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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 3:10:13 PM |
For the last number of weeks, all the talk was about the National Criterium Championships back in Mullingar for the second year AND then the bubble burst, with the event NOW going ahead on the 29th of June.
Have no fear, the show goes on with Dundalk, Castleisland, Banbridge, Galway, Kildare, Cobh, Castlecoote for the road activities and the leisure also get in on the act again in Galway and Ashbourne.
LEINSTER KICK START THE MEDAL TRAIL
Cuchulainn Cycling Club promote the 2012 Leinster Time Trial Championships this evening (June 14th) in Dundalk with the first rider out of the start house at 7pm.
The Start is just off the M1 Motorway (45 Minutes from the Airport) The 10 Mile (16km) course is along the R132 (Old Dublin Road) and is an out and back flat course from Felda to Castlebellingham. Riders will set off at 1 Minute intervals.
Medals (Gold, Silver & Bronze) will be awarded in the following categories (Riders may only compete in one category):
A1 | A2 |A3 | A4 |Women |Junior |Veteran
Riders from outside the province are welcome to compete, however there will be no prizes other than the provincial medals awarded.
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CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS POSTPONED
Lakelands / Mullingar CC have announced that the proposed Criterium Championship to be staged in the town of Mullingar this Friday the 15th of June has been unavoidably postponed. Circumstances totally out their remit has forced the postponement. Thankfully through the good offices of Cycling Ireland the event has been re-scheduled for the 29th of June. Race Director Joe Duffy, "I am sorry for this announcement and I am sure that all concerned will be with us when the event is staged in two weeks time," said Joe.
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Paddy Flanagan 2-Day
Newbridge Credit Union are back on the road again with a full programme of racing for all categories including under age over this weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
But first things first, Race Director of the programme John Malone is at pains to point out that the Ned Flanagan for A3 and A4 is an event that is a stand alone race. The competitors can sign-on either day and is not a stage event.
The biggie is the well established stage event over two days for the FLANAGAN+THACKABERRY CUP. Comprising of the first stage over 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 ). This is a Pre- Entry for the 3 Stage Flanagan+Thackaberry Cup €30.00
The Ned Flanagan is over 80kms with a start time of 1.00pm (one Loop) Sunday 17th June Criterium 2.4kms Race 45mins+ 5laps Start Time 12.45pm and the entry is 10 euros per day.
All Events: Sign-on Aras-Bride Kildare Town Entries Posted to John Malone 5 Lynden Court Portlaoise Co Laois. Entry Fee €30for the Paddy Flanagan and is payable to Newbridge Cycling Club Entries: Close on Friday 15th June @ 5pm For further Information Contact John on 087-2453403
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Sliabh Luachra TT with a start in CASTLEISLAND on Saturday evening
The third annual Sliabh Luachra TT will be hosted once again by Currow CC but it is a different circuit and sign on due to a festival and traffic restrictions on the old circuit. The new 20km route will start in Castleisland on the Tralee road just after the new roundabout and go to the Ballycarthy roundabout (near the Earl of Desmond Hotel) turning around there and returning to the start point.
Due to financial constraints the prize list will only have a few cash prizes with trophies making up the rest. The entry fee will be 5 euro and one day racing licences will be available for the usual cost of 10 euro for Cycling Ireland members and 20 euro for non members.
Sign on will be at the start from 6.45pm and first rider will be off at 7.15pm. Prize List: Men First 5, Ladies First 3, Unplaced A4 First 3, Unplaced Junior First 3, Currow CC First 3, Unplaced Veteran Over 40 First 3 and Unplaced Veteran Over 50 First.
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Galway Criterium
Galway Bay Cycling Club will be hoping that the weather will be much kinder this weekend. They have a busy weekend of activities planned for the 16/17th. The third annual Galway City Criterium takes placed in Galway City Centre around the roads of the Claddagh on Saturday evening June 16th. Two races, an A1/A2 and an A3/A4 of an hour each will take place on a 1.7 k circuit starting and finishing at Claddagh Hall. This is a very flat circuit but it runs along the sea and the wind can play a crucial part in deciding who wins the race so a very fast furious race is guaranteed.
