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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 3:10:13 PM |
It is all go this weekend! Tomorrow, you have the option of taking in Enniskillen or the Neale in Co. Mayo. Saturday if you are in Blarney you'll witness a unique event courtesy of Blarney CC. In the highest village in Ireland also on Saturday, Bray Wheelers and Duff's of Main Street combine for one of the longest standing sponsorships in Irish cycling. On Sunday you have the Navan/Avonmore CC switching on the action for the Sean Nolan/Meath Grand Prix plus all categories are included. PLUS an interesting schedule for the following weekend.
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ENNISKILLEN CRITERIUM - Entries still available
Enniskillen Island Town tomorrow, Friday, by Lakeland Cycling Club in partnership with Fermanagh District Council. The event will start at the Town Hall in Enniskillen and will be run over a series of laps run in a clockwise direction around the town on closed roads.
The events starts at 7.30pm with sign on taking place at Pats Bar in 'The Diamond', Enniskillen Town Centre between 6-7pm. There will be a ceremonial start, followed by one neutralised lap. Generous Prize fund on offer 3x 50 pound Primes at 10 minute intervals. Contact Mark Kavanagh 07787 153322 markpkavanagh66@yahoo
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JOHN HOLIAN MEMORIAL
Western Lakes CC is promoting the John Holian Memorial Cup cycle race tomorrow evening. John Holian was a founder member of the Western Lakes CC, which was formed back in 1999, he was a great stalwart to cycling in Connacht acting as manager, mechanic and driver to many Connacht teams over the years.
The sign on will be in O'Malley's Bar from 6.15pm race start 7.30pm Cross. The course is over five laps of a seven mile loop. The event will start from the sign on location taking in the Neale and Cong area.
This event is open to all categories from under 16 up (no youths), a handicap system will be in place. The event is sponsored by O'Malley's Bar. First 6 across the line and their will be sprint primes for the different groups. Refreshments and presentation after in O Malley's Bar.
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CHRISTY McMANUS MEMORIAL
Bray Wheelers CC plus Duffs hostelry on the Main Street of Bray celebrate this time round 30 years of unbroken sponsorship of the Christy McManus Memorial cycling event. They have had unique times particularly with the weather who on the odd time intervenes!
The recipe for success of this race is that the A1's have a barring order. So, all concerned have the option to flex their muscles and race to their hearts content in the surroundings of Roundwood the highest village in the country and lately in recent weeks, highest pub (Kavanaghs) that is currently trading in Ireland.
I have a feeling that the locals are of the opinion that bike racing in the village is the natural habitat for competitive cycling. Last month you had the Hammond Memorials and the Shay Elliott Memorial skirted the village.
It goes without saying that the club would dearly love to put a piece of silverware in their trophy cabinet and come early Saturday maybe their wish will be realised.
The action gets under way at 9.30 for sign-on with underage racing starting at 10.30am.
Under 12 & U14 races to kick off at 10.30am. Under 16 to kick off at 11am with 2 laps of the Vartry Filter beds circuit [approx 25k]
Roundwood GP to start at 12 noon and this race is for Junior & A4 riders [55k]
Christy McManus Memorial to start at 2pm, for A2 and A3 riders [80k]
Sign on is at Roundwood GAA Hall from 9.30 am onwards
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BLARNEY HOSTS UNIQUE EVENT
This Saturday, the 9th of June,is one of those days when Blarney Cycling Club will pull out (not that club renege on other promotions) all the stops for a a unique event. They are running a time trial for hand cyclists, visually impaired cyclists and paracyclists. This will include some of the athletes that will be representing Ireland, in the upcoming Paralympics in London. Current U.C.I world champion hand cyclist Mark Rohan is due to participate in the event.
Also supporting the event are the famous Rebel Wheelers, a multi sports club for kids with physical disabilities from the ages of 5-18. The club was set up in 2008 by a group of parents and the Irish Wheelchair Association. The club encourages children to participate in a wide range of sports and activities including hand cycling.
The event will be a time trial of up to 20km on the old Mallow Road, there will also be shorter distances for the kids. Sign on and start/finish line will be at Rathpeacon National School. Sign-on starts at 11 a.m with the first rider departing at 12 p.m. The event will also be open to all challengers, anyone wishing to give hand cycling a try is more than welcome.
Mark Rohan will also go on a cycle with the kids on the day .The Rebel Wheelers parents are making cakes and local businesses are donating treats for the kids and the big kids too. Frank O'Leary from Cycling Ireland and Michael Crowley Cork Sports Partnership are also supporting the event We hope a good day will be had by all so let’s get out there!
For more information contact Terry O’Neill, Blarney Cycling Club and Rebel Wheelers at 0878234376.
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MEATH GRAND PRIX/SEAN NOLAN
It's only an hour from Dublin, but the Navan/Avonmore CC can be relied on to put on a top class programme any day of the week. This Sunday they have a full programme of activities from the underage right to the seniors in all categories. Putting the icing on he cake with a round of the ladies league. The Rugby Club will be the hub where everything will start cranking up for a day of racing in the environs of the Navan town from 9.30 in the morning.
