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Emyvale Grand Prix - (May 27) <See Pictures Here> Queries raised about Irish junction designs: (By Shane Foran May 22) The Galway Cycling Campaign have released an information sheet on the implications of Irish junction design practices for road safety. "The idea is to inform the public about the most common types of junction collisions, so that road users can identify problem locations and take appropriate action." Says Shane Foran GCC safety officer. The cyclists are focussed on collisions between cars and cyclists but the issues raised apply to other collisions. A comparison of UK and Irish design guidance has thrown up concerns regarding longstanding Irish practice. <Read More Here> Kingswood Festival Road Race - 1.8 GBR: (May 20) 1 Dion Merk (Ned) Cycling 2000 3.22.56 2 Bart Kerkdijk (Ned) Cycling 2000 3 Richard Sutcliffe (GBr) Great Britain 4 Alex Coutts (GBr) Midlothian Racing Team 5 Tim Cassidy (Irl) Ireland Genesis Mullingar Grand Prix: (May 20) Results Senior B 1. Aidan Yeates Usher IRC. 2. Fergal Cahill Banteer 3. Anto Moran Finglas Ravens 4. Alan Burke Naas 5. Michael Devins Eire Og Sligo 6. Seamus Kennedy Navan R.C. Vets: 1st Aidan Ryan Sorento 2nd Terry Ferris Dublin Whls Junior 1st Niall O'Shea CycleWays 2nd Philip Roche CycleWays 1st Local David Cleary Lakeside Wheelers Under 16: 1. Keith Daly Drogheda 2. Shane O'Halloran Duhallow Wheelers 3. Danny O'Connor Kanturk C.C. Under 14: 1. Urban Monks Bray Wheelers 2. Maurice O'Brien Kanturk C.C. 3. Billy Cronin Duhallow Wheelers Under 12: 1. Gavin Pyke Clonmel C.C. 2. Evan Dennehy Kanturk C.C. 3. Aaron Henrey <See Pictures of Mullingar GP Here> <Race Report by Dave Walsh Here> Men of the Rás: (By Gerard Cromwell May 15) Since its inception in 1953, the FBD MILK RÁS has grown into one of the best amateur stage races in the world today. It regularly attracts the cream of the world's cyclists and can boast of being a breeding ground for top professionals and even future Tour De France stage winners. <Read More Here> Top Class Field Assembled for FBD Milk Rás: (By Gerard Cromwell May 14) With this year’s FBD Milk Ras due to start on Sunday next in Navan, Ireland’s top cyclists are fine-tuning their bikes and their bodies in readiness for the challenge ahead. The eight-day international event promises to be one of the best yet, with a record number of foreign teams attracted to the Ras by its newly acquired world ranking status. <Read More Here>
The two were in a 15-man group which went away after the start but broke up on the climb of the Spelga Pass taken by Robbie Bryson (Phoenix CC). There were still 10 in front at the start of the final climb between Rostrevor and Hilltown when Kane and Stewart broke away. Owen Jeffries (Northern) took the KOM and Northern the team prize. Results: 1, Paul Kane (Northern Dave kane Cycles) 3.05.39; 2, B. Stewart (Phoenix CC) at 39 secs; 3, C. Brown (Orchard Whs.) at 2.40; 4, C. Greene (Clann Eireann); 5, O. Jeffries (Northern Dave Kane); 6, G. Cranston (Northern Dave Kane); 7, G. Crory (Newry Haldane Fisher); 8, R. Bryson (Phoenix CC) all same time; 8, B. Doherty (Provision) at 3.24; 10, J. Dempsey (Classic Walls) s.t. Junior: Niall O'Shea (Cycleways). Veteran: Sean McIlroy (Carrick Cidona). Team: Northern Dave Kane Cycles (Kane, Jeffries, Cranston). <See Pictures Here> KEN O'KEEFEE IN FERMOY: (May 13) 1 Barry Meade Kanturk Credit Union 2 Michael Storan Limerick CC 3 Pat Meneahy Dungarvan Credit Union 4 Russell Tracey St Finbarrs Triton 5 Laurent Domoulin Kanturk Credit Union 6 Colm Kenneally Leeside Douglas 1st Jun Paudi O'Brien Kanturk Credit Union 1st Vet Paddy Power Cidona Carrick U16 Shane O'Halloran Duhallow Safari U14 Owen White Blackwater CC U12 Gavin Pike Clonmel CC. McCanns teammates suspended/ Hamburger has his chips: (By Gerard Cromwell May 12) Four riders, including three of David McCann's CCC-Mat teammates were not allowed start todays Course De La Paix. . Bjorn Glasner of Telekom and Piotr Prydzial, Ondre Sosenka, Marcin Gebka all CCC-Mat were deemed to have a high haematocrit level. Bo Hamburger was today sacked by his CSC-World-On-Line team for being the first rider to fail the new EPO urine test. Hamburger won the classic Fleche-Wallone in 1998, was second in the 1997 World Road Race Championships and previously wore the yellow jersey of race leader in the 1998 Tour De France, taking the jersey the day after the Tour left Ireland. the Societe Du Tour