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UNDER 23 TITLE: (Shane Stokes Aug 28) Seventy-two miles may have
passed beneath narrow-section tyres before the respite of the chequered flag,
but in essence yesterday’s under 23 national championships was settled in two
defining moments. First, an early breakaway consigned highly-tipped Mark Scanlon
to a supporting role, his crucial pre-race warmup made impossible by car
problems on the way to Newry. Second, a decisive lone attack by David
O’Loughlin with seven miles remaining caused a break-down of a different sort
for his three remaining breakaway companions. Crossing the line over a minute
clear, the performance served to illustrate just why O’Loughlin is seen as one
of the brightest prospects for Irish cycling. McCann 4th in France: (Gerard Cromwell Aug 27) David McCann continued his build up to next months Olympic road race with a 4th place finish in Saturdays Rouen-Gisers 1:12.1 ranked race in France. McCann came home 4th in a 7 man group, with U.C Perpignan Rousillon teammate Tommy Evans leading home the bunch @ 1'10" behind, continuing his good run of form from the recent Tour of Guadeloupe. The race was won by Denis Dugochet of the D.I.V.P.A team in France in a time of 3hrs 50'20". Irish Cyclist Found Positive: At a recent hearing conducted by the Irish Cycling Federation, a cyclist has been found guilty of using a banned substance, Ephedrine which is defined as a light stimulant. <Read ICF Press Release> Irish Team for
Belfast Dublin: Irish National
Team Director Ritchie Beattie has named the Ireland team for next weekend's
Irish News 50th Belfast - Dublin - Belfast Two-Day which celebrates the first
stage race in Ireland in 1950. The team includes Banbridge's Tommy Evans (Clarkes
Nissan) just back from the 10-day Tour de Guadeloupe where he finished 4th after
leading for three days. The rest of the team is David O'Loughlin (Zalf Foir)
winner of last weekend's 3-day Ras Connachta, Paddy Moriarty (Dublin Skip) and
Sligo's Mark Scanlon, the '98 World Junior Champion who has just signed
professional for Linda McCartney Foods. LEINSTER TEAM FOR THE BELFAST DUBLIN: 1. SHANE BAKER, 2.SHANE PRENDERGAST, 3.BRIAN LENNON, 4.PAUL HEALION, MANAGER ,TOMMY BAKER. More Irish
Teams:
TOUR OF PEAKS,
September 10, Brian Kenneally, Paddy Moriarty, David O'Loughlin, Mark Scanlon,
Tommy Evans GARHILL CUP: 1, Paul Griffin (Dan Morrissey); 2, B. Kenneally (Cidona Carrick); 3, A. Crowley (unattached); 4, V. Gleeson (West Clare); 5, M. O'Loughlin (Cidona Carrick)6, D. Nugent (Thermoking) 1st B: Kevin Martin (unattached) 1st Jnr: Mark Quigley (Mayo Wheelers) 1st Vet: Alex Carey (Eire Og) McQuaid calls it a day: (Aug 22) Due to a prolonged period of continual setbacks, National Under 23 champ, David McQuaid, will go into this weeks Under 23 Champs with the full knowledge that it will be his last race of the 2000 season. David,21, has been plagued by a blood virus all season which has stopped him from achieving peak form. David will race this weekend's espoir race to help his italian clubmate and in form rider, David O'Loughlin, to take over his crown. MORE ROAD NEWS: Irish cyclists have registered two good performances in races across the Irish sea. Paddy Moriarty of the Dublin Skip team, who was best Irish rider in 4th overall in this year’s FBD Milk Ras, won a stage of the Surrey League Revolutions 5 day. The Dubliner also placed third on two stages, and ended the race 6th overall behind home winner Gethin Butler. Susan O’Mara showed she had got good form out of the recent Junior Tour of Ireland when she finished 3rd in the bunch sprint which decided the Denbigh Women’s road race in Rhyl, Wales. EGM For This Saturday 26th has been CANCELLED - A letter from the ICF Secretary has been sent to the clubs today (Aug 23) - <More details Here> Irish Youth Team in Manchester <See Pictures Here> Grand Prix of Ireland: (Aug 22) Tosh Lavery of the Garda Motorway Team held of Colm Bracken of the scratch group to win the final Park race of the season. Results: 1 Tosh Lavery Garda Motorway, Colm Bracken Usher IRC, Ollie Gray Cycleways, Tim Ahern Bray Whls, Mark Kiernan Provision, Sean Bracken Usher IRC. 1st lady Lorraine Manning <See pictures Here> BIG
