DB Cycling Club

16/10/2026

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Another busy week for the DB crew, with charity cycling, a well-deserved award, gravel adventures and even a trip to the theatre! 👇

❤️ CKR Cycle for Liam
On Sunday, a great number of our members took part in the CKR Cycle for Liam, coming together with fellow cyclists to support a very worthy fundraising cause. 🚴🚴‍♀️
Fantastic to see such a strong turnout from DB Cycling Club, supporting this special event. Well done to everyone who took part and to all involved in organising it! 👏❤️

🏆 Volunteer in Sport Award - Kieran McGarvey
A huge congratulations to our own Kieran McGarvey, who received a Volunteer in Sport Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cycling! 👏🏆
Kieran has dedicated countless hours to the Cavan Interclub League and to DB Cycling Club, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support racing, club activities and the wider cycling community.
A thoroughly deserved recognition for all his hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. We're very lucky to have him as part of DB!
Congratulations Kieran, from everyone at DB Cycling Club! 👏🚴

🚵‍♂️ Wednesday Night Gravel
Our gravel crew were back out on Wednesday night for another mighty spin, tackling plenty of hills and enjoying lots of fun along the way! 🌙🚵‍♀️💪
Great to see the gravel gang keeping the wheels turning as the darker evenings settle in! ❄️

🎭 DB Goes to the Theatre - Shrek the Musical!
Last week, a number of our members swapped their cycling gear for a night at the theatre to see the amazing Shrek the Musical at Tullyvin Hall! 💚🎶
The group are pictured with fellow DB member, Stage Manager Stephen Hannigan.
A fantastic show and a huge well done to Stephen and everyone involved in bringing such a brilliant production to the stage! 👏🎭

👏 Well done to everyone getting out, supporting great causes, volunteering and keeping active this week. It's great to see our DB community involved in so much, both on and off the bikes! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️❤️🖤



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16/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations Kieran! 🏆
DB Cycling Club would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Kieran McGarvey on being recognised as a recipient of the Cavan Sports Partnership Volunteer in Sport Award. 👏❤️🖤

Kieran has been a dedicated and valued member of DB Cycling Club for many years, generously giving his time and energy to support both our club and the wider cycling community.

His commitment to the Cavan Interclub League has been particularly outstanding, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help organise and promote competitive cycling in the county. From planning and coordinating events to ensuring races run smoothly, Kieran's hard work and dedication have played an important role in the continued success of the league.

Within DB Cycling Club, Kieran is always willing to lend a hand, support fellow members and contribute to the many activities that make our club such a great community.

This award is a fitting tribute to Kieran's outstanding voluntary service, dedication and commitment to cycling. So much of what happens in cycling depends on the generosity of volunteers like Kieran, whose efforts often take place behind the scenes.

We are incredibly proud to see his contribution recognised and feel very lucky to have him in the club!

Congratulations Kieran on this thoroughly deserved award, and thank you for everything you do for DB Cycling Club and the wider cycling community! ❤️🖤👏🚴

16/10/2026

❤️ DB Charity Cycle - €6,562 Raised!
Last week saw the presentation of cheques following the success of our DB Cycling Club Annual Charity Cycle, proudly supported by Lakeland Dairies.

An amazing 205 cyclists joined us on 18th July, helping to raise a fantastic €6,562 for deserving charities and local organisations! 👏❤️

The cheque presentations included:
💚 €1,812 - Irish Cancer Society
💚 €1,250 - Cootehill Cancer Care
💚 €1,250 - Clones Dementia Club
💚 €1,250 - Cavan Alzheimer's Society
💚 €500 - Cavan Civil Defence
💚 €500 - Cootehill First Responders

A huge thank you to Lakeland Dairies, all our sponsors, volunteers, cyclists and everyone who supported the event. Special thanks also to the organising committee for their hard work in making the sportive such a success.

