Training Day.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Over thirty people attended the recent "Under 23 and Junior Training day” which was organised by Cycling Ulster's Road Commission Chairman, Ryan Connor and sponsored by the David McCall Foundation.                                                               The day started with a cycle up through the Glens to Carnlough. A fast pace was set by the youngsters and this coupled with lashing rain and icy driving winds it was by no means an easy day in the saddle.
Following hot showers in Ballymena Road Club’s Rex Bonar House club rooms the riders and mentors then transferred to the Dunsilly Arms for two very interesting talks.                                                                                                                                  The first of these was provided by Wendy Henderson of the Sport NI Anti-Doping Education Team. She instructed the riders and their parents regarding banned substances and how to check their medications. The talk also took the riders through how doping checks are carried out.                                                                                                                                                                      The second talk of the day was provided by Brendan McCourt who talked about neuro linguistics and self-motivation. This proved to very interesting.
Ryan Connor also spoke to the riders and discussed their goals for 2013 while Danny Blondeel was on hand to provide an overview of the Belgian Project.
Registration continues on Monday 4th March at Rex Bonar House.
Ballymena Road Club’s membership has already reached a total of 121 so far this year. The March signing on meeting will be held on Monday 4th March from 7.15pm until 9.00pm.
All cyclists who are intending taking part on the weekend club runs or in club and open races should have already registered but late comers should avail of the next meeting because, after that, everyone will just have to use the Cycling Ireland web-site to renew their memberships and licences.