Rideout details for Sun the 9th of Sep 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 12:00
Route plan: Details to follow...
Rideout details for Sun the 2nd of Sep 07 |
Meeting point: Coachmans Inn
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: Dundalk road races
Rideout details for Sun the 26th of Aug 07 |
Meeting point: Statoil on N2 North of Ashbour
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: For next Sunday I am proposing meeting at the Statoil Station on the N2 just north of the Ashbourne bypass at 11.30am (to leave at 12). We could then take the N2 to Ardee and from there people can choose between a ride to Carlingford which has been a popular one or fora change taking the N52 in the other direction to Kells with a return by either Navan or for a bit longer run, Athboy/Trim/Kilcock. Lunch somewhere en route!
Rideout details for Sun the 19th of Aug 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 12:30
Route plan: Barry has asked me to arrange the rideout for this weekend as he is unsure of his work schedule at the moment, anyways lets hope Barry and all members who are not on holiday can and will attend. This weekend is of particular interest to road racing fans as on Saturday 18th the ulster grand prix takes place, This is a sensational road race and is a favorite with riders and spectators. check out the web site ulstergrandprix.co.uk this will be good long rideout, and it would require members to meet at 10am at the coachman's on sat morning. Can members who wish to attend text or email ASAP, or if members wish we can meet at the red cow on Sunday 19th at 12.30 pm and go for an afternoon spin thru the fast and twisty B roads of laragh , roundwood and on to Arklow. So there it is Blazers a choice of how we wish to spend our weekend, perhaps some members will wish to attend both, but I am hoping that members will attend at least one. .
Rideout details for Sun the 12th of Aug 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 12:30
Route plan: Hi, thanks to Paul for planning last weeks rideout, unfortunately it had to be cancelled due to bad weather, believe it or not it's the first one this year to be cancelled due to bad weather, anyway we are back on track and this weeks rideout will be a mystery tour we will meet at the Red cow at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday morning, hope to see you there. Jay.
Rideout details for Sun the 5th of Aug 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 12:00
Route plan: Hi Trail Blazers . . . . . . . . Sorry for not being in contact for a while but i was unable to send any emails, due to my net work server breaking down. Anyways i hope this email finds you all in excellent health and looking forward to a good spin over the bank holiday weekend. Meeting at the red cow on Sunday 5th at 12pm we will ride southwards along the m50 to kilmacnogue, passing over the motorway in the direction of laragh,we will then ride these beautiful fast twisty B roads and head in the direction of Arklow , at this point we can stop for some lunch or if members wish we can ride back to laragh or Glendalough. and have lunch there. . Hopefully the weather will continue to improve and a great rideout will be enjoyed by all. Looking forward to seeing you all and catching up with all the latest. . . .
Rideout details for Sun the 22nd of Jul 07 |
Meeting point: Coachmans Inn
Meeting time: 11:15
Route plan: Sundays ride-out will be to Kells Road Racing event. The Kells and District Motor Cycle Racing Club was founded in October 1992, by a group of dedicated road race enthusiasts. Their ambition at the time was to bring back Pure Road Racing to Co. Meath. The first race took place in 1994 at a circuit close to Kells, at Dulane. Now held annually at Crossakiel near Kells, this event has grown to one of the largest outdoor events in Ireland in terms of spectators. The race track is in superb condition with a bit of everything, jumps, wide fast main road and spectacular side roads. The circuit itself is 2.2 miles long. It is ideal for riders to get to know and has easy access around the track for spectators with many vantage points. So, if you're interested in the racing, or just a nice spin there and back for the non-racing enthusiasts, meet at the Coachmans at 11:15. We will be taking the back roads (good biking roads). Also, hope to see you all at athe BBQ in Friday.
Rideout details for Sat the 14th of Jul 07 |
Meeting point: Coachmans Inn
Meeting time: 11:00
Route plan: Anyway going to meet at the Coachmans at 11am, on Saturday morning, and head north on the M1 through the TOLL coming off the motorway at the N33 (Ardee turnoff). Heading west through Ardee town onto the N52 we pass through Woodtown and Carlanstown and end up in Kells. Here we can get a bit of grub and some juice for the machines. From Kells we head southwest on the N3 back towards Dublin through Navan, Tara and Dunshaughlin onto Clonee and here I reckon we could head our separate ways (Northside M50, Southside through Lucan) This may be re-arranged on the day. I realize this is a good spin and it will be 'weather permitting' of course. In the event of a bad day, I have a much shorter run planned.
