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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 3:10:13 PM |
SEAN NOLAN MEATH GP
A1/A2 Race 75 miles
1st Fiachra O'Muire Did Dunboyne 2:53:27
2nd Conor Murphy EuroCycles @ st
3rd Robin Kelly Waterford Racing @ 5 secs
4th David Walsh Slaney CC @ st
5th Colm Bracken Murphy Surveys
6th Brendan Whelan Cycling Pursuits
7th Derek Finnegan Liverpool Century
8th Daniel Clifford DID Dunboyne
9th Javan Nulty DID Dunboyne
10th John Horgan Dan Morrissey Speedy Spokes
Unplaced A2
1st Paul Flynn Iverk Produce Carrick Wheelers
2nd John Mason DID Dunboyne
3rd Declan Byrne Navan Avonmore
A3 Race 84km
Photo Finish could not split 1st and 2nd so a dead heat was declared
1st Eoin Morton UCD
1st Barry Griffin Comeragh CC
3rd Ciaran McKenna Emerald CC
4th John Maguire SERC
5th Shane O'Donoghue W.R.C
6th Rory Farrell Staggs Lucan
Unplaced Juniors
1st Craig Arrigan DTC Orwell Wheelers
2nd Ciaran Campbell Drogheda Wheelers
3rd Aidan Wall Navan Avonmore
A4 Race 84Km
1st Jim O Rourke Western Lakes
2nd Ray Coogan Stamullen Fast Lane
3rd Karol Lynskey Bohermeen CC
4th Patrick Smith Dublin University
5th Ben Delaney Wexford Wheelers
6th Kenneth Berry Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar
Womens National League 84km
1st Sara Ortiz Black Rose Racing
2nd Melanie Spath Cycleways
3rd Amy Brice Phoenix CC
4th Eve McCrystal Garda CC
5th Francine Meehan Tullamore CC
6th Anne Dalton DTC Orwell Wheelers
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BRAY WHEELERS' PROMOTIONS, (Saturday 9th June)
Roundwood, Co. Wicklow.
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| Gael Houreau (VC ECKwersHeim) winning the Christy McManus in Roundwood |
The Bray Wheelers CC certainly pulled out all the stops for their three pronged promotion yesterday with a full programme for the underage in the highest village in Ireland, Roundwood. Plus the Roundwood Grand Prix and the centre piece of the promotion the Christy McManus Memorial were on the menu.
Unfortunately, an accident occurred in the final meters of the Roundwood Grand Prix won by David Fitzsimons of the the Murphy Surveyors Apex Builders and Kilcullen CC. This was David's first ever success in an open race and he was a very happy camper with the win. “I have been off the bike for the last number of weeks because of illness, but this was a great tonic today,” as he celebrated with his manager Liam Walker and several of his team mates.
The event was held over five laps of an 11 kilometer circuit in and around Roundwood. Despite many attempts by the 46 competitors and an undulating course with the finish on a long stretch of road which divides the filter beds and the reservoir, it was Fitzsimons who got his wheel in front on a day he'll long remember as his day in the sun.
But unfortunately in the mad dash to the line, a number of cyclists crashed to the ground. Thankfully, the Order of Malta Ambulance crew were on site and treated the injured accordingly with one cyclist brought to hospital as a precautionary measure. He was detained overnight in St. Vincent’s Hospital purely for observation. His injuries were not life threatening according to a spokesperson
The incident in the Roundwood Grand Prix was held up for over an hour as the organisation, Bray Wheelers awaited an ambulance to cover the Christy McManus.
This event was won in fine style by Gael Houreau from the Velo Club Eckwersheim. Gael a French man was also like Fitzsimons having his first ever success. Currently he is in Ireland on a six month apprentice stint based in Athlone. “I have had a number of placings but today was special. Good course, good organisation and also they had good weather, not like the last few days,” said Gael.
It was intended to have seven laps of the 11kms circuit which was used earlier in the day. But because of the unavoidable delay the decision was to reduce it to six laps.
The A3's which included the winner Houreau were give n a two and half minute advantage on the A2's.
