Bray Wheelers welcome new members
We always welcome new members to the club. Currently the club has about 250 members. The club is primarily a cycle road racing club, but members are also involved with leisure cycling, touring, track racing and mountain biking.
Beginner Spins
Details of beginner specific spins will be announced in due course.
Club Activities
Open races
The club promotes two open races in each year – the Shay Elliot Memorial (A+/A1/A2) and the Christy MacManus Memorial/Roundwood GP (A2/A3/A4 Youth).
Club Races
Bray Wheelers stage club races for members every Thursday evening, from May to August, meeting up at the Calary Car Park at 7.00pm.
Underage and Entry Level Spins
For the younger riders we run a spin on Sunday afternoons in the winter, and Monday evenings in the Summer months. This would also suit newcomers to the sport. If you would like more information about Underage cycling, please contact
Mark Loughran 086 822 5310
Mark Murphy 086 810 4648
Ger Ivory 087 991 7090
Randonnée
The club will hold two Randonnees with the Paddy Martin Randonnee and the Joe Loughman Randonnee. Throughout the year, Bray Wheeler members will participate in numerous events up and down the country. for more information see events
Club Spins
Saturday: 9:30 – Group ride 30(+) kph average
Saturday 9:45 – Group ride 22/25kph average
Saturday 10:00 – Group ride 26/28kph average
Sunday: 9:30 – Group ride 30(+)kph average
Sunday 10:00 – Group ride 26/28kph average
History
Established in 1949, the club is one of the oldest and most respected cycle racing clubs in Ireland. Early members include; the late Shay Elliot, the first Irishman ever to hold the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
for more information see history
Supporting the Club
As a member of Bray Wheelers, you may be required to assist in the marshalling of the open events held by the club during the year.
Bray Wheelers Youth Coaches
Bray Wheelers are proud to have foundation and level one cycling coaches willing to give instruction to young riders. Please see Coaching Contacts
Bray Wheelers Cycling Coaches
Please see Coaching Contacts