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We’ll Meath Again Tour – July 11th

Hi All,

The “We’ll Meath Again Tour” July 11th, 2021 will depart at 10.00am from the Grasshopper pub in Clonee. The route is now 70KM. See Route Map below.

Route maps will be available on the day, we hope to see a good turn out !

Regards,

Brendan Johnston – Leisure League liaison office 2021WELL MEATH AGAIN ROUTE MAP

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Dunsany GAA Sportive 20th June

Note from Dunsay GAA, hope some of our riders can support them on their Sporitive
Hi All.
Just to let you all know that Dunsany are having their spin this Sunday 20th June, more details to follow. Basically same as previous years, 50k and 80k routes, rolling out from Dunsany GAA club House at 9am sharp, €20 for CI members, €30 for non CI members. Online registration details to follow. Refreshments provided.
Hope to see ye.
Norman Dunsay GAA

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Message for our Chairman

To all members,
I hope you are all well and looking for some racing in our racing league. Thanks for your support and patience during this pandemic, you will be aware that we had to cancel all events, including this year’s W200, the board and race Committee are hoping to have the league’s back on July.
All fees have been rolled on from 2020, we may have problems with venues so some courses may be used often. By now you all should have a Cycling Ireland limited competition licence as we are now affiliated to CI. A good number of people have spent this lockdown on turbos/rollers, so we would suggest getting group riding skills back to race level. We hope to run the limited calendar thru to Oct, and it will be important to observe all covid 19 protocol put in place by race Committee.
Once again thank you for your support and  patience, keep well and I hope to see you all on the road.
Mick Davis, Chairman I.V.C.A

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Irish Veteran Cyclists Association affiliate with Cycling Ireland


Media Release  08.02.2021

Irish Veteran Cyclists Association

affiliate with Cycling Ireland


 

The Irish Veteran Cyclists Association is affiliating with Cycling Ireland as a new club for 2021. The IVCA previously operated independently of Cycling
Ireland however both organisations will now work together to achieve our shared objective of increasing participation in cycling.

The IVCA have a strong record of hosting high quality events which cater for women over 35 years and men over 40 years of age.
Traditionally, more than 75 road race, time trial, track and touring events have been run by the IVCA and the club aims to continue this strong tradition.

Further information regarding the IVCA Cycling Club League will be provided once the impact of Covid-19 restrictions is known.

Cycling Ireland Chief Executive, Matt McKerrow commented:

“We are delighted to welcome the affiliation of the IVCA to Cycling Ireland. It is a positive step and reflects greater opportunity and experiences for cyclists
and collaboration between all in the cycling community. Thank you to the Board of the IVCA for their engagement with us and their collegiality in bringing the affiliation to fruition.”

Mick Davis, chairman of the IVCA, commented:

“On behalf of the IVCA Board and members, we are looking forward to developing Veteran racing together with Cycling Ireland and UCI. With goodwill
and co-operation, the future of Veteran racing in Ireland will continue and develop.”

 

IVCA Cycling Club Events

  • Cycling Ireland members who meet the age requirements may apply to join the IVCA Leagues via the Cycling Ireland Events calendar during the intake period (normally Nov-Jan
    each year) and pay the appropriate league fee to the IVCA Cycling Club.
  • Existing registrations for 2020 racing will roll over to 2021. Unfortunately, membership is currently at capacity and the IVCA is not currently taking new members.

For Further Information contact:

Scott Graham, Cycling Ireland

Marketing & Communications Manager –

scott.graham@cyclingireland.ie

Stephen Bradley, IVCA Secretary –

secretary@theivca.com

Scott Graham

Cycling Ireland Marketing & Communications Manager

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AGM – Sunday 20th September 2020, 2.30pm – Zoom Only

Notice of Annual General Meeting

***PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES***

The Annual General Meeting of Irish Veteran Cyclists Association, Company Limited by Guarantee, takes place on:

Sunday 20th September 2020
commencing at 2.30pm

 

Please pre-register, via the details already emailed to members. Due to public health guidelines, the AGM is by Zoom only.

Based on information received, the IVCA understands that the General Scheme of the Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Covid-19)(Amendment) Bill 2020 allows for Companies hold electronic meetings while complying with the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

This is an important event in the IVCA’s calendar and it is important that as many people as possible attend to ensure that we have a quorum and to contribute to the discussion to help develop the organisation in the year ahead.

The formal AGM, which deals with the IVCA’s affairs in its capacity as a company, will be followed immediately afterwards by a meeting to allow members to discuss sporting activities (i.e. racing, touring, Wicklow 200) and other operational matters of the IVCA.

