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Last Updated: Jul 28th, 2008 - 15:07:15 |
SWINAND WINS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Greg Swinand (Usher IRC) won the 100km Tour of the Hilltowns in Windsor, Massachusetts on July 27 in the men's 40+ 1-3 race. The course featured two tough climbs: the East Hawley-Berkshire East climb at about halfway up about 1500' over 4 miles; and the second up about 900' over 2 miles to the Windsor Notch State reservation and the finish. Swinand and two other riders bridged up to an early breakaway on the long winding descent from Windsor to Charlemont just before the big East-Hawley climb. The IRC rider then dropped his breakaway companions on the climb near the Berkshire East Ski area and continued on alone.
With the big East Hawley climb and warm temperatures shattering the field of 70+, and the remaining parcours over undulating terrain, Swinand was able to hold off chase groups of two and six all the way to the line to score a fine solo win. Also in attendance was Irishman Ger O'Shea (formerly from the Cork area) of the Keltic Construction-CCC team.
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Donamon Open - Donamon - 100kms
1. Frank O'Connor (Stamullen M. Donnelly)
2. Mike Storan (Western Lakes)
3. Keith Fox (Murphy & Gunn)
4. Craig Sweetman (Stamullen M. Donnelly)
5. Simon Coughlan (Donamon Dynamos)
6. Simon Kelly (Usher Insulations)
1st Unplaced B; Donal Kelly (Galway Bay)
1st unplaced C: Paul Kilcourse (Castlebar)
1st unplaced Junior Gerhard Hack (Germany)
U/16 Sean Moylett (Donamon Dynamos)
Tommy Brady Memorial
Robinstown - 80kms
1. Neil McKenna (North Down)
2. Aaron Buggle (South Dublin CC)
3. Urban Monks (EuroCycles)
4. Dylan Rafter (Orwell Whls)
5. Niall Rock (McNally Joinery Swords)
6. Ciaran Conlon (UA)
7. Colm Cassidy (Usher IRC)
8. Alan Clogher (Stamullen M. Donnelly)
1st Unplaced Vet: Peter McConville (Newry)
1st Unplaced C: John McAuley
1st Unplaced B: Martin Caddow (Orwell Whls)
1st Unplaced Junior: Mark Fitzsimons (Newbridge)
EDDIE TOBIN MEMORIAL
Report by Liam Ruth,
With summer finally arriving in Wexford almost 100 riders signed on for the 4th Eddie Tobin Memorial Road Race in Enniscorthy. With either 6 or 4 laps of the undulating circuit to complete under a hot sun it was always going to be survival of the fittest.
In the A/B race the strongest proved to be local man Cathal Redmond, (South East Road Club) who followed his recent win the Betty Darcy Memorial with another fine win, when he beat Comeragh CC’s Keith Gator into second on the finish line at the summit of Whites Hill. Daniel Kirwan took third at the lead group split on the final ascent.
The combined race was taken in a convincing manner by Kevin Shelly (Dan Morrisey’s) who attacked his 10 breakaway companions on the third lap and quickly built up a 40sec lead. Although the chasing group appeared to be coming back to him on the final lap he had plenty left in the tank and won on his own with Martin Mizgaski (Wexford Wheelers) second and Jason Stack (Usher) third. Shane Kelly (Slaney CC) was first Junior while Jenny Fay (Sigma Sport) took first lady.
The Riverside Park Hotel were sponsors of the event for the fourth year and 23 riders were presented with cash prizes by Slaney CC Chairman Paddy Dunne with Cathal Redmond also receiving the Eddie Tobin Memorial trophy from Linda Tobin.
Slaney CC would like to thank Linda and Rachel Tobin, race organiser Pat Whitney, our sponsors The Riverside Park Hotel, our Commisaires Eddie Dawson and Larry Farrell, Marie and Liz on the finish line, our many marshals who ensured the safety of the riders and the public, Pat, Sinead and Cian Power from Comeragh CC for their assistance on the day and Larry Mittan and Wexford County Council for their work during the week filling in the potholes!