But, the A2's literally started on the wrong foot when they failed to follow the course after three kilometers, but they quickly made amends. Further on they encountered two horses on the course which severely hampered their progress. Admittedly despite this inconvenience there were no hysterics with their plight of a safe passage. They to a cyclist remained calm and collective and within a minute they were on their way. But, unfortunately by race end the A3's had maintained a two minute advantage on the first A2 home, John Mason of DID Dunboyne CC.
Fermoy CC were again dominant in the underage section with wins for Eoin Birchall in the Under 12 section. Dion McCarthy also from the Fermoy CC came up trumps in the Under 14's. In the under 16's Sorrento's Fintan Ryan showed the way with a win. Of course Fintan would have had an advantage as he lives in the area, but the previous Saturday on the track he was also in the winners enclosure. As they say 'success breeds success.'
Christy McManus Memorial - 66Kms
Sponsored by Duffs of Bray
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| Christy McManus winner Gael Houreau from France with Bray Wheelers Chairman Mark Murphy |
1 Gael Houreau (Velo Club, ECKwersHeim, France)
2 Mark Gunning (Waterford CC)
3 Graham Thomas (Stagg Cycles Lucan CC)
4 John Doris (Epic MTB)
5 Mike Millar (Phoenix CC - McConvey Cycles)
6 Cian Dwyer (Dungarvan CC)
1st Fastest A2: John Mason (DID Dunboyne CC)
2nd Fastest A2: Art McManus (South Dublin CC)
3rd Fastest A2: Mark Nugent (Waterford CC
1st unplaced Veteran: Rob Magee (Bray Wheelers CC)
1st unplaced Junior: Danny Bruton (DID Dunboyne CC)
2nd unplaced Junior: Craig Arrigan (Dundrum TC Orwell Wheelers CC
1st unplaced Bray Wheeler: Sean O'Tuathaill
Roundwood Grand Prix - (A4 plus Juniors) 55kms
1 David Fitzsimons (Murphy Surveyors);
2 Alan Brosnan (Dublin Wheelers CC);
3 David McCann (Park Wheelers CC);
4 Dermot Gough (Dungarvan CC);
5 Cathal Murray (Naas CC);
6 Kenneth Berry (LSW).
Pictures by Peter Purfield
ROUNDWOOD GP YOUTH RACES
Under 12
1 Eoin Birchall, (Fermoy CC);
2 Jack McCarthy (Fermoy CC);
3 Will Ryan (Bray Wheelers CC);
4 Liam Hanley (Navan Avonmore CC);
5 Laura Birchall (Fermoy CC);
6 Elliott Young (Slaney CC).
Under 14
1 Dion McCarthy (Fermoy CC);
2 Adam Thatcher (Slaney CC);
3 Reece Young (Slaney CC);
4 Emily Birchall (Fermoy CC);
5 Fionn Jordan (Slaney CC).
Under 16
1 Fintan Ryan Sorrento CC);
2 Anthony Clarke (Bray Wheelers CC);
3 George Graham (Ballymena CC);
4 Jack O'Connor Dundrum TC Orwell Wheelers CC);
5 Jude Roche Newbridge CC;
6 Dermot White (Stagg Cycles Lucan CC.
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JOHN HOLIAN CUP
Paul O'Connell, the military man and not the rugby giant of Munster out maneuvered his cycling companions in the Holian Cup in the Neale, Co. Mayo on Friday evening.
For a time the organisation were troubled by the weather conditions. Thankfully they held their nerve and the response of 73 competitors was indeed a tonic, with just a windy evening casing little concern.
The event was over 5 laps of 7 miles, with a generous handicap of fourteen minutes between the first and last on the start line. Charles Prendergast Cunga CC fresh from the recent Ras showed he was in form with Thomas Fallon Seven Springs away for a full lap before their escape was ended. But the sting in the tail was that the advantage swung in favour of the limit group who were now in the ascendancy. Up front ex Mayo football selector Kieran Gallagher from Swinford CC and Limerick’s Paul O Connell of Cycle for Sick Children club swung clear..
On the final lap gap, Gallagher and O'Connell were ahead by over two minutes.In a sporting gesture the pair crossed the finishing line arms held aloft in victory, but the camera was called into play with the Limerick man getting the verdict.
