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Backpacking Events Today
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Real (VTOL) Flying Bikes/Cars Discussion Meetup.
This meetup is for people who are interested in designing aircraft and building aerospace related machines, thinking about investing in new Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startups and for people In general who are interested in the latest new technologies related to personal UAM Vertical Takeoff Landing (VTOL) aircraft, Aero Engines or are interested in the aircraft Industry in general in Fixed wing or Rotor wing aircraft.
The main topic of this discussion is going to be about the Multi Billion Dollars market for UAM Flying Bikes/Cars/Taxi and Vertical Take Off Aircraft (VTOL) developments and aerodynamic designs for VTOL aircraft.
A.I.L Technologies flying Bike Clip: Cost $730,000 Dollars!😂😅 Anyone want to buy one? Is it worth the cost?
https://youtu.be/Nt9bTGxIr8I
This Company has now closed down in January 2024;
https://evtol.news/ali-technologies-hover-bike/
This flying bike's cost is as much as to purchase the Hills HX 50 5 seater helicopter. The HX50 has major advantages compared to the A.I.L flying bike. So which one would you buy given the fact of the flying bike flight limitations compared to the Hills HX 50 5 seat high speed helicopter.
https://www.hillhelicopters.com
We can discuss some related past VTOL projects to the latest advanced high speed Hybrid Helicopters/Tilt Rotor design concepts. We will also look into the newest multi billion dollar rise of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) VTOL flying bikes/cars being developed,built and testex in the US and around the world. Also we can look at the latest Tilt Rotor VTOL aircraft technologies being presently developed. Main Topics for discussion!: Present VTOL Flying Bikes.
https://youtu.be/Nt9bTGxIr8I
https://youtu.be/Hk6kF2eOxOQ
https://youtu.be/msu3PlAxAoM
https://youtu.be/NFFwWYvHe18
https://youtu.be/eLFNgzD7cPo
Any person interested in UAM Flying Bikes VTOL Aerospace technologies is welcome to RSVP and to join us in this discussion.
Venue is to be set in Dublin City at a later stage.
BachaSal Thursdays @Turk's Head
Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered!
Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows:
● **1930 - 2030pm:** Bachata class
● **2030 - 2130pm:** Cuban Salsa
● **VENUE**: Turk's Head Temple Bar 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2
***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!*
Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)
Howth Social Cycle
Make to the most of the bright evenings and join us for a social cycle out to Howth Village.
Total distance 25 km. Mostly flat with an optional climb up to the Summit.
Here is our plan for the evening.
1️⃣. We leave at 7.00pm from the sails sculpture on Clontarf Road.
2️⃣. Cycle out to Sutton Cross along the coastal cycle path
3️⃣. Here we turn right and cycle directly over Howth Hill
4️⃣ Short stop in the village for a coffee and a chat, then back by shorter route aiming to be back to Clontarf by 9.00pm
🪖PLEASE WEAR A HELMET and bring a tube in case you have a puncture
WAIVER & RELEASE:
We are a group composed of volunteers. We are not a professional organisation. As such, each of us is responsible for our own safety and well-being during an organised event. The organiser(s) is not in any way responsible for any participant on the trip. However, as a group of friends, we make an effort to look out for one another to the best of our ability.
By joining this event, you and your guests agree to and accept the following waiver and liability amendment to the Meetup Terms of Service at [[http://www.meetup.com/terms/](http://www.meetup.com/terms/) ;]([http://www.meetup.com/terms/%20](http://www.meetup.com/terms/%20);
1. My guests and I have read the Meetup Terms of Service at [[http://www.meetup.com/terms/](http://www.meetup.com/terms/) and hereby amend it to include the same waiver and release therein to this event's organiser(s)
Lockpicking at Tog
Welcome to lockpicking at Tog.
Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland.
All equipment provided.
Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.
Bachata and Salsa classes with Dubachata
Adult Bachata and Salsa dance classes with practice social at Coolock Ardlea Scout Den Coolock Village.
This is a mirror studio located upstairs from the hall with nice wooden floors.
This is a weekly Thursday event. Come down, learn and have fun!
Men and Women are welcome.
Free taster for first timers and discount for students, request via dm.
Beginners cost 10 euro for all beginner classes and practice.
The Literati Dublin
Hello Everyone!
Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation.
Please feel free to bring books :)
Backpacking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
30's - 45's Singles Speed Friending - Make New 🍻 Friends🤗
Are you Solo and Single!! Easily Make new 💑 friends🍻 with Speed Friending! No need for Apps 😀We are meeting for social drinks including soft drinks 🍺🍸🍷 at Hogans Bar. We will be inside the Bar area. Please, at least buy a drink or a soft drink or so, as we may not be welcomed again to certain bars. We will go to another late bar afterwards for dancing. So Dress Nice & neat please. Leave your surfing cloths and 🏖 surfboards at home please.😂
https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared
Many new people come solo to socialize and make new friends, so do not worry if you are solo, you are welcome to join us. I will introduce you to others in the group,so you are no longer solo. 😆Welcome to ask me questions about hiking gear and 🐬🐠🐡 scuba diving.
Hack and Chill
🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐
📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM**
*(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)*
Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions.
No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space.
💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories
☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided
💬 New faces always welcome
Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service.
https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/
Mountain Skills 1 Course
***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course***
Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond!
