Category: Leisure

IVCA Membership 2019

IVCA membership for 2019 is now open and if you are a current member for the 2018 season, or were a member for the 2017 season, you should have received a text message recently from Eventmaster, inviting you to renew your membership for 2019.

You can renew your membership on-line either from the link in your text message, or from the Eventmaster website:

IVCA Current/Recent Members EventMaster Online Application.

 

If you prefer, you can still print down and fill out a paper-based form (available at the bottom of this page). However, the on-line application is a much quicker option and speeds up administration.

Membership for 2019 is initially being offered to current/recent members and if you are applying on-line, you must insert the personal code in the text which you received from Eventmaster. A unique code has been provided to each member, and is non-transferable. The closing date for racing membership applications is 1 February 2019 and will be strictly applied. There are a number of options open to you, as set out below.

With regard to racing licences, and as discussed at the recent AGM, the IVCA will be introducing Transponders in the coming 2019 season. it was generally agreed (at the AGM) that the method of capturing the results needed to be improved, and this is a fundamental motivation behind moving to a transponder-based system. Also, the current method of compiling the results after each race, is quite time-consuming for members of the race committee, so the new system’s aim is to reduce manual steps where possible.

With this in mind, a system that has a “track record” / use in other racing setups is being chosen, (the “MyLaps” system) – this has been used in a number of prominent cycling races, including the Ras na mBan, amongst others. The system has a “base station”, which is being centrally funded by the IVCA. In addition, there is a a per-transponder licence cost which is annual. Due to the nature of this charge (being annual) and tied to each individual transponder, and taking into consideration that the membership at the AGM felt it would be less cumbersome to “centralise” the transponder pool acquisition (as opposed to each member individually and independently acquiring their own transponder) , and this has resulted in a slight rise in cost of the racing membership.

If you are applying as a new member, please download out a pre-application form, from the links below, and follow the instructions and return the form to the email address stated in the form. Please ensure that you return this pre-application form by the closing date stated, there is no need to fill out any other form(s) at this point, and you will be contacted if you need to fill out further forms.

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IVCA Membership Options 2019
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Non-competitive Cycling membership
(i.e. Touring. Leisure)
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Option NC1
Fee covers basic membership, insurance and free entry to the Wicklow 200
€95
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Option NC2
For members 66 years of age or over in 2019, with 10 years’ unbroken membership immediately prior to 2019.
Fee includes free membership and insurance cost and also free entry to the Wicklow 200
€65

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Racing membership
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Option R1
For members 66 years of age or over in 2019, with 10 years’ unbroken membership immediately prior to 2019.
Fee includes free membership and racing fees with annual transponder license, and also provides insurance cover.
€100
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Option R2
For racing members other than those in Category R1, this option covers basic membership, insurance and participation in all road races, annual transponder license, time trial and track events.
€230

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TT and Track racing only
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Option T1
For members 66 years of age or over in 2019, with 10 years’ unbroken membership immediately prior to 2019.
Fee includes free membership and racing fees, and also provides insurance cover.
€65
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Option T2
For TT/track riders other than those in Category T1, this option covers basic membership, insurance and participation in time trial and track events only.
€145
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IVCA Membership  2019 – Downloadable Forms
As stated above, the preference is for online application using the EventMaster system, however the following forms can be downloaded and completed. Full instructions are in the forms.

Racing:

2019applicationform-racing-rev01

Non-Competitive:

2019applicationform-noncompetitive-rev01

Membership Options:

2019membershipoptions-rev01

 

IVCA Racing Membership  2019 – New Member – Pre Application Form

The IVCA is open to males who are / will be 40 years of age or older, and females who are/will be 35 years of age, or older, in the calendar year to which membership applies.  If you wish to be considered as a new racing member please download the form below, and follow the instructions contained therein, returning the form to the email stated by the closing date of 15 December 2018:

2019PreAppNewRacingMember-Rev01.doc

*** PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR NEW MALE RACING MEMBERS EXPIRED ON 15 Dec 2018, AND WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MALE RACING MEMBERS. ***

Please also note:

  • The pre-application process remains open for new women applicants for racing membership
  • TT Only, and Non-Competitive/Leisure licences remain open for both male and female applicants.

 

Leisure League update

Next Sunday, 8th July sees Round 7 of the IVCA Leisure League – the We’ll Meath Again Tour.