Sign on takes place in Claddagh Hall from 5.30 onwards and the first race the A3/A4 is off at 6.45. The second race A1/A2 starts at 7.45 PM. Both races are an hour plus one lap. €10 entry fee. Wild West Sportif For further information on both events contact Mick Ruane at 087-9214950, mickruane@eircom.net or www.galwaybaycycling.com
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Cobh and the Leahy Cup Sunday 17th
The 3rd running of the revived Leahy Cup goes ahead in Ballymore C.C in the small town land of Ballymore in Cobh, Co. Cork. They will be hosting a full race program of racing including underage & three senior races. If you thought the town of Cob was buzzing with the all the hype about the 'Titanic 100 years on' think again the whrring of the wheels will be all the go on Sunday afternoon.
The HQ will be The High Chaparral Bar in Ballymore and it will be well sign posted when you enter the island after Fota. Talk about a shoot out in the bar!
Underage sign on will be from 10.45 to 11.30, U12: 11.40am 3.2km X 2 Laps; U14: 12.05 am 3.2km X 5 Laps; U16: 12.40am 3.2km X 8 Laps. The organisation will be represented by Sean Hayes in the U14 race and Jack Delaney plus the elder Kevin Hayes in the U16 race.
Also on the programme will be three senior races and the vibes from the town is that the cyclists will come from all over the province. The A1/A2 combined race will have 10 laps of this great circuit where competitors will be racing for the “Leahy Cup” named after the founding brothers of the club. This will be a great race for rider to test their legs the week before the National Championships in Clonmel on the 24th. The cup was won last year by Cobh’s own Mick Fitzgerald who will to be there on the day to defend his title and will be looking for his first win of the season. We will have our great senior member in the A3 race Eamon Deady who rode with some of the great past winners of the cup like Mick Cahill and the late Bobby Power. In the A4 race we will have Timothy Hayes fresh from his number one placing in Blarney over the June weekend.
Something new that will be seen on the senior course this year will be the man in the boat at 'The Cow Cross', somewhat of a star in Cobh now known as Timmy The Optimist but I am sure he will he will have no impact on the race but should get into a couple of photos !!
- Race 1 Senior A1/A2 - Sign-on: At The High Chaparral Bar Ballymore From 12.00pm. Race Starts: at 1.30p.m Course: 10 km X 10Laps
- Race 2 Senior A3 - Race Starts: at 1.33p.m Course: 10 km X 6 Laps
- Race 3 Senior A4 - Race Starts: at 1.36p.m Course: 10 km X 4 Laps
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Donamon, Service Matters G.P.
The Donamon Dynamos Budget Rent a Car roar into action with 'The Donamon Service Matters G.P. in Castlecoote village on Sunday at 12 noon. Not only JOHN CONCAR and his team have raised the bar for this promotion but there will be meal without the wheels after the racing. Some man for one man, John!
There will be racing for all categories, Juniors and under 16's. The A1s and A2s will race for the Donamon G.P. 70 miles, 7 laps of a testing 10 mile circuit. The A3s, A4s and the Juniors will do 5 laps of the same circuit. The u16s will do 4 laps.
Craig Sweetman of the Stamullen M Donnelly has signified his intentions that he'll be on the blocks to retain the coveted trophy. David Brennan of TFH/Castlebar CC aims to keep the money in the province of Connacht. Of course the bould David is a former winner and the prize money would be a welcome addition in his pocket. Last year the organisers did not use the term “tough times” and gave out close to the thousand mark. And the possibility of leaving Catlecoote village with no prize money, but your belly will be full. Maybe I'll drop in myself and savour the hospitality of John and company.
