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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 3:10:13 PM |
It is a great week to be involved with Cycling! We have a cycle show, the An Post Ras, numerous randonees, also the Betty Darcy Memorial. Plus it is a weekend also when the entries close for the Wicklow 200 and the Carrick Challenge. So let your fingers do the walking! Wicklow League, Bray Wheelers looking for volunteers to run league!
Kerry Cycling Clubs Summer League on this Evening 17th May
Road Race Round 1: Promoted by Killorglin Cycling Club, Sign-on Killorglin Sports and Leisure Centre, Start/Finish area, Gormon’s Cross
Race Schedule - This evening 17th May. Registration and Sign-On in Killorglin Sports & Leisure Centre from 6:30pm to 7:00 pm. Riders will depart the Killorglin Sports and Leisure Centre at 7:00pm and proceed to Gormon’s Cross. The races will begin with youth races for U12 category on a small circuit on Doherty’s Bohereen at 7:05pm. The remaining youth riders and the main race will depart the start/finish area from 7:15pm. All riders will finish on the same lap as the first rider home.
Racing is on a circuit 6.2 miles long. The open race is on a handicap basis with three groups on the road before the scratch group. They are novice racers followed 1minute later by A4 riders, then 2 minutes later the A3 riders and finally the scratch group a further 2 minutes back.
Start at Gormon’s Cross. Continue towards Glencar to Owenagarry X. Turn left. After 200m turn right after Owenagarry Bridge. Continue to the Grotto and turn left. Continue to Meanus X and turn left on the Beaufort to Killorglin Road. Immediately after the Cottoners Bridge turn left and return to the start/finish area.
MOUNT LEINSTER CHALLENGE - Saturday 19th May - Booked out - Entry CLOSED
Slaney CC's annual Mount Leinster Challenge has again been fully subscribed and the online entry is closed. There will be NO entry on the day. The event goes from strength to strength and Slaney are delighted to welcome many of our old friends back again. In particular again this year we have a huge entry from Orwell Wheelers for their away day and have visitors coming to Enniscorthy from as faraway as Kilarrney in the south and Belfast in the north.
Sign-on is from 8am at the GAA grounds in Bellefield, Enniscorthy and the roll will take place at 9.30am. The main feedstop is again in Kiltealy. As the forecast is uncertain at the moment something warm and waterproof is recommended! Our service crews will be on the roads but now is a good time to double check your bikes tyres, brakes, gears and especially chains which the Corrobutt Gap has a habit of chewing up!
Keep an eye on the Slaney club website for event updates. Don't forget if you've missed this one we also have our Ferns/ St Lukes Challenge on July 22nd which also takes in the beautiful (and hilly!) countryside of Wexford & Carlow.
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TOMMY GIVEN ROAD RACE
Ulster Sat 19-May RR A*-A2/A3/A4 Tommy Givan Road Race Maryland Wheelers Gerry Lundy 007764349736 gflundy@btinternet.com 110km/70km Start Time 11.00am
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THE RDS DUBLIN THIS WEEKEND - NOT TO BE MISSED
IRISH CYCLING SHOW 2012 - MAY 19-20 RDS DUBLIN - With an exciting line-up of celebrity cycling ambassadors, industry experts, impressive features from top exhibitors, retailers and distributors, and a range of activities, attractions and entertainment, the Irish Cycling Show promises to be a great day out for the entire family... Visit www.irishcyclingshow.com >>
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TEMPLE STREET CHARITY CYCLE - Saturday 19th May
Temple Street Cycle - this could be your lucky day - D.I.D Electrical have created a sponsored cycle for The Temple Street Children's Hospital. The cycle will take place on Saturday and starts in Dunboyne. There are 3 different cycles, 1 small for families, 1 medium and 1 long cycle (approx 120k) The money raised will go to life saving equipment for the Children's Hospital. We are trying to get awareness. We are on Facebook as 'cycle4life' (please like and share) and www.cycle4life.ie
If you could spread the word among your club cyclists who might be interested in doing a sponsored cycle for this great cause, I would really appreciate your help. D.I.D would like to develop it into a big annual event, so if you could pass this onto anyone you think could help and get people involved in the sponsored cycle. D.I.D are even giving away to a lucky cyclist, doing the sponsored cycle a Garmin Edge 500 and another cyclist an IPad2...not bad.