As the name suggests, this tour will be based in Co. Meath, starting from The Grasshopper Inn, Clonee at 10.00 am.

Below is a report on the Leisure Tour held in May, which served as a good warm up for the Wicklow 200.  Thanks to Tony Pearson for this report.

leisure-league-2018-round-5-report

IVCA spin Sunday, 14th January

The 1st Round of the 2018 Dick O’Brien Leisure League will take place on Sunday next, 14th January.

The event will start at 10.00 am, departing from Wheelworx Bike & Triathlon Store, Unit 48, Fonthill Retail Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin. There is plenty of parking available.

The distance will be approx 75km with a tea stop planned for Clane.  This is a great opportunity to get in some good miles early in the year with the IVCA and all members are welcome to join in the spin.  Many thanks to Jimmy Murphy for organising this event.

For Wheelworx location map click here: http://www.wheelworx.ie/opening-hours

For a route map of the tour click here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/954625837

IVCA Leisure League Report – Round 5

The 5th Round of the Dick O’Brien Leisure League took place on 14th May.  This was the last event prior to the Granddaddy of them all – the Wicklow 200 which takes place on 11th June.  The route took the riders through some of the most scenic parts of Co. Wicklow, with some tough climbs to contend with as well.  See Tony Pearson’s report on the spin below.  Well done to all who completed this very demanding route.

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50 in 4 Report

IVCA-Dick O Brien Leisure League 2016 Round 3 – 13th March 50 in 4.
Report by Tony Pearson
50 years ago today, the 13th March 1966, the first spin of the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association was held. With this backdrop it was a privilege to have the opportunity to organise the 3rd Round of the Dick O’Brien Leisure League. This is thanks to Gay Farnan, through his leadership qualities, guided and supported many touring ‘apprentices’ and afforded them opportunity to organise an IVCA event.

The 3rd round of Leisure League commenced at the new start point of Clonee with sign on commencing at 8:30 for a 9:00 start. The weather forecast was favourable with temperatures of 6 degrees with dry roads and even some blue skies in the horizon.

A total of 29 riders signed on which accounted for 24 IVCA members and 5 guests. Before setting out on the newly planned route the group were issued with a route map and reminded of the safety rules. It was agreed to keep the group together until the tea stop at Summerhill on the return leg of the tour and then break into two groups.

Before starting Seamus Brennan informed the group of some local news and advised that the Patricks Day Parade was taking place in Dunboyne and a detour may be required on the home run, he also advised the group to take extra care on the Maynooth Road. The group set out in the direction of Dunboyne at a steady pace however as the group moved up the road towards Summerhill the pace increased and some riders found the pace challenging. Noting this the group adjusted the pace to ensure all riders stayed together as agreed.

On the approach to Summerhill a quick thinking Arthur Ebbs went up the road to make arrangements with the local coffee shop ‘Bernie’s Cafe’ for the coffee stop on the return trip.
The group stopped for a minute in Summerhill to ensure all riders were together before heading for Knightsbrook. On the approach to Knightsbrook Philly Newton with a smile on his face moved to the front and was half wheeling yours truly. There was plenty of banter in the group as we rounded the corner heading for Mayne. The group continued at a steady pace until the well earned tea stop in Summerhill.

The pre planning by Arthur proved dividends with pots of tea and coffee ready on arrival with a selection of pastries on offer, not to mention the pancakes which Jimmy and Brian made disappear.

After the tea stop the group split in two and made their way back through Kilcock, Maynooth, on the road to Dunboyne Jimmy Murphy noticed he was losing air from the back wheel and decided to keep going to the finish in Clonee where Philip Brogon came to his aid with a track pump. As Jimmy decided that a tube change was not necessary at this juncture he headed for home with Brian from TCC. Just to be on the safe side the TCC number 2 support car was dispatched which provided support to Jimmy and Brian on the home run.
The total distance of the tour was recorder as 80.9K.

A note of thanks to all who participated and in particular to fast group who stayed with the main group until the tea stop as agreed.

The next tour is the Liam Horner Memorial scheduled for the 10th April at 10:00am starting in Clonee. (check the IVCA web site closed to the day to confirm)

Tony Pearson.

Getting it together ………….

So I think now is the time to do something different … make us a more connected racing community… where we can see weekly updates, results, news and banter ! Hopefully have multi-contributors for what ever biking style suits your fancy … nearly time to get our asses in gear, and well over due on getting with the times webwise !!!

Tony O’Malley

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