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NOEL TEGGART MEMORIAL IN BANBRIDGE
Banbridge CC stage their annual Noel Teggart Memorial this Sunday. It is held around a very competitive course over a 11½ mile circuit which takes in Banbridge / Gilford / Scarva/ Banbridge. 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.
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 fields increased to 80 riders for 2012 we don't expect to turn any competitors away.
'Wild West Sportif - Galway'
No sooner have they put to bed the criterium, than they will be out and about the following morning with the second annual Wild West Tour Sportif which takes place the following morning (Sunday 17th of June). Two separate cycles of 45k and 115 k will take place through the scenic and rugged roads of Connemara. The sportif starts and finishes at the Kingfisher Club NUI Galway. Registration starts at 8.00am and both cycles depart at 9.00 am.
Cost of the respective cycles is €15 and €25. For further information on both events contact Mick Ruane at 087-9214950, mickruane@eircom.net
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Cycle for Cystic Fibrosis
The Fingal Meath Lions Club are holding a 100KM Charity Cycle for Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday June 16th at 11am from Ashbourne GAA Club . Registration is €25 per head with food stops at 30km and 60km and in GAA club at finish line.
Route A: 100KM starting at 11am at Ashbourne GAA Club. Travel up the N2 towards Slane and turn left at the Newgrange junction before Slane. Go right after the Topaz garage and onwards to Kilberry, Kells, taking a left for Naval and returning to Ashbourne via Kentstown.
Route B: 20km starting at 3pm at Ashbourne GAA Club. Travelling from Ashbourne to Skryne (via the N2) and turning left at Swans Pub for Ratoath, and onwards to Ashbourne via the Industrial Estate Road and back to the GAA Club.
Both routes will also finish at Ashbourne GAA Club where there will some food and refreshments. Entrance fee is €25 per person or take a Sponsor Card instead to raise much-needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis. For more Information or sponsor cards; Text “Cycle” to 087-2654944 or find us on Facebook: South-Meath Fingal Lions Club
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CI Family Cycling Festival - Punchestown 2012
The Cycling Ireland Family Festival is a celebration of cycling for the whole family, with a focus on cycling skills for children.
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.
· FAMILY CYCLE - From Punchestown Racecourse 11am
· 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
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St Finbarr's Summer League
Please note that St Finbarr’s Summer league has been cancelled until the first week in July due to Live at the Marquee events in Cork City.
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TWO TO WATCH OUT FOR
Mark Mullen League 2012
Drogheda Wheelers are delighted to announce that their ever popular Mark Mullen League will commence on Monday night June 25th in Donore village. The event will cater for all abilities including newcomers as it is run on a handicap basis each night and all will get their chance, Also the youth riders will be catered for. The league will be run on Mondays June 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 23rd and the final round on 30th. There will be no league on Mon 16th July as we will be hosting Stage 1 of the rescheduled Leinster 3 day on the same circuit. Also on Sunday 29th July the club will be hosting the 16th running of the ''Coca Cola International Services Brendan Campbell Memorial'' which will cater for all including youth. More details of this event to follow. The Mark Mullen League will kick off each evening at 7 30pm and the sign on will be outside the school in Donore. Senior e3 and youths e1.Ambulance in attendance each night.
Gerard 086-8192205 gercampbell1@hotmail.com
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International Track Grand Prix - Saturday 7th July 2012
Eamonn Ceannt Stadium, Dublin, Ireland (Outdoor 460m)
1. Mens Omnium (Flying 200 - Scr - Mile Dash - 500m TT)
2. Womens Omnium (Scr - Points - Kilo Dash - 500m TT)
3. Mens Elite 10k
4. Womens Elite 6k
5. Mens Invitational Keirin
6. Womens Invitational Keirin
Pre Entry with Licence & UCI number Required by e-mail to trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
Cash Prizes for Stadium Records in 200 and 500
Prize list and record standards to be published later
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