BROTHER WATCHING YOU: It’s
eviction time again in the Big Brother house. The game-show that has attracted
millions of fans in the U.K has seen numbers drop steadily for it’s Irish
version since the early 80’s, when it was at it’s peak. In those days,
country boy Sean and city slicker Stephen were the most popular duo in the
house, while Martin, Paul and Laurence also contributed their fair share to
attract the massive audience. <Gerard Cromwell Reports> Call For EGM This Saturday 26th - The ICF Secretary has informed the clubs of the federation that an EGM is to be called for this weekend <See Notice Here> Brendan Campbell Mem in Donore: 1 Shane Prenegast Usher IRC, 2 Mark Sittleton Clarke Nissan, 3 John Bann Lavery Clann Eireann, 4 Shane Baker Usher IRC, 5 Brendan Doherty Provision, 6 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan, 1st B Paul Reid Ravens CRC, 1st Jun Mark Quigley Mayo Whl, 1st Vet Michael Gallon Omagh Whl, 1st Lady Michelle Crinnon Usher IRC, U12: Niall Rock McNally Swords U14: Stephen McKenna Balbriggan CC U16: Keith Daly Drogheda Whl. European Road Race Under 23 Championships: <Some Pictures Here> McQuaid rejects latest findings on Tour de France: (AUG 16) Recent allegations that up to 45 per cent of cyclists in this year's Tour de France had tested positive for doping substances have been described by Pat McQuaid as mischievous and publicity-seeking. Read the full story in the Irish Times >> LEINSTER ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dunboyne (Aug 16) Results - 1 Paul Healion Usher IRC, 2 Robert Looby Cahills Naas, 3 Shane Baker Usher IRC, 4 Brian Lennon St. Teirnans, 5 Tim Aherne Bray Whl, 6 Sean Bracken Ùsher IRC 1st B Paul Reid Ravens CC 1st Jun Tin Aherne Bray whl 1st Vet Sean Bracken Usher IRC. Irish Veterans Cycling Association: The West Wicklow 100 Km. - The route is out from Tallaght, through Punchestown, and Kilcullen before turning east for the checkpoint at Dunlavin (approx. 30 miles) where refreshments will be available. The homeward route is through Ballymore Eustace so there are no mountain climbs involved, and just one steep hill, otherwise its relatively flat. Total distance approx. 60 miles. While its not a fun run it would be suitable for less experienced cyclists as the allocated time for the spin is 6 hours. Each participant will receive a souvenir medal. ICF Coaching courses: Level 1 and 2 & assimilation Courses: September and October 2000 For further details, and application forms Contact Irish Cycling Federation 619 North Circular Road Dublin 1 Phone 8551522
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JUNIOR TOUR IN STYLE: (Shane Stokes Aug 14) Kieran Page yesterday
became only the third rider to lead the Junior Tour from start to finish. The
English 17 year old, who won Tuesday’s opening 4 km time trial up Howth Head,
finally ended the 259 mile race with a 4 second advantage over Holland’s Freek
Folle, with Folle’s team-mate Norbert Poels third and Tim Cassidy best of the