Rideout details for Sat the 7th of Jul 07 |
Meeting point: Coachmans Inn
Meeting time: 12:15
Route plan: Skerries 100 Road Races + Joe Mays Pub at Skerries Harbour.
Rideout details for Sat the 30th of Jun 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: For my ride out weather permitting, we will be starting off at the RED COW at 11:30 for this Saturday. The route for this ride out, in order of transit: Southbound on the M50 (Exit at Sandyford) Go down to Blackrock & follow the coastal road to Sandycove & stop. Follow through bullock harbour. Go up to Dalkey. Head for Killiney Beach area. Drive up Killiney Hill (nice scenery) Possibly get a Sandwich at a delicatessen or wait until further on. Head for the N11 (Exit at Rathnew) Go towards Wicklow town, pass silver strand, & then stop at Brittas Bay. Then Make a heading for Arklow, & on to Wooden Bridge to stop. Possibly get some grub at Wooden Bridge or Avoca restaurants. Move on up the Meeting of the Waters. Head for Rathdrum (possibly stop off at Redline) Turn off towards Laragh. Bypass Trooperstown, & then on to the Vartry reservoir. Turn back for Roundwood. Head for the sugar loaf. Turn off for Eniskerry Drive to the N11, and then on towards M50 Northbound transit. Bring a bag with ye, so if we do decide to collect some food, we could eat it at a scenery location. I'll keep an eye out on the Forecast, & if it's bad I'll postpone it until Sunday at the same time, by e-mail.
Rideout details for Sun the 10th of Jun 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: OK, so the trip duration should be about 3.5 hours, A Little over 2.5 Hours driving....Meet at 10:30 Red Cow Sunday Morning. Then We'll go down the M50 and take the N4 Exit to the Maynooth Exit. Keep Going Straight => Take Right at Straffan Roundabout => Head for Clane => Prosperous. In prosperous we'll take a left and head for Kilmeague => Rathangan => Monasterevin => EMO We'll Stop at EMO court... World famous Gardens => Park up for 15minutes and pull the jocks out of our arses (~1hr gone so far) From EMO => Motorway to Mountrath (~12Mins) and from there We'll take a rIght to Mountmellick (Beautiful run through the countryside) And From Mountmellick we'll head for Tullamore (~25mins) where we'll stop for a bite to eat. From Tullamore We'll head for Portarlington => Bracknagh => Rathangan (different circuit) => Head home the Rathcoffey Route taking us back to the Maynooth exit onto the N4 and bomb home All told about 3.5 hours......
Rideout details for Sun the 3rd of Jun 07 |
Meeting point: N/A
Meeting time: 13:00
Route plan: No Rideout this weekend. Enjoy the TT!
Rideout details for Sun the 27th of May 07 |
Meeting point: Statoil Garage on N2
Meeting time: 11:15
Route plan: Meet at 11:15 am at the Statoil garage on the N2 (turn off M50 for the N2 Derry exit and take the new dual carriageway until it finishes at a roundabout. Take a left and continue on the N2 for about 2 km and the Statoil is on the RHS). From here we will take the N2 up to Slane, Collon and on to Ardee. We will then take the N52 from Ardee to Dundalk a really nice road, generally good surface and some nice bends. Then taking the M1 north we will head to the Ballymascanlon roundabout and take the R173 for Carlingford. We can have some lunch in Carlingford and ice cream.
Rideout details for Sun the 20th of May 07 |
Meeting point: Coachman's Inn (at airport)
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: The details of Eamon's rideout are as follows. We will go for a spin for about 2 hours and then back to Eamon's house for tea and a chat etc...We will also be taking a few photos for the web site, so will you please wear you're club gear thanks and most importantly turn up i.e. dont just put on you're club gear and go to B&Q with the wife!!!!!
