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Welcome to Scott-Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
Cycling Ireland 2018 Club of the Year
Founded in 1948, Orwell Wheelers is amongst the biggest and most famous cycling clubs in Ireland. Based in Dublin, we cater to all levels of fitness and ability - from beginners to elite riders, male and female from youth to veteran. The club had it's roots in road racing but has become very active in many other areas including leisure riding, audaxing, randonnée events, cyclocross and track racing. We run organised weekly training spins most of the year.
Club Winter Spins for members assemble at Joe Daly Cycles in Dundrum most Sundays with groups leaving at intervals starting from 9:00am. Check out our club spin info and requirements and etiquette and technique for further details.
Membership for 2019. Renewal notices for 2019 have be emailed to existing members. If you haven't received your email please email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For information on joining as a NEW member please see the Membership Page of the website
Colombia Climbing!
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"Me and big mouth! I had told everyone about this stupid climb in Colombia and now I am so sorry. There was no going back or quitting now - only forward! The longest climb on earth seemed like a great idea when I booked it, in reality it was the worst day of my life! 80 kilometers of sheer stupidity, what was I thinking?"
Read on to find out how Sinead Kennedy got on on her epic day of climbing.....
The Orwell Whoosh
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"The seeds of joining the Orwell Wheelers were planted, my Dad had been a member in the 60s and Joe Daly’s had been our “go to bike shop” in the 80s so it seemed destiny that I join the Orwell."
Tony McDowell had been a bike racer in the 80's but lost his way! Read on to see what happened and how he rekindled his love for the bike after experiencing "The Orwell Whoosh!"
The Orwell Randonnee 2019
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The Orwell Wheelers Randonnee is Back for 2019!
As has become tradition, it’s taking place Saturday 4th of May@ 09:00am, the bank holiday weekend.
Ronan Grimes - A Man on the Fast Track!
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Ronan Grimes took up para-cycling relatively late in his life, but that has not stopped him from flourishing in the sport. Since he’s settled into the saddle, he has competed in both the Road and Track Para-cycling World Championships in the past two years, achieving a total of four top ten finishes. Get to know more about our club mate on the rise thanks to this Bio first published by Cycling Ireland.
Joe Daly Cycles & Scott Sports Offer 2019
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Joe Daly Cycles and our club sponsors, Scott Sports, have teamed up once again to run an exclusive offer for club members. Get 20% off ANY Scott Carbon bike this Christmas!
Pathways to safe group cycling…
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The Pathways Programme started in 2017 and has been very successful in integrating new members into the club and giving them an introduction to safe cycling and group cycling. How did it come about thought, how does it work? Val Smith is one of the coordinators of the programme and took some time out to give us the low down....
Scott Orwell Wheelers CycloCross Race 2018 - Report, Results and Thank You
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Full Results, Podiums and a Report from Scott Orwell Wheelers CycloCross Race 2018 in GAP Glencullen
Five minutes with....George Flanagan
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George Flanagan has only been with the club for a few years but has made a big impression in that short time - earning the accolade of "Rookie of the Year" in 2017 and recently being elected to the role of Vice- President of the club. We asked George a few questions to get to know the man behind the smile a little better.......