Next home was Charles Prendergast who just had that extra zip to get the final podium lace ahead of Galway Bay's Liam Frawley.
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| Holian Cup prize Winners;- Back row Paul Lydon,Charles Prendergast 3rd, Paul OConnell 1st, Liam Frawley 4th, Declan Lydon sponsor, Liam Corcoran 5th, Thomas Fallon 6th, Michael Brady 8th, Jason Prendergast |
Results
1st Paul O'Connell C4SC
2nd Kieran Gallagher Swinford CC
3rd Charles Prendergast Cunga CC
4th Liam Frawley Galway Bay CC
5th Liam Corcoran Castlebar CC
6th Thomas Fallon Seven Springs
7th Michael Brady Covey Westport
8th Jason Prendergast Cunga CC
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PARACYCLING TT IN CORK
C/o Terry O'Neill Blarney Cycling Club
The sun came out on the 34 competitors in Rathpeacon near Blarney today for the Blarney CC and Rebel Wheelers, Invacare time trial for para cycling. 5 hand cycles took to the line with UCI world champion Mark Ronan taking 1st Darrell Erwin 2nd and Declan Slevin 3rd in the H1-H2
Paul Tobin took 1st in the H3-H4. In the C1-C3 Enda Smyth took 1st and Chris Burns in 2nd .
The C4-C5 was taken by Billy Walsh with Jerry Towey 2nd and Dominic Walis.
One of the highlights of the day was Diana White and Blarney man Mick O'Mahony winning in the tandem, with Mick as pilot, Diana took 1st lady tandem, and Mick has found a new calling blasting to a fine 4th best time on the day overall.
The best Time on the day went to the mens tandem pair of John Goldrick and Denis Toomey who covered the 22k in 33-33. 2nd in the tandem was Martin Gordon and Karl Kiely.
The Rebel Wheelers all took to the road over a shorter course and were all cheered home by the crowd on the line. Mark and other members of para cycling Ireland, cycled with the kids to encourage them along.
All the kids were presented medals at the end and a lot of fun was had by all. A big thanks to Jerry O’Regan from the Rebel Wheelers for organising all the kids and I hope they will be inspired by the athletes that took part in the race to take part in the paralympics.
Food and refreshments were put on by the Rebel Wheelers, so a big thank you to all who made cakes and Pauline for the sandwiches and Brian Osborne for the water and coke etc.
The fine weather made the day and the feedback from the riders was that the course was good but the headwind on the way out made it tough. Some had traveled 3hrs to get here today and goes to show the hard work these athletes put in to their sport. A big thanks to them all.
Big thanks to the lads in Blarney CC for marshals, lead car, motorbike time keeping and the man on the mic Danny (the new Ted) Connolly
Big thanks Frank O Leary and Denis Toomey paracycling Ireland, and com for the day Brian Jordan.
We can’t forget the Rathpeacon school, the red cross for the ambulance and the Gardai as we couldn’t run the event without them.
Para cycling TT (Provisional results)
1 John Golderick & Denis Toomey B 33.33
2 Enda Smyth C3 34.47
3 Billy Walsh C4 35.01
4 Diane Walsh & Michael O'Mahony BW 35.32
5 Martin Gordan & K Kiley BM36.45
6 Gerry Twohig C4 37.01
7. D Walls C5 37.11
8. Chris Burns C3 38.17
9. D Irwin H2 41.49
10. Mark Rohan H1 44.22
11. P Cummisky C4 53.57
12. Declan Slevin H2 55.09
13. Paul Tobin H3 58.13
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Enniskillen Criterium
Friday 8th June
Results.
1st Mark Buchanan North Pole CC
2nd Dane Dunlop Lakeland CC
3rd Tony Brady Franco Racing (California)
4th Derek Finnegan Liverpool Century RC
5th Ivan Reid Omagh Wheelers
5th Tim O'Regan DID Dunboyne CC
Most Aggressive rider : Tony Brady
Primes :
1. Tony Brady
2. Mark Buchanan
3. Mark Buchanan
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