De France say this incident will not affect CSC's invitation to ride the 2001 Tour. I wonder what Mr. Pantani will have to say abou that? Hamburger tested positive in an out of competition test on 19th April this year. TOMMY GIVAN MEMORIAL, HILLSBOROUGH: (By Jim Trainor May 12) The 100 kms. Tommy Givan Memorial at Hillsborough was won by Brendan Doherty Provision, 33 seconds ahead of Gary Cranston (Banbridge CC). Doherty was in a break which went away on the second of five laps and he attacked to go clear on his own half-way round the final circuit. RESULTS: 1, Brendan Doherty (Provision) 2.27..02; 2, G. Cranston (Northern Dave kane) at 33 secs; 3, S. Hanna (Banbridge CC); 4, D. Easton (Maryland Whs.); 5, B. Stewart (Phoenix CC); 6, J. Dempsey (Classic Walls); 7, M. Greer (Maryland Whs.); 8, A. Smith (Maryland Whs.), all same time. Second cats.: 1, David Gardiner (Apolo CRT); 2, C. Campbell (Newry Whs.). Juniors: 1, Edward Smith (Ards CC); 2, R. Connor (Ballymena Scott RC). Veterans: 1, Brian Holmes (VC Glendale); 2, A. Cranston (East Antrim Audi). McCann continues Rás build-up: (By Gerard Cromwell May 9) David McCann finished a respectable 29th on the mountain time trial stage of the Tour of Slovenia today. The Irish champion lost 5'21" to Russian stage winner Faat Zakirov of Italian squad Amore et Vita-Berretta. McCann's CCC-Mat teammate Luca Belluomini finished 8th on the stage and now lies in 7th place overall 3'18" down on yellow jersey Zakirov. McCann now lies a respectable 5'21" down in 26th place overall out of 115 riders. (May 8) Irish champion David McCann continues his build-up to this year's FBD Milk Ras with the Tour of Slovenia this week. McCann finished 36th, safely in the main field in todays 190 kilometre trek from Caltes to Betinci. The stage ended in a bunch sprint with Mapei's Stefano Zanini taking the stage and the first yellow jersey. The race finshes on the 13th and includes a 16.5 kilometre mountain time trial on Thursday to the top of the 1520 metre high summit at Rogla. TOUR OF ITALY STAGE WINNER McKENZIE LEADS FOREIGN CHALLENGE: (By Shane Stokes May 8) Following last week's announcement of the strongest-ever foreign line-up for this month's FBD Milk Rás, it has been confirmed today that Tour of Italy stage winner David McKenzie will spearhead the professional Swiss team GS Ficonseils in the 8 day event. <Read More Here>
Pat Kenneally from Dungarven CC won the sprint and Michael Concannon from Killorglin Credit Union CC retained the Yellow Jersey. Results: Stage four, May 7th, 55 miles: 1. Pat Kenneally, Dungarven CC, 2. John Murphy, Fermoy CC, 3. Thos Lavery, Garda Motorway 4. John Dempsey, Dungarven CC 5. David Rawlings, Usher, Irish Road Club, 6. Nicky Butler, Cidona Carrick. Unplaced Junior: Paudi O'Brien, Kanturk Credit Union CC First Vet: Thos Lavery, Garda Motorway Unplaced Vet: Kevin O'Leary, St. Finbarrs, Triton Ladies: Lorraine Manning, Usher, Irish Road Club. General Classification: 1. Michael Concannon, Killorglin Credit Union CC, 4.40.05 2. Stephen Enright, Usher Irish Road Club, + 3 secs. 3. David Rrawlings, Usher, Irish Road Club, + 6 secs. 4. John Dempsey, Dungarven CC, + 7 secs 5. Paudi O'Brien, Kanturk CUCC, + 11 secs 6. Paul Cristopher, Banteer CC, + 11 secs. First Vet: Tosh Lavery, Garda Motorway. Unplaced Vet: Sean McElleroy, Cidona Carrick Unplaced Junior: Eoin Stephens, Usher Irish Road Club. Ladies: Lorraine Manning, Usher, Irish Road Club. CLIFDEN GRAND PRIX: (May 7) 1 S Kelly Newbridge Cutlery 2 D Brennan Castlebar CC 3 D Freeman Eire Og CC 4 A Carey Eire Og CC 5 D Woods Western Lakes 6 J Daly Limerick CC O'LOUGHLIN WINS STAGE 1: (By Ciaran McKenna ICF PR May 5) The Tour of Ulster got underway after all the specticulation over the foot and mouth dicease. In the 65 mile stage, a break of 15 riders got away going over the Spalga climb, they gained a maxium of over 2 minutes but were realed in at the finish back down to 45 sec. The eventual winner Martin O'Loughlin left the group with 1km to go and held on to win by 2 seconds from the two Kerrymen Paul Griffin and Ras Mumhan winner Eugene Moriarty. <See Pictures Here> Results: 1 Martin O'Loughlin Carrick Cidona 2:27'54" 2 Paul Griffin GSM Racing @02" 3 Eugene Moriarty Cycleways @same 4 Brendan Doherty Provision @same 5 Ray Clarke Classic Walls @same 6 Paddy Moriarty Dublin Skip @same 7 Eddie O'Donoghue Carrick Cidona @same 8 Philip Finnegan Cycleways @same. KOH Paul Griffin GSM Racing 1st B David Gardiner Apollo CC.