Rideout details for Sat the 12th of May 07 |
Meeting point: Coachman's Inn (at airport)
Meeting time: 09:45
Route plan: Ride to Portstewart right up the top of Ireland for the Northwest 200, this should suit those members who are into touring as we will be on the bikes for about 7 hours, I hope to see you all there. For further info see www.northwest200.org for details.
Rideout details for Sun the 6th of May 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 10:45
Route plan: Ride to the Rock of Cashel via Wicklow, Arklow, New Ross and Carrick on Sure, these are good biking roads.
Rideout details for Sun the 29th of Apr 07 |
Meeting point: Coachman's Inn (at airport)
Meeting time: 10:30
Route plan: We will meet at the Coachman’s Inn (beside the Airport) at 10.30am. From there we will travel up the old Swords Rd and out to Lusk, then on to Rush followed by a nice lazy ride up along the coast to Skerries, continuing from there we will head to Balbriggan where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will head for Drogheda, then across country to the N2 for our return journey home via Ashbourne where we will pick up the new motorway (just making sure that I include a section for those that like to travel at more then 100 km/hr)
Rideout details for Sun the 22nd of Apr 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 11:30
Route plan: Down the canal via Crumlin all the way to SANDYMOUNT and out the coast road to DALKEY where we will look out for a nice restaurant or pub and we can either go on elsewhere or head for home after. Not a very long trip but should be nice, weather permitting.
Rideout details for Sat the 14th of Apr 07 |
Meeting point: Statoil North of Ashbourne on
Meeting time: 11:15
Route plan: 1. Off the M50 take the N2 Derry exit and take the new dual carrageway until it finishes at a roundabout. Take a left and continue on the N2 for about 2 km and the Statoil is on the RHS.
2. From here we will take the N2 up to Slane, Collon and on to Ardee. Nice road this. Caution: There is a speed camera on the way into Ardee just after a GAA pitch on the RHS. We can meet up at the end of the village of Ardee before heading on as we may get spread out along the N2.
3. We will then take the N52 from Ardee to Dundalk a really nice road, generally good surface and some nice bends. Meet again on the LHS just before the roundabout for the M1.
4. Then taking the M1 north we will head to the Ballymascanlon roundabout and take the R173 for Carlingford. We can have some lunch in Carlingford.
5. Leaving Carlingford we will take the R173 north to Omeath where we will take a left and return to Dundalk across the Cooley Mountains. Narrow country roads for about 8 miles but nice views.
6. We will return to the Carlingford road and head back to the Ballymascanlon roundabout where I will say adieu and head home to Dundalk and leave ye to make your way home either by the M1 all the way or some may prefer to retrace your earlier route to Ardee and take the N2 home.
Rideout details for Sun the 1st of Apr 07 |
Meeting point: Red Cow
Meeting time: 10:00
Route plan: Plan is to Meet up at Red Cow at 10:30am, and go on a short run over the mountains bringing us home for about 2pm.
Route will more or less be as follows:
Meet at Red Cow carpark
heading down Motorway for Tallaght,
Onto R115 via Glencree
Along Mountain road to Sally Gap
Right turn onto R759 towards Ballysmuttan
(Next a Scenic route around Blessington Lakes and Poulaphouca Reservoir)
Through Oldcourt onto Lacken
Ballyknockan
R758 via Valleymount
Cross over lakes into Blessington.
Saggart
Citywest
Red cow
Plan is to Stop off for Soup & Sambo in either Lacken or Blessington. Will decide on the day.
Should the weather turn bad on the day there will be a few opportunities to change route and take a short cut back.
Rideout details for Sun the 25th of Mar 07 |
Meeting point: Coachman's Inn (at airport)
Meeting time: 10:30
Route plan: Hi folks just to remind all members that the first ride out of the clubs season takes place on Sunday 25th of March meeting at the coachman’s inn 10 30am. I hope the weather will be fine and dry, as an exciting long spin would be a Great start to the club season. However I am aware that it is the month of March and my prayers for fine weather may not be answered, so I have a plan B in mind which will consist of a shorter spin? I am hopeful as I know all the members are that we can go with plan A. So folks lets start to check over our bikes, and riding gear, and prepare ourselves for the clubs season ahead. Check out the web site for the Ulster transport and folk museum (uftm.org.uk)