Our first cycle of 2026 will be on Tuesday next, 13th January;is a gentle, leisurely cycle from Wellington Lane, Templeogue, to Bohernabreena water works via Tymon Park, Balrothery, Firhouse Weir, Dodder Valley and Kiltipper Park. 

Most of the cycle is off road and, with the exception of a short ascent on Kiltipper Road, is relatively flat. Much of the route is along Dodder Valley park. Cyclists who wish to avoidcycling up Kiltipper Hill may take an easier diversion and rejoin the group in Kiltipper Park.

Our meeting point for this cycle is the SDCC carpark on Wellington Lane – beside St. Jude’s GAA Club House and Eala, the recently opened café. The extension to the car park was completed in late 2025 and there should be adequate spaces for those who wish to drive to the meeting point. All the paths through Tymon Park are now open and we will commence our cycle through the park.

We will move off at 10.30 from the carpark. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order; wearing a helmet is compulsory and a high vis top is recommended in the interestof your safety

We will stop for the coffee/lunch break on our return journeyto Templeogue.

Looking forward to a good turnout on this popular route. 

Mick Griffin

Pat Fitzgerald.