Killarney's prospects under consideration: (By Shane Stokes May 4) The prospect of Ireland hosting the World Cycling Championships in 2004 remains in limbo with the news that Jim McDaid will make a decision later this year concerning government support for the event. Read the full story in the Irish Times Here >> FOUR PROFESSIONAL TEAMS AMONGST RECORD FBD MILK RAS FIELD: (By Shane Stokes May 2) The strongest ever line up for the FBD Milk Rás was today announced by Minister for Tourism and Sport Dr James McDaid. Four professional squads will line out in this year's race, namely the Swiss Fisconseils outfit, Team HSBC from South Africa, Legia-Bazliszek from Poland and Canadian team Jet Fuel Coffee. <Full Report Here> Good performance for Gill: (May 2) Geraldine Gill and other women got away with 40km to go in a 50k race and ended up in a sprint between them. Geraldine was just beating to the line and had to settle for 2nd place. The race was in Locarn, France on May 1st and had 30 starters. Irish Under 23 team for Tour of Ulster: (May 2) Shane Prendergast, Thomas Hogan, Denis Lynch, Sean Lacey & Gary Cranson. Re: Irish Times declines to print rebuttal of anti-cyclist articleHi Peter / and IrishCycling.com readers In a recent opinion piece
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TOUR OF
THE MOURNES:
(By Jim Trainor May 13) Paul Kane (Northern Dave Kane
Cycles) won the 125 kms Tour of the Mournes in Newry
leaving breakaway companion Brian Stewart in the final
miles.
Corkman
Newspaper Three-day:
promoted by Kanturk Credit Union CC: (May 7) In spite of
a long succession of unsuccessful attacks over a hilly
route, the main bunch ended together in the final stage
of the Corkman Newspaper Three-day, promoted by Kanturk
Credit Union CC.
Corkman
Newspaper / Duhallow 3 Day:
(Stage 2 35 Miles May 6) Michael Concannon from
Killorglin Credit Union CC retains his yellow jersey by
a slim, three second margin, going into the final stage
of the Corkman Newspaper three-day event that is being
promoted by Kanturk Credit Union CC. In today's stage,
Concannon missed a break of eight riders that came in
twenty seconds ahead of the bunch. The stage was won by
home rider, Paudi O'Brien. Results: 1,
Paudi O'Brien, Kanturk CUCC 2, Brian Lynch, Leeside CC.
3, John Murphy, Fermoy CC 4, John Dempsey, Dungarven CC.
5, Stephen Enright, Usher Irish Road Club 6, David
Rawlings, Usher, Irish Road Club. Junior: Barry Meade,
Kanturk Credit Union CC. Vet. Tosh Lavary, Garda
CC Ladies: Lorraine Manning, Usher, Irish Road
Club Team: Kanturk Credit Union CC. General
Classification: Michael Concannon, Killorglin Credit
Union CC, 2.44.54 Stephen Enright, Usher Irish Road
Club, + 3 secs. David Rawlings, Usher, Irish Road Club,
+ 6 secs. John Dempsey, Dungarven CC, + 7 secs Paudi
O'Brien, Kanturk CUCC, + 11 secs Paul Cristopher,
Banteer CC, + 11 secs. Teams: 1, Kanturk Credit Union
CC, 8.15.26 2, Usher, Irish Road Club, 8.15.31