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Shannon area spins

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  • 22-01-2020 7:14pm
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    triggermortis
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    Anyone on here with local knowledge of the Shannon area? I'm going to be away on a course soon and will have some time to myself so I'm taking a bike with me. I guess I'll be based close to the airport (that's where the course is anyway) so if anyone has some tips for routes/climbs etc in that area I'd be very grateful.

    Thanks


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    osarusan
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    Look up Woodcock Hill, it's a 310m hill near Cratloe. Shorter but steep climb from the Cratloe side, longer climb but less steep from the other side (Meelick). Probably about a 35-40km round trip from Shannon town.


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    AlfaZen
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    https://www.facebook.com/ClubRothaiochta/

    Club Rothaiochta na Sionainne do spins on most Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 8:30/9am from the Bus Stop opposite the Shannon Springs Hotel/Old Lodge Pub. Message them on Facebook and ask about upcoming spins. They are a very friendly bunch and I'm sure you'd be more than welcome to join them.

    Lots of routes/loops of various lengths and difficulties around the area.


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    triggermortis
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    Thanks for the replies, I'll look into them. I'm hoping to get home at weekends (young family) but might I be there for a few saturdays so riding along with others would be a good way to see things I'd probably miss


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    AlfaZen
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    triggermortis wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies, I'll look into them. I'm hoping to get home at weekends (young family) but might I be there for a few saturdays so riding along with others would be a good way to see things I'd probably miss

    The Roads are fairly quite and for the most part safe. I recommend you to look up Strava segments to give you an idea of whats around and just go explore.


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    triggermortis
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    AlfaZen wrote: »
    The Roads are fairly quite and for the most part safe. I recommend you to look up Strava segments to give you an idea of whats around and just go explore.

    I have to say I've been here a few days now and been out on the bike twice and the difference in courtesy from drivers here and Dublin is miles apart! I've not had one close pass and people are calm enough to stay behind me for a few seconds and not rush to pass as soon as possible (and as close as they can!!). I hope it continues..


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