Saturday 25th March - BEGINNERS!

Hello gach duine,

We're having a nice easy spin on Saturday so we can get some of the beginner/newbie folk out. Everybody is welcome.....yes that's EVERYBODY. Come along, it will be a good spin! If you don't think you are able for it then we'll prove you wrong.

10am Yellow House, Rathfarnham - map available on website. Any queries then give me a shout.

Nigel
087 9335 403
poloholemint@gmail.com

Trailbuilding in Kindlestown Saturday April 1st

Coillte have given the go ahead to start work on the track in Kindelstown. The first work day planned is Saturday 1st April. The track will be upgraded to IMBA standards, for the most part reinforcing what's there, in some cases redesigning certain sections. Aside from the end result of improving the trail, this day will also be a valuable training session in the art of trail design and building. Anybody interested developing these skills should certainly come along to share their experiences with trailbuilders from IMBA and Mountain Meithal. Work will start at 10:30 sharp, finishing about 4:00. Volunteers should contact Sean Herlihy from EPIC, or alternatively Mick O'Dowd for further information. For insurance purposes, you have to be over 18 to participate.

Sean's Mountainbiking Flapjacks

Have you experienced a sharp pain in your stomach a couple of hours into a ride? That's known among serious bikers as "hunger". The best remedy for this condition is to eat some food. Flapjacks are a popular form of food and ideal for biking because they're high energy and compact. Luckily for us, Sean is adept at making them and is about to share his secret recipe...



425g porridge oats
250g margarine
250g caster sugar
175g syrup (mix of golden syrup and maple syrup, about half and half works best, the more golden the harder the flapjack)
2 small oranges
bar of cooking chocolate

-Prepare a baking tray; if you have one, use one of those black cooking sheets and grease well.
-Grate the rind of the 2 oranges into a large pot.
-Add margarine, syrup and sugar to the pot and heat until all melted and liquefied
-Turn off the heat and start adding in the oats, mixing until all oats are completely covered by the mixture.
-Put on baking tray (about 3/4 inch depth) and place in oven, about 170'C until golden brown, around 20 mins but it does vary so keep an eye on it.
-Leave to cool and add a topping, chocolate is best, melted marmalade also works, be adventurous and try different ones.
-It's best to cut them before they cool fully when they are softer and less crumbly.
-You can add more things like raisins, nuts etc. to the mix.



We're considering adding a home-baking round to the 2006 MAD Club Champs so get preparing...

Committee Meeting

Don't forget, we've got a committee meeting in Mulligan's Poolbeg Street (behind the Screen Cinema) Wednesday 15th from 7:30. All members, potential members, idle spectators will be welcome.

Some of the items for discussion on the night will be the new club jerseys, up-coming races, and a general update on how the club is doing.

We hope to see as many as possible there.

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March

Hi guys
Saturday - 10 am at Yellow House. We're going to do a few laps of MAD circuit including the new bit built by Mick and Gar. Everybody welcome

Sunday - 10 am Yellow House. After the success of Kindelstown a few weeks ago, we're going to go again. Unfortunately we need a bit of help getting there so if you have a car available will you kindly bring it along and take some bikers too. It would be much appreciated! If you need a lift or have some room in the car can you drop me a line and I'll try to sort it out.

See y'all soon
Nigel
087 9335 403
poloholemint@gmail.com

New MAD club jerseys - order by March 14th

Hi all,
MAD is already the premier Irish mtb club - and it's about to become the best dressed.

We are now taking orders for the newly designed MAD club jersey. We want to have these by April 23rd (first NPS race) so we need you to place your order as soon as possible. I need to receive your order by March 14th and will collect payment soon after.

The design is being finalized but the main colours will be black and green. You can email me if you want to see a rough draft.

The cost will be approximately €40 per garment but will depend on the total number ordered - we hope to reduce this a bit if the order is large enough. They are available in sizes Small to XX Large (I take a Large if that's any indication).

Depending on demand we may put rider names (or any text you like) on each jersey. Bear in mind this will make it difficult if you need to swap a jersey with someone else for size.

Please send the following information to jerseys@madmtb.com:

• Name:
• Phone number:
• Email:
  
• Number of jerseys:
  
• Size (S-XXL):
  
• Long/Short sleeve:
• Name/Text on back (if wanted):
  

Remember, March 14th is the deadline.

Thanks,
Morgan

Wednesday Night Ride

Hey All,

Night riding this wednesday 8th, meeting at the yellow house at 7pm. Destination etc still to be decided.

Paddy (086 6087046)

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March

Hello ladies and gents,

This weekend consists of two spins -
Saturday: 10am at Yellow House. We will be heading up to Threerock/Fairy Castle and then either over to Prince Willies/Cloon Wood or over to Tibradden/Cruagh/Massies. Pace will be fine so everybody come!
Sunday: 10am Yellow House. This will be a longer and faster spin than Saturday's spin but everyone is welcome, and you can always head home early if you want! Route is yet to be finalised but it's likely to be 4hours or so to the South (vague i know)....

Any queries - call/text/email me
Nigel
0879335403

poloholemint @ gmail.com

March Ride Schedule

Date	Destination	Meeting Place	Contact
Saturday 4-Mar-06	Prince Willies and Glencree	Yellow House 10am	Sean
Sunday 5-Mar-06	Crone and Cloon	Yellow House 10am	Morgan
Saturday 11-Mar-06	MAD Course - for all abilities	Yellow House, 10am	Nigel
Sunday 12-Mar-06	Kindlestown	Yellow House 10am (or Kindlestown about 10.30)	Nigel
Wednesday 15-Mar-06	MAD Club Meeting - members and prospective members welcome. Very low level of fitness required.	Mulligans of Poolbeg St., 7.30pm	Mick
Friday 17-Mar-06	St. Patricks Day Snow Spin	Yellow House, 9am	Sean
Saturday 18-Mar-06	A cycle of some description	Yellow House, 10am	Sean
Sunday 19-Mar-06
Saturday 25-Mar-06	Beginners ride	Yellow House, 10am	Nigel
Sunday 26-Mar-06	Interclub League Round 3	Blue Light car park, 9am	Morgan
Wednesday 29-Mar-06	Evening/night ride	Ticknock car park, 7pm	Tom