Results Eddie Tobin Memorial Enniscorthy - 100kms
1. Cathal Redmond (South East RC)
2. Keith Gator (Comeragh)
3. Daniel Kirwan (Lucan CC)
4. Danny Carroll (Clonmel)
5. Noel McGlynn (Murphy Surveyors)
6. Daire O'Sullivan (EuroCycles)
7. Barry Sutton (MyHome.ie)
8. Fergal Kelly (Bray Whls)
Unplaced 'B': Fiacre O’Muire Usher IRC
Combined Race - Enniscorthy - 60kms
1. Kevin Shelly (Dan Morrissey)
2. Martin Mizgaski (Wexford)
3. Jason Stack (Usher IRC)
4. Conor Crowley (Wexford)
5. Andrew Aherne (Orwell Whls)
6. Andre Engerman (St Tiernan's)
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SOUTH EAST RC - ARKLOW WASTE DISPOSAL - YOUTH 2 DAY
REPORT by Michael Considine,
There was great turnout for the first ever under age two day organised by the South East Road. Cyclists travelled from all over Ireland to the Sunny South East and the favourable weather conditions was the perfect catalyst for some very competitive cycling as some of the best under age riders competed.
There was also a very special guest at yesterday's race, with the appearance of 41 times capped international Irish and British Lions Rugby player, the very popular Shane Byrne, whose firm, Arklow Waste Disposal was the major sponsor of the Two 2 day. Shane stayed around for all of the races and was busy signing autographs and spent a lot of time talking to spectators and cyclists alike. He was very impressed with the sport and the level of participation.
RESULTS - FINAL DAY (Sunday) ARKLOW WASTE DISPOSAL 2 DAY
UNDER 12 TIME TRIAL
1. Michael O'Loughlin- Dan Morrissey, Carrick Wheelers
2. Shane O'Hara, Kanturk Credit Union CC
3. Eddie Dunbar, Kanturk Credit Union CC
4. Ryan Orr, Old Bleach CC
5. Richard Donovan, Kanturk Credit Union CC
6. Alan Thatcher, Slaney CC
UNDER 12 ROAD RACE
1. Shane O'Hara, Kanturk Credit Union CC
2. Michael O'Loughlin- Dan Morrissey, Carrick Wheelers
3. Ryan Orr, Old Bleach CC
4. Eddie Dunbar, Kanturk Credit Union CC
5. Michael Jones, Kanturk Credit Union CC
6. Luke Walker, South East Road Club
UNDER 14 TIME TRIAL
1. Patrick McCarthy, Fermoy CC
2. Shaun Rigley, EuroCycles
3. Craig Arrigan, Orwell Wheelers
4. Stephen Flynn, South East Road Club
5. Sean McConnell, Kanturk Credit Union CC
6. Stephen Bracken, South East Road Club
UNDER 16 - TIME TRIAL
1. Ben Dowling- Bray Wheelers
2. Andrew Bracken, South East Road Club
3. Benner Maguire, Drogheda Wheelers
4. David Boyd, Navan Avonmore
5. David Chambers, Fermoy CC
6. Nathan McAleer, North Down CC.
ROAD RACE UNDER 16
1. David Chambers, Fermoy CC
2. Ben Dowling- Bray Wheelers
3. Benner Maguire, Drogheda Wheelers
4. Eamonn Meagher, Dan Morrissey, Carrick Wheelers.
5. Eoin McCarthy Fermoy CC
6. Nathan McAleer, North Down CC.
UNDER 16- GENERAL CLASSIFICATION.
1. Ben Dowling- Bray Wheelers
2. Benner Maguire, Drogheda Wheelers
3. Andrew Bracken, South East Road Club
4. David Chambers, Fermoy CC
5. David Boyd, Navan Avonmore
6. Nathan McAleer, North Down CC.
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