RCC Route 11 - Roosky Loop
Cycling Route
Details
75.98 km
443 m
Roscommon Cycling Club Route.
NOTE : Option for people to start from Lanesborough. Consider use of Chain-Ganging particularly on Roscommon to Lanesborough road.
SAFETY NOTE : Narrow fast road between Dublin Road and Rooskey, consider single file.
Main stop should be in Roosky or Termonbarry. Consider waits in Lanesborough (both directions), Dublin Road, Rooskey, Termonbarry and Killashee.
As always, the frequency of waits can be considered during the ride depending on group ability.
Main Stop - Rest for approx 15 minutes at a shop for coffee and cake etc...
Wait - Optional short stop to allow everyone to re-group
*Chain-Ganging
In order that everyone takes a turn at the front, you must learn how to move through a group. How long people stay at the front depends on the group. For more leisurely spins the front riders should stay at the front for a few minutes. Faster paced groups or racing groups may move continuously never taking more than a few seconds at the front.
The basic technique is that the outside line moves up. The inside line moves down. Think of it as a conveyor belt moving anti-clockwise.
- The first cyclist on the outside accelerates and moves in front of the first cyclist on the inside. Make sure you have cleared the cyclist before moving in front.
- The second cyclist on the outside moves up to take the lead position on the outside.
- Cyclists on the outside simply follow the cyclist in front of them.
- Cyclists on the inside automatically fall back one place.
- The last cyclist on the inside then moves to the outside line ready to move up.
NOTE : Option for people to start from Lanesborough. Consider use of Chain-Ganging particularly on Roscommon to Lanesborough road.
SAFETY NOTE : Narrow fast road between Dublin Road and Rooskey, consider single file.
Main stop should be in Roosky or Termonbarry. Consider waits in Lanesborough (both directions), Dublin Road, Rooskey, Termonbarry and Killashee.
As always, the frequency of waits can be considered during the ride depending on group ability.
Main Stop - Rest for approx 15 minutes at a shop for coffee and cake etc...
Wait - Optional short stop to allow everyone to re-group
*Chain-Ganging
In order that everyone takes a turn at the front, you must learn how to move through a group. How long people stay at the front depends on the group. For more leisurely spins the front riders should stay at the front for a few minutes. Faster paced groups or racing groups may move continuously never taking more than a few seconds at the front.
The basic technique is that the outside line moves up. The inside line moves down. Think of it as a conveyor belt moving anti-clockwise.
- The first cyclist on the outside accelerates and moves in front of the first cyclist on the inside. Make sure you have cleared the cyclist before moving in front.
- The second cyclist on the outside moves up to take the lead position on the outside.
- Cyclists on the outside simply follow the cyclist in front of them.
- Cyclists on the inside automatically fall back one place.
- The last cyclist on the inside then moves to the outside line ready to move up.
Created By
Roscommon Cycling Club
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon to Lanesborough | 12.23 km | -24 m | -0.0% |
| Lanesborough to Roscommon | 12.53 km | 23 m | 0.0% |