a current member of Orwell Wheelers
3. Are a member of Cycling Ireland (for insurance purposes)

Sunday will be very similar to last week
Riders who register will be divided into groups.
A route will be assigned to each group.
A leader will be assigned to each groups (and also minders for Whites)
(leaders will be chosen from the list of people who volunteered previously)

Saturday
We expect fewer than usual people, as many leaders and riders will be in Mullingar on the Adventure / Touring event.
Riders who register for Saturday will be divided into suggested groups.
A route will be suggested for each group
Groups should agree a leader before leaving
The Group Leader must fill in the details of the ride on Cycling Ireland web application.

The routes will be the same as last weekend - but I will attempt to put people in groups going to different destinations this time.
(Survey feedback suggested we need to get more people familiar routes destinations)

Rgds

Red & Orange groups tend to organize themselves.
If they meet at Dundrum SC car park we dispatch Red @ 9:00 and Orange @ 9:05.

I post a suggested route (but tbh I’m not exactly sure what they want- so I presume they go wherever makes sense on the day)

Saturday Groups
Only 1 Yellow and 1 White group - so no need for a dispatcher
Suggested routes and leaders below. Groups may decide to adjust.

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-062-0337-Malahide
Leader: Denis Gleeson
Riders
Denis Gleeson
Frank Keane
Lyn Markey
Michael Joseph Deasy
Tom Weymes

White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-075-0440-Maynooth
Leader: Fran ?
Riders
Fionnuala Callan
Fran Brophy
Gavin Moore
Mary Finegan
Meliosa O Byrne
Richard Barrett

Sunday Groups
Only 1 Yellow and 1 White group - so no need for a dispatcher
Suggested routes and leaders below. Groups may decide to adjust.

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-067-0650-Blessington
Leader: Group to agree
Riders
Brian Lynch
Brian Carolan
Eimear O Driscoll
Enda Gunnell
Nicholas Hughes

White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-070-0410-Dunboyne
Leader: George Flanagan
Riders
Frances Conway
George Flanagan
Laura Casey
Peter McGrath

These groups organise themselves on the day.
If they dont have a route in mind - the following are suggested

Red leaving Dundrum @ 09:00
DD-089-1265-Laragh


Orange leaving Dundrum @ 09:05
DD-088-1410-Hilly

Four events have been posted (Sat/Sun, Yellow&White)
Riders/Leaders/Minders can now signup
either via the RWGPS app, or via a browser at
ridewithgps.com/organizations/4124-orwell-wheelers/events

RSVP to give us an idea of how many riders to expect, and how many leaders are available

This will determine if we need to form groups in advance, or if we can do it on the day.

Please do NOT respond on this forum.

Also, make sure that you:
Have completed the Eventbrite return (you only need to do this once)
Are a current member of Orwell Wheelers
Are a member of Cycling Ireland (for insurance purposes)

Saturday Groups
Suggested groups and routes below but we are short of leaders for Saturday White
As the groups are predefined - they can assemble and leave when ready
(no need for a dispatcher)

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-075-0440-Maynooth
Leader: Denis Gleeson
Riders
John Twomey
Nicholas Hughes
Frank Keane
Ann van den Ancker
Deirdre Stewart

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-067-0650-Blessington
Leader: Padraig Cunningham
Riders
Gertrude Fitzpatrick
Aoife Parker-Hedderman
Joe Wheatley
John McElligott
Seamus Connolly
Sarah Jane Delany

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-070-0410-Dunboyne
Leader: Sean O'Connell
Riders
Lorcan Lynch
Paul Mullen
John Ryan
Bryan Minnock
Michael Joseph Deasy
Enda Gunnell


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White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-067-0650-Blessington
Leader: Fintan O'Kelly
Riders
Richard Barrett
Anne Brennan
Bernadette Tansey
Caroline Loughlin
Caroline McCarthy
Fiona Manley
Emile Burke-Murphy

White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-070-0410-Dunboyne
Leader: ???
Riders
Peter McGrath
Fionnuala Callan
Jacqui Enright
Jillian Higgins
Laura Casey
Mags O Brien
Gavin Moore

White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-067-0650-Blessington (to avoid repeat routes)
Leader: none yet (but breakdown cover in place)
Riders
Niall Gannon
Mary Finegan
Meliosa O Byrne
Miriam O'Donohue
Sarah McEvoy
Triona Agnew
Lorraine O'Donohoe

Sunday Groups
Suggested groups, leaders and routes below
Brian Johnston & Val Smith will dispatch (and join a yellow group before they leave)