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THE AN POST RAS STARTS THIS SUNDAY
The An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The race is Ireland's number one cycling event and will take place from May 20th - 27th, 2012.
This is the second year of An Post's sponsorship of the celebrated Rás Tailteann, which is more commonly known as The Rás. This is a special year for the race, it being the 60th edition of The Rás. The epic race began in 1953 and has been held every year since. It is one of Ireland’s top sporting events bringing world class sporting action and a significant economic boost to towns and villages nationwide.
The Rás has a worldwide reputation of being a gruelling challenge in the elite, international calendar. The open racing style allows amateur county and club riders to pit themselves against domestic and international professionals.
This year's race gets underway in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. It will then move clockwise around the country, and includes stage finishes in Kilkenny, Gort, Westport, Bundoran, Buncrana, Killybegs and Cootehill, before concluding with the now-customary crowd-thronged finale in Skerries, North County Dublin.
The route covers 1168 kilometres with 28 categorised climbs, including three of the country's most challenging ascents.
More info at www.anpostras.com
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BETTY DARCY MEMORIAL in GOREY This Sunday
All roads lead to the Sunny South East on Sunday for the Betty Darcy Memorial. This according to all the previous competitors is a highly ranked race, particularly as it honours a lady who was very instrumental in the promotion of cycling. Of course Betty Darcy was the lady behind the inimitable Sam Darcy who lives and breathes cycling. This is the seventh addition of the race and according to the promoters are promising top class racing and they have also thrown in that the weather will be to their liking.
Slipstream Cycling Club are the promoters with Sam Darcy Cycle Shop the sponsors. Naomh Eanna Clubhouse on the Clonattin Road is the location for the sign-on which opens at 10.30am. Racing gets under way from the Monument in the town and rollls off at mid-day.
The competitors will have to tackle the Gorey/Crannford/Camolin circuit. A KOH prime is on lap two and three for the combined event and lap two for the A4's. The organising committee are hoping that all roads to the SUNNY SOUTH EAST on Sunday.
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NORTH DOWN GP / NI CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Down Grand Prix (Incorporating the N. Ireland Championships) Promoted by North Down Cycling Club - Supported by: Chain Reaction Cycles / Stena Line / North Down Borough Council / Regency Cars - this Sunday, 20th May, 2012 at Venue: Donaghadee Rugby Club, With over £1500 in prizes! Race Programme AM (10.00am) / U16’s Race – approx 24 miles (1st prize £50) / Over 50’s Race – approx 24 miles (1st prize £75) / U14’s Race – approx 19 miles (1st prize £50) PM (noon) / A1’s, A2’s & A3’s – approx 74 miles (1st prize £200) / A4’s Race – approx 42 miles (1st prize £75) / Women’s Race – approx 26 miles (1st prize £75) Race organiser: Tom Henry Tomhenry3@me.com 07989953775
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ORWELL'S FINAL YOUTH MINI-LEAGUE
Orwell Wheelers has hosted a youth mini-league at the new Corkagh Park cycle track for the first three Sundays in May, the final round is this Sunday. Where is it ? Corkagh Park, exit 2 (Kingwood Cross) N7 Naas road, boot road to Green Isle Hotel Clondalkin. When ? Sign on 9:30 racing 10AM to 12AM Sunday 20th May plus more dates to be confirmed. What’s the course ? New “Cycling Ireland” 1.1K safe dedicated road race course, fenced off and in park. Who’s it for ? All abilities, beginners (Handicapped), U10, U12, U14 and U16. How long is it ? Beginners / U10 -1 to 5 laps, U12 - 5 laps, U14 -15 laps, U16 - 25 laps (to be confirmed). How much does it cost? Only €2 per rider a day What about prizes? Great prizes at end of league for all categories inc. girls. When can I find out more? Check out the forum at: www.orwellwheelers.org Who can I talk to ? Jeni 087-4141177, Ian 086-1742086, Damian 086-8622899 (evenings only).