They will have a senior 1 and 2 combined race over 150 kilometres and a 3 and 4 cat race this will be separated depending on the number that turn up but is likely to be two separate races of 2 laps each, here will also be a separate women’s race as part of the national league and the finish is in the usual place.
Sign on at Navan Rugby club, Navan Co. Meath from 10.30. Main race 150km. For details contact John Nolan 087-2238873 Children's racing is on the Cannistown circuit Navan outskirts at 11am. Main races start 1pm Slane Road, using Roadstone Slane, Woodtown, Cassidy, Wilkinstown, Kilberry, Gormanlough lap. The finish is on Proudstown Rd. The main race is (150km) and the supporting events are 90kms (A3) and 70kms for A4's. Also the Womens Commission are running an event which was only confirmed in the last day or so. That event has a schedule start of 1.10 over 84kms.
After the An Post Ras many of the A1's will face their counterparts as the season heads for the Nationals which will be held in Clonmel later in the month. Thankfully, some might say a race just short of 90 miles will certainly be an appetiser for the upcoming National Championships. The Swords Grand Prix threw up an interesting result last Sunday in Ballybough with An Post's Sean Kelly teams Ronan McLoughlin getting the verdict.
But, this Sunday McLoughlin is back on the European mainland. So, on last weekends showing it would be hard to oppose the likes of Aaron Buggle, Ryan Sherlock Craig Sweetman and Shane Baker.
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WICKLOW 200 and WICKLOW 100 This Sunday
This year we are witnessing the growth as anticipated in spotives, both in terms of new events and increased cyclists who want to enjoy cycling at a leisurely pace.
The Wicklow 200 is a non-competitive cycle ride that takes place this Sunday. It covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) and attracts 2000 plus cyclists from many different countries. The shorter Wicklow Challenge takes place on the same day, and shares most of its route with the Wicklow 200.
The route is very challenging. It includes many climbs, big and small, with some up to a height of 500 metres. The total climb is over 2000 metres so the event should not be taken lightly. While every year many cyclists who have never attempted a similar challenge before complete the Wicklow 200 successfully, it requires attention to training and preparation. Starting at 7:00 am. riders are allowed up to 14 hours to complete the route, although most finish well inside that.
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UP AND COMING EVENTS
LEINSTER 3 DAY POSTPONED
Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances the Leinster 3 Day has been postponed. We have rescheduled it for 16th, 17th & 18th July 2012. More details nearer the time.
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CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MULLINGAR
Lakeside Wheelers to host Irish "National Criterium Championships" Friday 15th June. For the second year running, Mullingar will play host to the National Criterium Championships. Up for grabs on the night is a coveted Cycling Ireland National Jersey plus the gold medal to go with it, while second and third will receive the silver and bronze medals.
The main race for the National Jersey will commence at 8pm sharp and as a curtain raiser a separate Category 3 support race will start at 7pm sharp. Sign-on is in the Greville Arms Hotel from 5:45pm. Racing is on a great closed road,1.3km circuit through the town centre area, traffic restrictions will be in place from 6:00 o'clock on the evening of the event . The circuit starts and finishes in Oliver Plunkett St. and takes in Dominick St. turning left before the Newbury Hotel, continues through Blackhall car park, past the new County Council Buildings, turning left at the bottom of the Jail Hill and up Mount St. , turning left again onto the start finish area.
Wonderful crowds turned out for the event last year which was won by Martin Irvine from local rider Damien Shaw with Stephen O'Sullivan taking third. With each race limited to 70 riders the online entry at www.lakesidewheelers.ie is expected to be closed before the race day, Friday week. Some interesting entries received to date include the younger brigade of Felix English, Darragh Zaidan, Charles Prendergast and Peter Hawkins, while Ryan Sherlock, Paudi O'Brien and Mehall Fitzgerald are some of the danger men they will have to watch. This really exciting championship is one not to be missed. It is sure to be a very hotly contested race and with the Cat 3 support race expected to have a maximum field Mullingar is the place to be on Friday 15th.
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PADDY FLANAGAN 2 DAY
Leinster Saturday 16-Jun Road A+, A1,A2,A3 Paddy Flanagan 2 Day Memorial Cycling Event - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 2012
FLANAGAN + THACKABERRY CUP
Saturday 16th Stage 1 Road Stage 120kms (One Loop) Start time 1.30pm.
Sunday 17th Stage 2 Time Trial start 9am (1st rider off on race order number)
Sunday 17th Stage 3 Criterium Start 2.pm x 1hr+5laps ( New Crit Circuit 2.4km ).