📰 It's lovely to see our fundraising efforts featured the Anglo-Celt!
👉 https://www.anglocelt.ie/2026/10/09/pedal-power-for-a-purpose/

A fantastic example of what can be achieved when our cycling community comes together for a good cause! ❤️🖤🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

09/10/2026

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2026/10/09/pedal-power-for-a-purpose/

COMMUNITY: DB Cycling Club and Lakeland Dairies Raise Vital Funds

07/10/2026

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Another week of keeping active for the DB crew, both on two wheels and two feet!👇

🚴 Sunday Club Spin 🚴🏻‍♀️
We had a group out for our Sunday morning club spin, enjoying some miles together and, of course, no Sunday spin would be complete without a well-earned coffee stop along the way! ☕🚴‍♀️

🏃‍♀️🏆 Cross Country Success for Kathleen!
A huge congratulations to Kathleen Connors, who competed with Laragh AC in the Cavan County@top fans Athletics Cross Country Championships, held at Crover.
Kathleen put in another fantastic performance to finish as 1st Lady!🥇👏 A brilliant result - congratulations Kathleen!
Also pictured with Kathleen is fellow DB member Vincent Craig. Great to see DB members keeping active both on and off the bike! 🚴🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️

👏 Well done to everyone getting out and keeping the miles ticking over as we head further into autumn. Keep it up! 🍂🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️


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29/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ DB Cycling Club - Weekly Club News 🚴‍♀️
Another week and another mix of racing, club spins and DB adventures further afield! 👇

⛰️ Ulster Cycling National Hill Climb Championship 🚴
On Sunday the Ulster Cycling National Hill Climb Championship, hosted by Smugglers Cycling Club, took place in Co. Fermanagh in extremely challenging weather conditions.
It was certainly no easy climb - 3.2km with an average gradient of 8.4% and 264m of elevation gain! More than 33 cyclists took on the challenge, with a very high standard of competition across all age categories.
Barry Kelly proudly represented DB Cycling Club, taking on the tough course and battling the elements all the way to the top. 💪⛰️
👏 Well done Barry - a fantastic effort in very difficult conditions!
Also pictured at the championships are Claire Young, Chair of Cycling Ulster, and Gary O’Donnell from Smugglers CC. Great credit to everyone involved in running the event in such challenging conditions.

☕ Thursday Coffee Spin
On Thursday, Edel Toye, Joanne O’Riordan and Ralph Johnston headed out for a lovely 60km coffee spin 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
A nice few kilometres, good company and of course the all-important coffee stop! ☕👌

🇮🇹 DB on Tour - Italy
Adrian Foley has been flying the DB colours in sunnier surroundings, cycling around beautiful Spello, Italy 🇮🇹🚴‍♂️
His spin took him between three old walled towns - and perhaps most impressively, he reports that not one Italian driver blew the horn at him! 😂👏
Not a bad way to clock up the holiday miles! ☀️🚴‍♂️

👏 Well done to everyone getting out and representing DB Cycling Club, whether battling the hills of Fermanagh, enjoying a social spin at home or exploring the roads of Italy! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️



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21/09/2026

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The evenings may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty happening at DB Cycling Club! 🍂🚴‍♂️

🌙 Wednesday Evening Spins - That’s a Wrap!
With the darker evenings drawing in, our Wednesday evening club spins have now finished up for the season.
But that certainly doesn’t mean it’s time to put the feet up! As they say “Winter miles = Summer smiles!” 🚴‍♂️💪☀️
A group of our members have signed up for Wednesday evening spin classes at John Whelan’s Engine1Fitness in Cootehill - a great way to keep the legs turning, maintain fitness and enjoy a bit of company throughout the winter months! 🚴‍♀️🔥

☕ Sunday Club Spin
We had a good group of members out for our Sunday morning club spin, getting some quality miles in before enjoying a very well-earned coffee stop along the way ☕🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Our gravel cyclists were out again on Wednesday night for a mighty spin, enjoying some great off-road miles and plenty of good craic along the way! 🚵‍♀️🌙

The summer evenings might be behind us, but there are still plenty of miles to be clocked up!
👏 Well done to everyone getting out and keeping active! 🚴



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15/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ DB Cycling Club - Weekly Club News 🚴‍♀️
Another busy week for the DB crew, with sportives, running success, gravel adventures and a special birthday celebration 👇

🚴 Tour of Longford
On Saturday, a number of our members took part in the Heartland Wheelers Tour of Longford.
A great day on the bike and a very well-organised event, with excellent marshalling along the routes and plenty of delicious food to keep everyone fuelled! 😋🚴‍♂️
Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to Heartland Wheelers for a fantastic event 👏

🏃‍♀️ Another Win for Kathleen!
On Sunday, Kathleen Connors took part in the Rás Gaelscoil Éanna 7km Run in Navan and came home with 1st place in her age category! 🥇👏
Another brilliant result - congratulations Kathleen!

🚵 Sunday Gravel Adventure
Also on Sunday, Mark Foster, John Hall and friend John Waters from Emyvale CC headed off on a hardcore gravel adventure, spending over 10 hours on the bikes! 😅🚵‍♂️💪
A serious day in the saddle - fair play lads!

