Sporting news

Open meeting.

Next Tuesday the 24th of November at 8pm in Gannon's bar, a meeting will be held for anyone interested in being involved in open water swimming or Triathlon, if the interest is positive then a club may be set up.

This year a group of novice swimmers swam across Lough Mask, and as part of their training they also use the lake for honing their swimming skills for Triathlons so both parties could benefit from a proper structured open water swimming club. This could be the first time a club of this nature is set up for the North Galway South Mayo area.

CYCLE ROLLER/ TURBO MARATHON FUNDRAISER

The Western Lakes Cycling club will hold a fund raiser Roller Marathon on Saturday the 28th of November in conjunction with Ballinrobe’s special shopping incentive day.

There will be 5 /6 stationary bikes positioned on the back of an artic truck with them all wired to speedometers just like in a gym. The idea is that club members will give an hour or 2 of their time to the fundraiser, by either cycling or collecting on the street from the public. The music will be pumping along with the cyclists so that a vibrant atmosphere is created to entice the public to support our active club. The Truck will be located at the Cornmarket outside the new Barber shop.

The day will be a fun event with cyclists spinning away while at the same time attempting to cycle the equivalent distance of a round Ireland trip in 10hrs, a giant map will be erected with the route marked out, and up dated each hour to show the cyclists progress. This will require each participant to cycle for 1hr at an average speed of 25mph so that we can hit the target distance of 1250 miles.

We will also have a stationary bike for members of the public to come and have a go whilst also aiding the GOAL and adding some extra miles to the distance! The spinning will start at 10am and finish around 8pm that evening or when we have the distance covered. We are looking for people to volunteer their time for collecting as well as for cycling. For more info contact Mary 0879704069

BMX OPEN DAY

Western Lakes CC will hold round 3 of the BMX League on Sunday the 29th of November at 11am sharp, the league is open to all categories from adult right through to U8’s. A variety of races and jump and skill competitions will take place during the day. An open session will be held where jumps and specific BMX skills can be practiced . The BMX track is situated at the cycling centre on the Kilmaine road out of Ballinrobe Co Mayo. For more details contact Gerry 0872580294

Enrolment night for Fitness and circuit class

Monday the 23rd at 6.45pm enrolment takes place at the cycling centre on the Kilmaine road for 4 week’s, 50 minute Fitness class, these classes are designed to work on all the muscle groups to help strengthen and tone the whole body.

The class Starts at 7pm, all that is required is a towel, suitable clothing, shoes and a bottle of water.

Enrolment for Spinning classes.

Thursday November 26th at 6.45pm enrolment for 4 weeks of classes begins, these classes are always over subscribed so book early. Participants can use their own bike that attaches to the special upright rollers. If you don’t have a bike that’s not a problem as there are plenty of bikes to choose from.

This class works on fat burning and development of the cardiovascular system much like what a run or a cycle does out doors.

Again all that is required is suitable shoes and clothing and towel and a bottle of water.

There are 2 classes available, 1st class starts at 7pm and 2nd class at 8pm sharp.

By supporting these classes you also help fund the cycling centre.

For more info contact Padraig at 0877992857 or Mary 0876248407