As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment.
Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills.
The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions.
A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers:
Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more…
Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course.
Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2)
**A course includes:**
Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend.
**For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.**
Accommodations can be provided
Her are few additionnal dates:
Jan 24-25 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow
Feb 11-12 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford
March 21-22 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow
March 28-29 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow
April MS1 18-19 Glenmalure, Co,Wickow
For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193
Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)
Glendalough Day Trip Hike 🥾
**Hey everyone,**
**I hope you are keeping well!**
**We are having a Glendalough Trip Hike, On Saturday 30th of May.**
**We will be meeting at St Stephens Green East Entrance at 10:30 AM and then walking to the Bus stop.**
**We will be getting on the 181 Glendalough Bus at 11 AM.**
**We will be getting there at 12:20 AM and starting our adenture, viewing stunning Glendalough.**
**I advise bringing snacks, water and heavy clothing for just in case it gets cold.**
**We will be leaving Glendalough at 17:40 and will be back in Dublin for 19:00 PM.**
**If you are coming please be mindful of everyone in the group and safety.**
**Places we will be going to Wicklow Moutains National Park roughly around 20 minute walk from Bus Stop, Upper Lake, The Spinc, Cream and Coffee Café, hopefully many more.**
**Every event is 5 euros. You can pay by using Revolut or Cash.**
**Many Thanks Thomas**
Howth Peninsula Guided Hike with Views
**🌿 Active travelers, I invite you to a loop walking route around the Howth Peninsula in Dublin.**
**✨ What will you get on our hike?**
**•Meet new people and connect with like-minded people.**
**•Beautiful views for contemplation and photography.**
**•Intense aerobic workout.**
**🔃Distance: 12 km**
**📈Ascent: 240 meters**
**📉Descent: 240 meters**
**🏋️♂️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️**
**How to know if you can handle the route: climbing to the 10th floor of a building is a 24-meter climb.**
**We'll be walking at a moderate pace with breaks. Small sections of the route run along steep cliffs.**
**🗓 Date: Every Sunday**
**⏰ Start time: 11:15 arrive 5 minutes in advance)**
**📍 Start and finish point: Howth DART station. (We are right outiside when you exit the railway station)**
**🕓 Duration: 4,5 hours.
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**💶 Cost: €8 per person.**
**What to bring with you?**
**Don’t dress up too warm, as you will warm up pretty well during the hike. I highly recommend to take tracking poles with you.
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**A bottle of water would be essential, as there no sourses of water along the whole route.
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**You can bring a small amount of food, as we will have a stop for a lunch.
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**Important notice**
**Persons younger 18 years old only accompanied by elders.
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**For the comfort and safety of the whole group:**
**No use of alcohol before or during the trip allowed.**
**Smoking or vaping is not allowed during the walk and can be done only during stops, on the distance from the group.**
**Actual amount of members will differ from the one on MeetUp as we use different sources to attract people.
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**Looking forward to see you with us! Come along and invite your friends and family!
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**✉️ For registration press button that you are going.**
**For additional information, please contact us via**
**Telegram: @Yuriy_Rokossovskiy**
**What’sApp: +380508648491**
**Mobile: +353851209348**
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
*PLEASE EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR PLACE*
Our next Introductory to Outdoor Rock Climbing session will be Saturday 30th May 2026 so come and join us!
Price:€50
Please NOTE €10 deposit required to book place.
To book your place PLEASE EMAIL [info@gobeyondadventure.ie](mailto:info@gobeyondadventure.ie)
These are always great fun and give people the opportunity to try something new or improve on the skills you have already.
Throughout the session you will get to experience a variety of climbs as well as take of an exciting abseil or two!
These sessions very much welcome complete beginners. We provide all the equipment you need so all you need is yourself, a smiley face and a sense of Adventure.
We will meet in Killiney Hill Car Park, our Black Go Beyond Adventure Van will be parked at the back of the car park.
The meeting point is only a 10 minute walk from Dalkey Dart station for those of you coming by train.
Price: €50
CANCELLATION
Should you not be able to attend and we are given more than 48 Hours notice we will be happy to transfer your deposit onto a future event.
Please do not RSVP unless you are certain you will attend.
If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact me [info@gobeyondadventure.ie](mailto:info@gobeyondadventure.ie)
Hope to see you on the Rock!
Cheers
Dane
• What to bring
Comfortable Sportwear recommended. We do provide rock climbing shoes and all other equipment required.
• Important to know
In the event that the weather is to be very bad we will post an up date in the comments below and if we have to cancel all deposits will be refunded or held for the rescheduled event.
Backpacking Events Near You
Connect with your local Backpacking community
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
Westerville Memorial Hike
Join us this Thursday 6:30 pm at the Westerville Veterans Memorial for two loops around the Westerville Sports Complex fields. This 1 mile loop is a flat fully paved trail that straddles Alum Creek. Join us for a beautiful evening hike together!
Revival of Reason 2026: 15 Years of BN!!!
Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!!
Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday!
Featured speakers include:
– Chris Cameron
– Candace Gorham
– Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen
– Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist
– Godless Engineer
– Mandisa Thomas
– And MORE!!!
This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available.
You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today!
**We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park .
We will meet at the nature center parking lot.
Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail .
Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .



















