Sunday Cycle  27^th July 2014

A massive amount of Carn Wheelers out and about this week.

The mountain-bikers embarked on an epic Sperrin classic, with Eoghan, Stephen and Vincent taking in some great landmarks like Coolnasillagh, The Priests Chair, Moydamlagh, Banagher Dam and the Derrynoid.

Well done lads.

The popularity of the beginners (road) cycle has grown from last week, with about 20 novices and returning cyclists,  ably assisted by some dedicated old hands.  The route took in Upperlands, Kilrea, Portglenone, Bellaghy, Newbridge,  Ballyronan, Magherafelt, Tobermore and back to Maghera --  a grand total of 40-odd miles at an average of about 15.5 mph  (great for beginners).

Ali took another group of road cyclists out to Tobermore, Magherafelt, Ballyronan, Ballinderry, Coagh, Stewardstown, Dungannon Road to Cookstown,  Lough Fae, Draperstown,  Tobermore and home to Maghera.  A total of 55 miles with an average of just under 20 mph.

Ali fleeced us up that road to Magherafelt (with manies a new Strava PR getting generated).  He said it was best to go hard at the start and get nicely warmed up and then you can coast on a bit.  Well, Ali must have been wearing one of them anti-thermal vests because the pace did not ease up much all day  (which was great).

Well done to all.