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Last Updated: 2 Apr 2018 - 8:45:17 PM |
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| Brian Kenneally (Myhome.ie/Cycleways) |
Brian Kenneally (Myhome.ie/Cycleways) showed his good early season form when he cruised to victory in the Cycleways Cup in Navan today. He opened up a gap over Neill Delahaye by the end of the 73 mile event, with the latter’s Usher IRC team-mate Greg Swinand outsprinting Sean Lacey (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M.Donnelly) for third. Another Murphy and Gunn/Newlyn Group/M. Donnelly rider, Isaac Speirs was fifth, with John O’Brien (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers) netting sixth.
Conor McGrath (Comeragh CC) and Noel Maloney (South Dublin CC) were best of the senior two riders, while Cathal Millar (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M Donnelly) bested Daniel Kirwan (Lucan CC) and David Malone (Lucan CC) for the senior 3 prize.
Philip Lavery (Usher IRC) won the junior and veterans’ race ahead of Stephen McNally (Orwell Dundrum SC) and Sean Bracken (Usher IRC). Geraldine Gill (Navan Avonmore RC) was first woman.
Elsewhere, Geoff McNamara (Clonmel CC) won the Cycle Pursuits race in Limerick today. Sam Bennett (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers) and Denis Dunworth (Killorglin CC) were second and third, with national women’s RR champion Siobhan Dervan (Lotto Ladies) in sixth. Paul Griffin (Giant Asia) set the fastest time.
In the north, Adam Armstrong rode well to win the Phoenix GP at Nutts Corner. He reached the finish 34 seconds clear of Ryan Connor (Giant Asia) with Simon Williams (Orchard Wheelers) a further 1 minute 46 seconds back in third. Gordon Scott (East Antrim-Audi) outsprinted Tommy Wilson (Ballymena – Scott Tiles) to win the senior 2 event.
On Saturday, Shaun Gray (Orchard Wheelers) soloed to victory in the Annaclone GP. Peter McSorley (Apollo) and Ashley Patterson (Northern Dave Kane) were next home.
Cycleways Cup, Navan:
Senior 1 and 2 race (73 miles, winning time 3 hours 6 mins 33 secs):
1, Brian Kenneally (Myhome.ie/Cycleways/Dunboyne)
2, Neill Delahaye (Usher IRC)
3, Greg Swinand (Usher IRC)
4, Sean Lacey (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M.Donnelly)
5, Isaac Speirs (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M Donnelly)
6, John O’Brien (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers)
7, Michael Hennessy (Fermoy CC)
8, Alan Carey (Usher IRC)
First senior 2: Conor McGrath (Comeragh CC)
Second: Noel Maloney (South Dublin CC)
Senior 3:
1, Cathal Millar (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M Donnelly)
2, Daniel Kirwan (Lucan CC)
3, David Malone (Lucan CC)
4, Frank Billings (Lucan CC)
5, Darren Hackett (Finglas Ravens)
6, James Kirwan (Lucan CC)
Juniors/veterans:
1, Philip Lavery (Usher IRC)
2, Stephen McNally (Orwell Dundrum SC)
3, Sean Bracken (Usher IRC)
4, Ger Madden (Obelisk)
5, Terry Ferris (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M Donnelly
6, Colm Dunne (Lucan CC)
Woman: Geraldine Gill (Navan Avonmore RC)
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Cycle Pursuits race, Limerick:
1, Geoff McNamara (Clonmel CC)
2, Sam Bennett (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers)
3, Denis Dunworth (Killorglin CC)
4, Hugh Mulhearn (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers)
5, Michael Lynch (Limerick CC)
6, Siobhan Dervan (Lotto Ladies)
7, Leslie O’Donnell (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers)
8, Brian Quinn (Limerick CC)
9, Maurice Hartery (Dan Morrissey)
10, Laurent Dumoulin (Kanturk CUCC)
Fastest time:
1, Paul Griffin (Giant Asia)
2, Tom Shanahan (Limerick CC)
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Phoenix GP, Nutts Corner:
Senior 1:
1, Adam Armstrong (Northern – Dave Kane) 54 miles in 2 hours 11 mins 12 secs
2, Ryan Connor (Giant Asia RT) at 34 secs
3, Simon Williams (Orchard Wheelers) at 2 mins 20 secs
4, Matthew Ward (Usher Irish Road Club)
5, Paul Vaughan (Maryland Wheelers) both same time
6, John Neill (Phoenix CC) at 7 mins
Senior 2:
1, Gordon Scott (East Antrim – Audi) 45 miles in 1 hour 59 mins 6 secs
2, Tommy Wilson (Ballymena – Scott Tiles) same time
3, Peter Wilson (Maryland Wheelers) at 48 secs
4, Jim McConnell (East Antrim – Audi) same time
5.Stephen Lynch (Emyvale) at 1 min 25 secs
6.Tim Edgar (XMTB) at 1 min 46 secs
7, Andrew Parks (Apollo)
8, Peter McSorley (Apollo)
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Annaclone GP, Saturday:
1, Shaun Gray (Orchard Wheelers) 1 hour 42 mins 6 secs
2, Peter McSorley (Apollo) at 17 secs
3, Ashley Patterson (Northern Dave Kane) at 18 secs
4, David Wright (Phoenix CC) at 19secs
5, David McKnight (Dromara CC) at 20 secs
6, Tim Edgar (XMTB)
7, Ross Blayney (Ards CC)
8, Gordon Scott (East Antrim-Audi)
9, Simon Williams (Orchard Wheelers)
10, Glen Kinning (Castlereagh CC) all same time
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CYCLEWAYS CUP: MORE PICTURES
The Cycleways cup got underway in Navan this morning, the rain poured down as the riders left the start.
There were 3 separate races today, The A & B doing a 3 lap 70 mile event and the Juniors vets and C's doing 48 miles over 2 laps.
Fortunately the rain eased off after a while and the sun broke through. Some pictures by Peter Purfield.
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| John Nolan and Ciaran Farrell do sign on in the Rugby club |
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| One of today's favourits Paul Healion with race organiser PJ Nolan |
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| Getting the bike ready in the rain Craig Sweetman |
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