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| Change of club this season for Brendan Whelan, now in the Cycling Pursuits |
MIDWEEK RESULTS
Bike Worx Race Series Round 1, Mondello Motor Racing Circuit
1st Brendan Whelan Cycling Pursuits
2nd Stephen Halpin Metaltek
3rd Timmy O'Regan DID Dunboyne
4th Derek Cunningham Bray Wheelers
5th Shane Baker Usher IRC
6th Geoff Sheehan South Dublin CC
1st A3: Padraic Doherty Staggs Lucan
1st A4: Wayne Doolan Usher IRC
Prime: Murt Rice Unattached
Next Race is Tues 19th June.
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WOMEN'S WICKLOW LEAGUE CANCELLED
The Women's Wicklow League has been run by Jenny McCauley with the help of Bray Wheelers for the last couple of years. Unfortunately she is not in a position to run the race this year and rather than cancel the league we are asking for some members to come forward to help with marshalling and timekeeping. If you are free to help on any of the Tuesday nights for the next four weeks could you contact Eithne on 085 1359153 or Orla McEvoy on 086 3789287. Races are held in Ashford on a short circuit starting at Glan
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ENTRIES CLOSING FOR SPORTIVES
When people speak of sportives these days, they can often be heard asking each other ‘What route are you doing?’ or ‘I was hoping to do the 100km but now I think I’ll just opt for the 50km!’ Well that certainly isn’t the case for the upcoming Carrick Wheelers Challenge Sportive, which comprises of 1 Route, 8 Challenges and 160km of the toughest roads around the famous cycling town of Carrick-on-Suir. The route which was designed by An Post Rás legend, the late Bobby Power, covers a combination of the hardest established climbs in the area including Mahon Falls and Seskin Hill, as well as the ascent of the famous Tipperary mountain of Slievenamon, before a finishing challenge on a ‘road’ through Lord Waterford’s beautiful Curraghmore Estate, that is a combination of the Strada Bianca of Italy and the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix!
This indeed is no family fun cycle and is aimed at serious cyclists with the mentality for the serious challenge that has earned the title of Ireland’s Toughest Sportive.
The route contains two food stops, the first being the principal tea stop will be situated just past the halfway mark, in the Rathgormuck Hiking Centre located at the foothills of the picturesque Comeragh Mountains, with a second water stop being located at around the 130km mark, manned by local Munster Time Trial Champion Hugh Mulhearne!
The closing date for entries is this Sunday 20th May 2012, in order to facilitate the ordering of the specially commissioned t-shirt for each entrant. This year’s t-shirt will have a slight variation on last year’s well received version in that they will adopt the event founders name into the title (Bobby Power’s Carrick Wheelers Challenge Sportive) as well as a colour change, taking on the pink of the famous Maglia Rosa of the Giro D’Italia, as the route was inspired by the infamous white roads of the 2010 event. Participates were very pleased with the design and quality of last year’s shirts, made from the more expensive ‘dri-fit’ material which they made great use of for both leisure and training activities in the following months.
So are you fit enough, strong enough and determined enough to complete this monumental challenge? Well if you are, check out the Carrick Wheelers website before this Sunday 20th May 2012 and get your entry in for Ireland’s Toughest Sportive.
WICKLOW 200 is also CLOSING.
Regarded as the leader of the pack, the Wicklow 200 have led the way for many years. Now they like all spotifs have that particular place in the annals. YES, I took part in the event which was the ground breaker, but because of the work load attached to running and fine tuning an event, the organisers have to call time and reluctantly the cut off date is FRIDAY the 19th of MAY.
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