Irish in fourth place. Elsewhere, David McCann and Tommy Evans continue to ride well in the Tour of Guadeloupe. Evans held the leaders yellow jersey for two stages early on in the 10 stage race and currently lies 4th overall, while Olympic-destined McCann won the 8th stage by over one minute. Brian Kenneally, meanwhile, won the 50 mile national time trial title with a storming ride of 1 hour 49 minutes 21 seconds for the test, which is within two minutes of the all-time record of Philip Collins. Promising young rider Paul Healion was second, a further 21 seconds in arrears. Event Website <Go Here> Crotty cup, Kilrush: 1, David O’Loughlin (Mayo Whl); 2, E. O’Donoghue (Carrick Cidona); 3, V. Gleeson (West Clare); 4, T. Barry (St. Finbarrs); 5, M. O’Loughlin (Carrick Cidona); 6, D. Lynch (Kanturk Credit Union) 1st B: John Hargon (unattached); 1st veteran: Paddy Power (Cidona Carrick) U16: Barry Woods (Killorglin Credit Union); U14: Tommy Moriarty (Killorglin Credit Union); U12: Evan Dennehy (Kanturk Credit Union) Tour of Armagh: 1, Mark Sittlington (Clarkes Nissan); 2, D. Easton (Maryland Wheelers); 3, S. Baker (Usher IRC); 4, M. Little (unattached); 5, M. Kiernan (Planet X); 6, R. Aiken (Banbridge) <See Pictures Here> Irish
50 mile Time-trial Championship: (By JIM TRAYNOR) Brian Kenneally
(Cidona Carrick Wheelers) successfully defended his 50 miles Irish time-trial
title in the Maryland Wheelers promotion on the Knockmore (Lisburn) - Airport
course, which depite the conditions had 30 starters, the best 50 field for some
years. On a wet and windy morning Kenneally's winning time of 1.49.21 was
less than two minutes slower than Phil Collins Irish record of 1.47.37 set on
much the same roads in 1992. Kenneally had only 21 seconds of a winning
margin over Paul Healion (Usher IRC) with 1.49.42. The bronze went to local
rider Ryan Hamilton (Phoenix CC) with a time of 1.54.13 in his first '50',
obviously following in the footsteps of older brother Scott, a former Irish
champion at the distance. In fourth place was '98 World Junior Champion
Mark Scanlon (CC Etupes) back to competition after breaking his elbow in a race
in France. In the Veterans championship Dave Woods (Usher IRC) took gold
with 2.00.49, the silver going to Russell Moreland (Northern Dave kane) and the
bronze to Brendan McCartan (Phoenix CC). Sheila Rafferty (Phoenix) was
first lady with a time of 2.20.37. The team went to the Phoenix CC trio of Ryan
Hamilton, John Rooney and Brendan McCourt with a time of 6.04.27.
MOTORWAY LEAGUE ROUND 3 Pheonix Park: (Aug 15) Results: 1 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 2 Peter Dunne Usher IRC, 3 Sean Bracken Usher IRC, 4 JP Hillard Dublin Skip, 5 John Peppard McNally Swords, 6 Keith Bannon Bray Whl Final Overall: 1 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 2 Peter Dunne Usher IRC, 3 Sean Bracken Usher IRC, 4 JP Hillard Dublin Skip, 5 Adrian Hedderman Carrick Cidona, 5 Robert Looby Cahills Naas. 1st B Paul Reid Ravens. 1st Jun Ollie Gray Cycleways. 1st Lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC. 1st Vet Sean Bracken Usher IRC <See Pictures Here> TOUR OF GUADALOUPE STAGE 4 RESULTS: 1 JM Robert France 3:48.41, 2 F Pena France +1.01, 3 D Bernal France +1.34, 4 Thomas Evans Ireland +1.37 STAGE 4 OVERALL: 1 F Pena France 13:58.28, 2 JM Robert France +29, 3 Thomas Evans Ireland +1.06, 4 D Bernal France +1.25, 5 J Winn Great Britain +2.46 Evans in yellow in Guadeloupe: (Aug 10) Irishmen Tommy Evans and David McCann are to the fore in the Tour of Guadeloupe in France this week. Evans finished 3rd on the first stage, 4th on the second and after a 15th place on stage three found himself in the yellow jersey of race leader, with U.C Perpignan Rousillon teamate McCann in 6th @ 1'14" and FBD Milk Ras winner Julian Winn in 8th overall @ 1'40". Even