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Last Updated: Jan 2nd, 2008 - 18:23:08 |
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR MORIARTY
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| Louise Moriarty in action at the recent Revolutions track meet. Photo courtesy of womenscycling.net |
Louise Moriarty has continued to show strong form after her victory last month in the points race at the second round of the Revolution series in Australia.
The multiple Irish track champion took another victory in the points event held at the Devonport Carnival on December 30th, one of those counting for the Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals series. She beat Laura McCaughey and Amy Cure, the win coming about thanks mainly to her sprint victory in the second gallop of the race.
Moriarty had been in action several days earlier when she rode the Latrobe Carnival, the first event in the Tasmanian series. She was fifth behind Kirsty Broun in the 2000 metre wheelrace, and then placed ninth in the UCI women’s points event.
McCaughey came out best there and was also the victor in the Burnie Carnival held on New Year’s day. She beat Cure and Moriarty on that occasion.
The Irishwoman had won the first sprint and in placing second in the next, moved into the overall lead in the race. However strong riding by McCaughey and Cure would see them overtake her before the finish.
Moriarty is building form before the Los Angeles round of the World Cup. She’s chasing Olympic qualification and so is hoping for a strong performance there. The World Cup is running from January 18th – 20th. Several male riders from Ireland are also expected to take part, including David O’Loughlin.
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Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals, December 22, 2007 - January 19 2008:
Latrobe Carnival - December 26:
Women's 2000m wheelrace:
1, Kirsty Broun, 2 mins 28.53
2, Amy Cure
3, Melissa Hoskins
4, Hong Kong 1
5, Louise Moriarty
6, Esther Pugh U'ren
B&E Personal Banking UCI women's points race:
1, Laura McCaughey
2, Kirsty Broun
3, Jessica Berry
4, Gina Grain
5, Kate Cullen
6, Hong Kong 1
Irish:
9, Louise Moriarty
Devonport Carnival, December 29-30, 2007 - Day 2
Points race:
1, Louise Moriarty
2, Laura McCaughey
3, Amy Cure
Burnie Carnival - January 1, 2008:
Women's A Grade Pointscore:
1, Laura McCaughey
2, Amy Cure
3, Louise Moriarty
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KENNEDY THANKED FOR CONTRIBUTION (By Alex Dobbs)
Roisin Kennedy’s involvement in the Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission was honoured on the 19th December with a party and presentation of gifts in Dublin.
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| Roisin Kennedy at the women's commission Christmas part. Photo copyright of Aideen Collard |
Roisin was involved in the Women’s Commission for many years and made big contributions. She stepped down from her latest role as Press Relations Officer last October.
At the party she was thanked by all members of the Women’s Commission, on behalf of women cyclists in Ireland, for her involvement and work over the years. The Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission wish to thank Roisin for her support and wish her every success for the coming racing season.
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