Have a look back 40 years, at the days when the first major cycle race of the season in Ireland was the 'Jack Woodcock' in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

This video is taken at the 21st edition of the race back in March 1986. It features the Race Organiser Joe McCormack, the Commentator Paddy Fitzsimons and many great volunteers who gave so much time to the sport over the years.

Apologies for the picture quality. Although I re-published it at higher resolution to try improve it, the video was copied from a very old VHS tape. In saying that, some people may like to see this event from the past as there is not much video footage is available.

Jack Woodcock Memorial - Phoenix Park, Dublin - 3rd March 1986
Organised by: the Eagle Racing Club - Race distance: 50 miles (25x2mile laps)

Race Result
1st Bernard McCormack, Finglas Ravens
2nd Shane Clarke, Ace CC / Rosengren
3rd Paul McCormack, Eagle Racing Team
4th Laurence Roche, Tara Road Club
5th Mick Cahill, Bray Wheelers

This video features:

Race Organiser: Joe (JJ) McCormack
Race PA: Paddy Fitzsimons
Race Staff: Paddy Sullivan, John Flanagan, Noel O'Brien, Sean Fox, Brian McCormack
Race Commissionaire: Tony Madden
Irish Team Manager: Brendan Madden


Video / Editing by Peter Purfield