after another 4th placing on the next stage , the former FBD Milk Ras winner and National road Race Champion dropped to 3rd overall, 1'06" behind new leader Flobar Pena of France, with Winn creeping up the standings in 5th place @ 2'46" and McCann , winner of both the points and mountains competitions in this years Ras, dropping to12th overall @ 5'26". The Tour Of Guadeloupe runs from the 4th of August to the 15th. RE-RUNNING OF HISTORIC CYCLE RACE: (Jim Trainer August 2) A two-day cycle race from Belfast to Dublin and back, commemorating the first ever multi-stage race held in Ireland, will be held on the weekend of September 2/3 . In 1950 the Belfast to Dublin single day race, which had been running since 1947, was made into a two day event by adding a return leg and so became the first multi-stage cycle race in Ireland. This ground breaking event sparked a rask of imitations in the following years and only four years later in 1954 there were two week-long races being promoted, the Tour of Ireland and the Ras Tailteann. <Read More Here> LOUGHGLYNN CARNIVAL CLASSIC, MAYO: (Aug 7) 1, Mark Scanlon (CC Etupes); 2, A. Hedderman (Cidona Carrick); 3, M. O’Loughlin (Cidona Carrick); 4, N. Rondeau (Dan Morrissey); 5, N. Forde (Thermo King); 6, M. McNena (Sintofarm) 1st Vet: Tom O'Toole (Mayo Wheelers); 1st Junior: M. Quigley (Mayo Wheelers); 1st Lady: Margie Phillips (Lakeside Whlrs); 1st U16: Tom Cotter (Castlebar CC) WESTWOOD HOMES YOUTH TOUR, KILLORGLIN: (Aug 7) Category 3 Final G.C. 1, Edward Parker (Beauvale CC); 2, J. O'Sullivan (Killorglin Credit Union CC) at 1 min; 3, P. Todd (British Cycling) at 1 min 1 sec; 4, A. Wise (British Cycling Federation) at 1 min 4 secs; 5, G. Browne (Kanturk CUCC) at 2 mins 37 secs; 6, G. Pike (Clonmel CC) at 3 mins 33 secs. Category 2 Final G.C. Adam Petrie Armstrong (Ulster Cycling Federation); 2, A. O'Shea (Killorglin Credit Union CC) at 12 secs; 3, D. O Connor (Ireland) at 17 secs; 4, D. Watson (Northern Ireland Cycling Federation) at 34 secs; 5, P. Cullen (Dungarvan CC) at 53 secs; 6, D. Dunlop (Ulster Cycling Federation) at 55 secs. Category 1 Final G.C. 1, Stephen Enright (Leinster); 2, P. O'Brien (Ireland) at 9 secs; 3, M. Concannon (Killorglin Credit Union) at 15 secs; 4, P. Brady (Ireland) at 33 secs; 5, S. Adair (Ulster Cycling Federation) at 35 secsKENNEALLY SECOND IN WORLD-RANKED HAVANT GRAND PRIX: (Aug 6) Piltown cyclist Brian Kenneally made a successful return to the Irish team today when he placed second in the world-ranked Havant Grand Prix in Portsmouth. The FBD Milk Ras stage winner attacked after 65 of the 110 miles had elapsed and accompanied by Englishman Mark Lovatt, established a clear lead over the chasers. However, with Lovatt’s team mate John Tanner attempting to bridge the gap Kenneally was left to do all the pace-setting at the front, as Lovatt refused to contribute to the work. It meant that the finish was a foregone conclusion; Lovatt darted clear in the run-in to the finish, with Kenneally crossing the line 4 seconds later, but two and a half minutes ahead of a frustrated Tanner. Eugene Moriarty was next best of the Irish in 10th place. Paddy Moriarty was 13th and Stephen O’Sullivan 21st. O’LOUGHLIN, MANNING BEST OF THE IRISH IN EUROPEAN UNDER 23 CHAMPIONSHIPS: (Aug 6) Dublin cyclist Lorraine Manning proved best of the Irish in the European under 23 championships when she finished 34th in the women’s road race in Poland. In the men’s event, David O’Loughlin crossed the line in 49th position, part of a large group which came home 53 seconds behind winner Graziano Gasparre of Italy. Stephen Gallagher was the only other Irish finisher in 129th, as both Paul Healion and David