Spring Bike Maintenance
If your bike has been locked away in the shed for the winter or has only been out for a few winter spins, it’s time to give it a little TLC and a spring clean. Read more →
Cycling and Weight Loss – Part Two
In the second part of his blog on cycling and weight loss, John Phelan gives us the low down on how to get started… Read more →
Top tips for cycling in the rain
When living in a country like Ireland it’s inevitable that rain is on the way! Remember the following tips when cycling in the rain to ensure a safe ride.
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Cycling – a pain in the neck, back and bottom – Part Two
In part one, John Phelan covered the common reasons for neck, knee and low back issues on the bike. In the second part of his blog he devotes an entire article on how to achieve the holy grail of saddle comfort! 
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Cycling – a pain in the neck, back and bottom – Part One
In his next blog John Phelan highlights all the common aches and pains experienced by cyclists and how we can correct them. “Now this is my thing. Over the past 4 years, I’ve put a lot of eggs into the bike basket when it comes to the continual professional development of my physiotherapy career. In this blog, I’d like to put down on paper some of what I’ve learned.
Cycling is supposed to be a carefree and enjoyable experience, yet people knock on my clinic door with a list of complaints as long as your crank arm. Here’s a list of just a few: Read more →
7 Signs You Love Your Bike More Than Your Partner
1.The cheapest component on your bike cost more than any present you have ever purchased your partner.
You don’t bat an eyelid about forking out a substantial amount on a new groupset, wheels or anything else when it comes to your beloved steed. After all it’s important to get your loved one the best of the best. €20 is a more than generous amount to spend on your partner’s birthday present though, isn’t it?! Read more →
How to train for the Ring of Beara this winter.
The long cold dark nights may be stopping you from getting as much quality saddle time as you would like these days. However, there are some ways of keeping your fitness up over the winter months so that you will be setting a personal best at the Ring of Beara Cycle Kenmare next year.
Local charities in Kenmare and Castletownbere benefit from bumper charity donation from Ring of Beara Cycle 2019
6th September 2019
Local charities in Kenmare and Castletownbere benefit from bumper charity donation from Ring of Beara Cycle 2019
The Ring of Beara Cycle Committee this week presented cheques to six local charities who are benefitting from this year’s event. Volunteers who helped organise and run the event were also praised for their commitment and community spirit. Read more →
The importance of hydration
The state of hydration during physical activity is vital as water is lost at a greater rate than fluids can be taken in. Because of the unreliability of the thirst mechanism and the importance of replacing lost fluids during exercise, many athletes consume liquids according to a schedule during training in an effort to remain hydrated.
Kids Cycle Around Kenmare
Travelling to Kenmare for the Ring of Beara Cycle? Looking to keep the kids entertained?
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