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-070-0410-Dunboyne
Leader: Paschal Comerford
Riders
John Ryan
Nicholas Hughes
Caoimhe Kalnoki
Claire Maher
Ann van den Ancker

Yellow - Depart 09:20
Route: DD-075-0440-Maynooth
Leader: Kevin Connaire
Riders
Aonghus Byrne
Brian Carolan
Michelle Clifford
Eimear O Driscoll
Bronagh O' Connell

White - Depart 09:30
Route: DD-067-0650-Blessington (to avoid repeat routes)
Leader: several in this group - agree on the morning
Riders
Kathryn Keogh
George Flanagan
Niall O'Shea
Peter McGrath
Bronagh O' Connell
Fionnuala Callan

These groups organise themselves on the day.
If they dont have a route in mind - the following are suggested
(flat and fast this weekend)

Red - leaving Dundrum @ 09:00
DD-098-0550-Summerhill

Orange - leaving Dundrum @ 09:05
DD-98-Newcastle-Straffan-Blessington-Tallaght

For the bank holiday weekend we are not organising formal club spins (as many people have other plans).

More than 100 people signed up for the spins in May, with more than half of those getting out several times. We would encourage people to organise their own spins this weekend.
For those uncertain about navigation - maybe repeat one of the May spins - solo or with a friend or two. (Route names are Start-Distance-Climb-Destination)
DD-062-0337-Malahide
DD-070-0410-Dunboyne
DD-075-0440-Maynooth
DD-067-0650-Blessington

Alternatively there are lots of routes in the Orwell Library on RideWithGPS. You can filter these based on distance and/or climbing to find something suitable.

Route Library

Note:
Please adhere to public health advice
(There is no need to register informal spins with Cycling Ireland)

Four events have been posted (Sat/Sun, Yellow&White)
On both days:
Whites will have a flat 77km spin to Sallins (with an option to shorten to 55km)
Yellows have a few hills on a 72km spin to Roundwood and NMK
I'll post a suggestion for Orange and Red later

Riders/Leaders/Minders can now signup
either via the RWGPS app, or via a browser at
ridewithgps.com/organizations/4124-orwell-wheelers/events
(events are visible if you are logged in)

RSVP to give us an idea of how many riders to expect, and how many leaders are available

As restrictions are easing the dispatcher will form groups on the morning.

Please do NOT respond on this forum.

Also, make sure that you:
Have completed the Eventbrite return (you only need to do this once)
Are a current member of Orwell Wheelers
Are a member of Cycling Ireland (for insurance purposes)

Saturday Early Orange 08:30
Tom Crotty
Fintan O'Kelly
This group is self dispatched and self led

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Saturday Dispatcher - Leonard Kaye

Saturday Yellow 09:15
Adam Conlan
Adrian Gallagher
Bryan Johnston
Bryan Minnock
Caoimhe Kálnoki
Christine King
Colm McNamara
Conor Cosgrave
Denis Gleeson
Gerry Reilly
Greg Wilson
Lyn Markey
Michael Joseph Deasy
Nicholas Hughes
Paul Elliott
Seamus Connolly

There are several leaders in this bunch.
Form 2 groups of 8 on Saturday morning
(or 3 groups of 6 to cater for a couple of extra people with genuine reasons for not signing up in advance).
Suggested route is a 72km spin to Roundwood and NMK

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Saturday White 09:30
Anne Brennan
Bernadette Tansey
Caroline Loughlin
Caroline McCarthy
Gavin Moore
Jacqui Enright
Joe Wheatley
Leonard Kaye
Miriam O'Donohue
Sarah McEvoy
Triona Agnew
Lorraine Donohoe

There are at least 2 leaders in this bunch.
Form 2 groups on Saturday morning

Suggested route is flat 77km spin to Sallins (with an option to shorten to 55km)

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Sunday Yelllow Dispatcher - Val Smith


Sunday Yellow 09:15
Ann van den Ancker
Paschal Comerford
Brian Lynch
Frank Keane
Jeremy Goff
Pádraig Cunningham
Enda Gunnell
Val Smith
Gerry Reilly

There are several leaders in this bunch.
Form 2 groups on Sunday morning
(to cater for a couple of extra people with genuine reasons for not signing up in advance).
Paschal will take a strong group over Sally Gap to Laragh (home via Roundwood)
The suggested route for the other group is a 72km spin to Roundwood and NMK

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Sunday White 09:30
Peter McGrath
George Flanagan
Mary Finegan
Joan McElwain

This will be one group on Sunday morning (no dispatcher required)
Suggested route is flat 77km spin to Sallins (with an option to shorten to 55km)