McQuaid climbed off during the race. POWER 76TH IN WORLD CUP RACE: (Aug 6) Irish professional Ciaran Power was 76th in today’s HEW Cyclassics World Cup race in Germany, finishing in a group containing some of the world’s best cyclists which crossed the line 2 minutes and 11 seconds behind winner Gabriele Missaglia of Italy. German rider Erik Zabel finished 4th in the 251 kilometre race and consolidates his clear lead in the world cup standings. HAVANT GRAND PRIX, ENGLAND: (Aug 6) 1, Mark Lovatt (ProVision) 110 miles in 4hrs 26 mins 32 secs; 2, Brian Kenneally (IRELAND) at 3 secs ; 3, John Tanner (ProVision) at 2 mins 31 secs; 10, E. Moriarty (IRELAND); 13 P. Moriarty (IRELAND); 21 S. O’Sullivan (IRELAND) FBD MILK RÁS MAY BECOME WORLD RANKING EVENT: FBD Milk Rás race organizer Dermot Dignam is shortly expected to decide whether to go ahead with plans to secure world ranking status for the round-Ireland cycling race. Dignam, who has organized the nine day event since 1979, is presently in discussion with sponsors and the Irish Sports Council regarding what he terms the ‘substantial’ increase in race budget which would be required. <MORE> Underage Coaching Strategy Plan for the future, A report on a meeting with underage representatives to discuss the development of strategy plan for underage coaching. (Your Views are welcomed) <See Report Here> GENE MORIARTY MEMORIAL: (Aug 6) 1, Martin O’Loughlin (Cidona Carrick) 60 miles in 2 hrs 16 mins 45 secs; 2, D. Lynch (Kanturk) at 15 secs; 3, Kieran McMahon (Dan Morrissey); 4, V. Gleeson (West Clare); 5, D. Lynch (Kanturk) all same time; 6, S. McIlroy (Cidona Carrick) at 30 secs Junior: Barry Meade (Kanturk); Unplaced senior B: 1, Shane Flemming (Arrow); 2, C. Kenneally (Triton). Unplaced veteran: 1, Paddy Power (Cidona Carrick); 2, K. O’Leary (Triton)KLONDYKE CUP: (Aug 6) 1, Mark Sittlington (Clarkes Nissan) ; 2, Brian Lennon (St. Tiernan’s); 3, R. Looby (Cahills Naas); 4, F. Mc Cormack (Newbridge); 5, P. Butler (Clarke Nissan); 6, M. Kiernan (Provision) 1st B: B. Nichols (Dan Morrissey); 1st Vet: K. Gallagher (Garda Motorway) MOUNT NUGENT FESTIVAL RACE: 1, Tosh Lavery (Garda Motorway); 2. C. Murphy (McKenna Fireplaces); 3, P. Dunne (Usher IRC); 4, R. Looby (Cahills Naas); 5, C. Sweetman (Stamullen); 6, G. McQuaid (Emerald) 1st B: Jonathan Reidy (Newbridge Cutlery); 1st junior: P. Duffy (Kilcullen) SEAN
BRACKEN WINS MOURNE 3 Day: Stage 4 Results
- 1 Monaghan,Barry Newry Wheelers 2h45'42", 2 Lane,David Usher IRC @
02", 3 Bracken,Sean Usher IRC @ 03" Final
Overall: 1 2h45'45" Bracken,Sean Usher IRC 7h23'57", 2
2h45'44" Lane,David Usher IRC @ 05", 3 2h45'46" Brady,Tony Cavan
CC @ 48" <Stage 4 Results Here> Monie Nolan Memorial: (Aug 2) Avoiding the crashes which littered the opening miles of a wet Monie Nolan Memorial, Adrian Hedderman from the Cidona Carrick club was the clear winner of the Balscadden race. Hedderman had forged clear with four others when a number of riders, including 1999 FBD Milk Ras winner Philip Cassidy, came to grief shortly after the start. The quintet successfully held off a ten man chasing group until the conclusion of the high speed race, where Hedderman got the better of Chris Green and Tim Cassidy. Results: 1, Adrian Hedderman (Cidona Carrick Wheelers); 2, C. Green (Clann Eireann); 3, T. Cassidy (Finglas Ravens); 4, J. Leonard (Navan Avonmore); 5, P. Dunne (IRC Usher Insulations); 6, A. Crowley (Unattached) 1st Veteran: Jim Cassidy (Garda Motorway) Under 12: 1, Colm Enright (Aqua IRC); 2, M. Daly (Drogheda Wheelers); 3, N. Rock (Swords Mc Nally Joinery) Under 14: 1, Stephen Mc Kenna (Balbriggan Cycling Club); 2, C. Kelly (Aqua IRC); 3, D. Ward (Aqua IRC) <Pictures Here> |