🚴 Canal Cycling
Adrian Foley opted for a slightly different adventure, taking to the canal for a cycle from Sallins, Co. Kildare to McEvoy’s Pub in Hazelhatch. Another great way to clock up the miles and explore somewhere different 🚴‍♂️👌

🚵‍♀️ The Gravel Gang is Back!
Our Gravel Bike Group returned last Wednesday evening with a spin around Killykeen, marking the start of another season of midweek gravel adventures 🌲🚵‍♂️
The evening was made even more special with a celebration afterwards for James Dourneen’s 60th birthday! 🎂🥳
Super and speedy at sixty! 💪🚴‍♂️ A very Happy Birthday from all at DB Cycling Club, James! 🎉

👏 Well done to everyone getting out, competing and adventuring this week - keep the wheels turning and see you at the next spin! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

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10/09/2026

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Another action-packed week for DB members, with charity cycling, championship racing, a trip to Achill, a parkrun milestone and the final night of the Cavan Swim Series! 👇

❤️ Cavan Autism Annual Charity Cycle
On Sunday, a number of our members took part in the Cavan Autism Annual Charity Cycle, supporting a fantastic local cause.
It was certainly a windy day on the bike 🌬️🚴‍♂️, but the warm welcome and great hospitality made up for it - especially the delicious chicken curry waiting afterwards! 🍛😋
Well done to everyone who took part and supported this very worthwhile event. 👏

🏆 Ulster Road Race Championships
Sunday also saw Una McGlone, in her role as Cycling Ulster Secretary, head to Armagh for the 2026 Ulster Road Race Championships, hosted by Armagh Cycling Club.
A rolling and challenging course produced some impressive racing, and there was a fantastic result for our own Tony Pryce, who claimed an excellent 2nd place in the M40 race against a very strong field! 🥈🚴‍♂️
Huge congratulations Tony - another brilliant result! 👏💪

⛰️🚴‍♂️ Tour de Achill
On Saturday, Kieran McGarvey, Colm McBreen and Oisin McBreen completed the Tour de Achill.
The weather played ball with fantastic conditions for cycling, topped off by a great weekend of craic! ☀️🚴‍♂️ Well done lads!

🏃‍♀️ 100th Parkrun for Kathleen! 🎉
A big milestone for Kathleen Connors, who completed her 100th parkrun at Con Smith Park on Saturday morning! 💯🏃‍♀️
A fantastic achievement - congratulations Kathleen! 👏👏

🏊‍♀️ Cavan Swim Series - Final Night
Last Wednesday saw the final night of the Cavan Swim Series, hosted by Virginia Triathlon Club at Ramor Lake.
Swimmers took on a 750m course in challenging but safe conditions. While enjoyment and participation are very much at the heart of the series, there were also some very impressive performances on the night! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️
Now in its fourth year, the Cavan Swim Series continues to go from strength to strength, with over 30 swimmers taking part each week and more than 50 registered across the series including DB Club Members Kim McCafferty, Orla Galligan, Bridget Smith and Colm Grogan.
A huge well done to our own Una McGlone for all her work in organising another successful series 👏 Plans are already underway for next year!

👏 Well done to everyone racing, cycling, running, swimming, volunteering and representing DB Cycling Club this week. Keep it up! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏊‍♂️



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31/08/2026

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Another active week for DB members, with plenty of cycling, running and open-water swimming 👇

🚴 Sunday Club Spin
We had a group out for our Sunday morning club spin, clocking up some good distances and, as always, enjoying the company along the way! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

🏃‍♀️ Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon
Well done to Kathleen Connors, who completed the Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon on Saturday. Another great achievement and more miles in the legs - congratulations Kathleen! 👏🏅

🏊‍♀️ Cavan Swim Series - Annagh Lake
Last Wednesday evening saw the second of three Cavan Swim Series events, this time taking place at Annagh Lake.
A fantastic 33 swimmers took on the 750m swim, with a great mix of abilities - some completing the distance for the very first time, while others flew around the course in under seven minutes! 👏🏊‍♂️ There was something to celebrate for everyone.
And, of course, there were plenty of chats and catching up afterwards ☕😊
The third and final swim in the series takes place at Ramor Lake this Wednesday. Best of luck to everyone taking part and well done to all involved in organising such an enjoyable series! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

👏 Well done to everyone getting out and keeping active this week - keep the wheels turning, the feet moving and the swimming strokes going! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️



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