Cycling, Coffee & Recovery

What excuse are you using to have a cup of coffee this weekend when cycling. Have you thought of Recovery. Coffee and cycling go together!! If you needed a few more excuses to have a coffee then did you know coffee can aid in muscle recovery after your spin. Here is how. Reduced Muscle Pain: Caffeine, a key component of …

Building Endurance for Cycling: The Road to Better Cycling

Endurance is the backbone of cycling. In this blog, we’ll explore strategies and tips for building endurance, as you build up to your summer targets and the SKODA Ring of Clare Cycle. 1. The Role of Base Mileage The cornerstone of building cycling endurance is increasing your base mileage. This means spending more time in the saddle, riding at a …

SUPPORTING HPV VACINE AWARENESS

SUPPORTING HPV VACINE AWARENESS We are delighted to once again support the HPV awareness campaign in 2024 by featuring the logo on the event GILLET. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the importance of the HPV vaccine. Individuals, teams and events are being asked to wear the HPV logo on a sports garment, take a photo wearing it …

Save The Date – JULY 2024

Save the Date Never too early to start planning for 2024. The 2024 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle will take place on Saturday 20th July. It will be a choice of 160km and 120km routes. Keep an eye on our social media for your incentive to sign up early.

Preparing for July 22nd

Starting to Prepare for July 22nd As the event approaches, here is a reminder on the key event details for the 2023 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle. Please read carefully to help with your preparation. For any other queries please visit the event website and the FAQ section. Please note Transfers between cyclists closes on June 30th. RIDER PACK Please …

New Event Partner – Hurst Botanicals

New Spotlight Partner – Hurst Botanicals As part of a committment to putting the Spotlight on new and exciting start ups we are deleighted to announce Hurst Botanicals as a new event partner for 2023. To celebrate the announcement the good people at Hurst Botanicals have provided some great prizes if you sign up for the event on or by …

Five Training Tips – Building up the miles

Training Advice with the Schleck X-Perience Well done on the work completed to get this far. With the Easter break now over its time to get back into that weekly training routine! You’ll be starting to see a big increase in your base fitness after the work of the last few months and your weekend rides are now starting to …

And the winner is…

And the winner of the ŠKODA carbon bike is The winning number of the draw for the ŠKODA Carbon bike is number 395. The lucky cyclist is Michael Daffy, Knockacaurhin, Kilnamona, Co. Clare. Congratulations Michael – your ŠKODA bike is on the way to you.

Training for the Summer – Next Steps

March Training Advice – Moving onto the Next Steps I hope you all enjoyed a month getting back into the routine of training again. It’s March already and Spring is here! Firstly, well done to those that signed up for the SKODA Ring of Clare this month and kick starting your summer goals. A special well done to Sean McGlynn …

Win a Limited Edition ŠKODA Carbon Bike

Limited Edition ŠKODA Carbon Bike Cyclists who register before March 31st are automatically entered into a draw for a Limited Edition ŠKODA Carbon Bike. This is one of only 30 of its kind produced globally so the winner will be able to enjoy a one of a kind bike with a top class specification. Register early to be in with …