Shimna Wheeler’s Cycling Club provides a structure and focal point for all those wanting to enjoy recreational cycling, (with a friendly competitive edge) in the Newcastle and Castlewellan areas. We are a friendly inclusive club were all cyclists are welcome regardless of age, gender or ability. There are numerous club runs throughout the week which cater for cyclists of all abilities and fitness
levels. During the Autumn / Winter season various members are involved in mountain biking events and training. New comers are encouraged and made feel welcome. We also participate in leisure and charity cycle events throughout the year. Members have raised substantial amounts of money for various worthwhile causes such as the Down Residential Project, Marie Curie, Shimna Valley, The Sunflower Charity, Co – operation North and Bóthar. To encourage that “friendly competitive edge” our popular time trial league runs from April to September. These races are held on Thursday or Friday evenings at 6.30pm on various local roads. Distances vary from 7 to 15 miles. Many club members along with cyclists from local clubs such as La Lanterne Rouge CC, Dromara CC, Phoenix CC, Banbridge CC, Team Vision Racing, Newcastle AC and Mourne Runners compete in this popular and competitive series! Last but not least there is also a social aspect to the club; whether it is stopping for a coffee and scone during a club run, getting involved in the craic and banter, heading off to Mallorca with bike minded individuals or attending one of our “beer an pizza” nights! Use of Club page or Facebook Members Group. Users should be reminded that this is a club page/group and will reflect on the public perception of Shimna Wheelers. Therefore, comments/posts should be related to cycling/cycling events only. The club page/group is for club related topics and sharing of club/cycling related information. We encourage page members to advertise races and sportives, to use it for arranging lifts, seeking volunteers for club events, sharing results, seeking information and sharing relevant information. Any abusive comments or opinions against any person/persons/other clubs will be removed. Any offensive, aggressive or comments of a bullying nature will be removed. Persistent offenders will be removed from the page/group altogether and can only be re added after an appeal to the Club Committee and may be considered for further discipline. Sexism, racism, sectarianism and homophobia will result in an instant removal from the page. The club wishes to maintain a neutral environment and anything posted that may be construed by the administrator/s to have contravened that will be removed. Use of swear words is not acceptable.
2. Advertising & Selling. Club members are permitted to advertise and sell cycling related goods/products as an individual.
3. Housekeeping
In order to keep the page free from clutter we ask you to think before you post. Consider whether the post is appropriate for the club page or more suited to your own page. Repeat posts/photos/videos may be deleted. Requests for charity sponsorship for personal or non-club activity are not permitted unless prior permission has been sought from the Committee. The Social Media Policy will be administered by the Club Secretary and the PRO. The committee may also appoint moderator(s) who will have the right to remove inappropriate posts and report abuse issues. This Policy is in the best interest of the Club and it's members.