The Agenda and proposals which have been tabled for discussion at the separate meeting on sporting activities (i.e. racing, touring) and other operational matters of the IVCA which will follow the AGM.

The following members are presenting themselves for election to the Board of Directors of the company for the next 12 months:

Mick Davis*
Terry Ryan*
Ger Madden*
Ian Cassidy*
Quentin Jansen*
Stephen Bradley
Thomas O’Connell
Brendan Culleton
(* Current Directors)

The election of each of these nominees will be voted on separately.
Brian McNamara and Ciara Ni Fhlathartaigh are retiring from the Board this year.

Board of the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association CLG

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IVCA Covid 19 Update [28 July 2020]

Following on from meetings yesterday with the Race Comittee and the Board of Directors , we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the FULL Calendar of events for the 2020 season.

We are unable to secure ANY of our regular sign on venues, most are closed to the general public at this time due to HSE/GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS still in place.

So for this reason we can not organise any events for health and safety reasons.

These are extraordinary times and indeed unprecedented for everyone, and we ask for your patience and understanding during these difficult times.

The AGM is scheduled for Sunday 13th September at 2.30pm in the Springfield
hotel Leixlip. Please attend this meeting and we can address questions/discuss the situation in depth, and start planning for resuming racing in 2021.

Best wishes.
Ivca Board of Directors.

 

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Please also note that with regard to the Wicklow 200, due to the ongoing impact and restrictions around Covid-19 the event will not go ahead this year, and is being re-scheduled for 2021.

We would be grateful if you could share this information with your fellow members, and would ask all members to check the HSE website regularly for updates on the national recommendations with regard to public health measures.

HSE:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

Cycling Ireland roadmap:

http://www.cyclingireland.ie/downloads/cycling%20ireland%20roadmap%20phase%201.pdf

 

On behalf ofThe Board of Directors of the IVCA CLG

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*Event update* Wicklow 200 postponed until 2021

Unfortunately, the Event Organisers for the W200, Elite Events, have advised that due to the impact of Covid-19, the Wicklow 200 2020 is being postponed until 2021. We are very disappointed to have to do this, but as you can imagine, current circumstances mean we have no choice. In the meantime, please take care of yourselves and follow Government guidance.

If you have any questions please note the following email address with regards to co-ordination of the marshals for the W200:

wicklow200volunteers@gmail.com

Regards and please stay safe,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the IVCA.

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***POSTPONED*** 4th and Final Safety Briefing for members who have not attended one of Previous 3 meetings

***THIS BRIEFING IS NOW POSTPONED – A FUTURE DATE WILL BE ADVISED IN DUE COURSE IN LINE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO INDOOR MEETINGS / VENUES ***

All remaining members who have not attended one of the previous 3 safety briefing meetings must attend this 4th and final briefing to sign in and collect numbers

The Race Committee has been busily working away over the last number of weeks to put together a full programme of racing events for 2020.

As has been the case for the last number of years, we will be holding a Race Safety Briefing Day for all racing members where race safety protocols will be presented, as well as the opportunity to collect numbers, and membership cards, and information on the race calendar and marshalling rosters will be available also.

The Safety Briefing is an important aspect of the IVCA Risk Management procedures, and forms an essential part of the documentation and obligations of the IVCA under its policies, in particular with regard to its Insurances policies held. The aim of the Safety Briefing is to ensure that the following topics are covered per the following agenda:
– That the Rules of the Road are to be observed at all times

– Responsible riding by all participants in all events

– the role of the Marshalls

– That all riders are riding under disclaimer, as stated in the application forms for joining the IVCA. All riders are electing to participate in any event entirely at their own risk.

– that documentation of attendees at the Safety Briefing meetings be retained, such documentation being evidence that all attendees have received adequate notification and awareness of the risks and their responsibilities when participating in any IVCA event

The Safety Briefing will take place on:
Monday 23rd March, in the Graduate Pub, Killiney Shopping Centre, at 8 pm.

If you have not already attended one of the 3 previous safety briefings already held on 29Feb / 1st March / 8th March, then you must attend the above meeting.

All members will be required to sign in, and under no circumstances shall members be allowed to pick up another member’s race pack.

As our members will appreciate, given the very large increase in premium, attaining insurance cover for the IVCA for this year has been both an expensive and difficult process. The Safety Briefing is an important obligation for members to fulfil in connection with our insurance cover, and for this reason, any racing member who fails to attend a Safety Briefing in advance of the commencement of the season may have their licence and membership revoked.

Race numbers/packs can only be collected at this event. They will not under any circumstances be distributed on the morning of the first race. Remember – no race number, no race.

The Race Committee would be grateful if you could please make your fellow race members aware of this event.

All queries to the Race Committee please – racecom@theivca.com