Ned Flanagan Events -
Saturday 16th June Road Stage 80kms Start Time 1.00pm (one Loop)
Sunday 17th June Criterium 2.4kms Race 45mins+ 5laps Start Time 12.45pm
Note: This is a Pre- Entry for the 3 Stage Flanagan+Thackaberry Cup €30.00 Ned Flanagan Races Sign On Each Day €10 per Event Youth races U12s –U14s – U-16s Criterium Circuit Start Time 11.45 All Events: Sign-on ARAS-BRIDE KILDARE TOWN
Entries Posted to John Malone 5 Lynden Court Portlaoise Co Laois. Entry Fee €30 payable to Newbridge Cycling Club Entries: Close on Friday 15th June @ 5pm For further Information Contact John on 087-2453403 Link to download entry form www.irishcycling.com
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NOEL TEGGART MEMORIAL
Banbridge CC will once again host the annual Noel Teggart Memorial races on Sunday, 17th June, based around the popular 11½ mile rolling Banbridge / Gilford / Scarva/ Banbridge circuit. The organising committee and team of volunteers have a busy day ahead of them with a full programme of 6 races to run including races for each youth category which will form part of the Ulster Youth League. While the senior 'A' race will have a handicap between the A1, A2 & A3 riders, the 'B' race for A4's will both be a scratch race and is sure to attract a full field. Race headquarters will be Banbridge Hockey Club with all races departing at 12 noon, sign-on will open at 10am and close at 11:30 sharp.
Riders in the 'A' race will contest for the Noel Teggart Memorial Trophy over 6 laps, giving a total distance of approx. 105km. A4 riders will face 4 laps. Large numbers are expected for the youth racing as points towards the Ulster Youth league will be up for grabs. U16 riders will compete over 3 laps, U14's over 1 lap and U12's will ride part of the circuit and finish in Gilford as per past editions of the race.
Entry fee will be the usual £10 for seniors, £5 for juniors & £3 for youth riders. Euro will be accepted from those travelling from the south. Showers and changing facilities are available at the race headquarters and sandwiches and refreshments will be provided afterwards
This will not be a pre-entry event but will be sign-on on the day on a first come first served basis, however with limit of the feilds increased to 80 riders for 2012 we don't expect to turn any competitors away.
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SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket Cycling Festival - June 16th 2012 – Punchestown
Sprocket Rocket Family Festival Returns to Punchestown for Bike Week. Following the success of the 2011 festival the National SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket Family event returns to Punchestown on the 16th of June 2012, with a guarantee of fun.
Sponsored by SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket is a cycling skills programme aimed at kids aged between 6-11, which is delivered over 8 sessions. To date over 2500 kids have successfully completed Sprocket Rocket, gaining the fundamental cycling skills that will equip them for the future.
The National SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket Family Festival was introduced in 2011 to give cyclists a chance to try out Sprocket Rocket in a fun environment, where all members of the family can take part.
Along with tackling the 4 Sprocket Rocket skills zones the young cyclists can take part in cycling orienteering, grass track racing and participate in BMX workshops run by the popular urban BMX group Ramp Rage, who will be performing throughout the day.
Cycling Ireland’s new Gearing Up programme will have a “Come and Try” zone, where the more experienced kids get to test themselves on a course similar to that used by youths in top cycling nations like France and Switzerland. The Gearing Up Programme has been introduced to further develop the skills of the cyclist who has graduated from Sprocket Rocket.
See our video from the 2011 festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx0RsS2eU-Y
Confirmed events:
· Sprocket Rocket Basic Zone: Slalom, balance and braking for beginners
· Sprocket Rocket Advanced Zone: A trickier circuit where kids cycle the plank, do the limbo and much more!
· Cycling Orienteering: Orienteering Ireland come on board to add a bit of adventure
· RampRage: the popular freestyle BMX crew take to the air once more performing stunts and conduct BMX workshops, where the young cyclists sample BMX
· Gearing Up: Our MTB beginner course will have a taster session for the more skilled riders.
· Striders: Striderbikes.ie will be present for the younger toddlers, where kids can try the balance bikes in a Sprocket Rocket skills environment.
· Grass Track Racing: There will be fun grass track racing throughout the day, schedule to be announced!
· Entertainment: Face Painting, Music, and much more!
Date: Saturday 16th June, Time: 11am – 3pm, Venue: Punchestown Racecourse, Co. Kildare. Free Admission – just bring your bike!!
For Further Details contact: Heather Boyle, Programme Coordinator, Email: sprocketrocket@cyclingireland.ie Phone: 00 353 86 021 1146 Website: http://cyclingireland.ie/Home/CIFamilyFestival.aspx
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JUNIOR TOUR OF IRELAND
This week the Junior Tour of Ireland Stages have been announced and Entries are now open.
The Stages:
The 6 stages have been confirmed for the 2012 Junior Tour of Ireland. From previous editions Stage 1 has changed from a Mountain Time Trial to a flatter 7km Time Trial. No Time Trial Bikes or aerodynamic accessories will be permitted for this TT.
Stage 2 remains the same starting and finishing in Westport, taking in some stunning scenery along the way.
Stage 3 also remains unchanged from Castlebar to Ballycastle.
Stage 4 changes slightly to start in Mulranny and take in much of the same roads around Achill Island to finish back at Nevins Restaurant.
Stage 5 remains unchanged from Castlebar Tourmakeady Ballinrobe and finish back in Castlebar.
Stage 6 is now longer than previous editions. While the course remains largely unchanged, once the riders reach the top of Windy Gap they will continue down the descent to Castlebar, left towards Pontoon and left again to travel back over for a second ascent of the Windy Gap to finish on top.
The entry form can be downloaded from: www.juniortourofireland.com
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