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Father’s All Ireland Cycle Challenge
Father’s All Ireland Cycle Challenge in Memory of Daughter Anna A father is undertaking the mammoth challenge of cycling a circuit of Ireland in eight days in tribute to his daughter who passed away almost three years ago from a brain tumour.Randal McAllister from Kilrea in Co. Derry along with good friends Paul Donnelly &…
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Results of St Patrick’s Day Races in Donegal and Ballymacash
While St Patrick may not have turned over the sunny side of the stone, the bitterly cold weather did not deter riders turning out for the two races held in Burt Donegal and Ballymacash in Lurgan. In Donegal North Pole CC promoted a series of races covering the junior and senior categories. Mark Potts of…
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Potts Takes McCann Cup for Second Weekend Victory
The 16th edition of the McCann Cup took place in dry, but bitterly cold conditions at Fintona on Sunday 18th March. A record number of entries from across the north and south travelled to Fintona for the popular race sponsored by Ballmore Services. A full suite of races was on offer including Womens, Masters, A4, A3 and…
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Newry Wheelers Defend their TTT Title in Style
The Newry Wheelers squad of Des Woods, Sean Featherstone, Colm Quinn and Aidan Bingham descended on Ballymena tonight with coach Barry Monaghan in tow to defend their Ulster Team Time Trial Champions title from all comers. Racing past the finishing post with a time of 48:04 for the 25 mile distance they were a good…
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Call Eireann Youth Crit 29th June
Clann Eireann will be promoting a series of crits for young riders on Friday 29th June. There will be racing for U10’s, U12’s U14’s and16’s and both boys and girls will be catered for. There will also be a novice race for beginners. The event will take place in Lurgan Park with sign-on from 6.00pm…
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O’Malley Scanlon Insurance Brokers Doochary Cycle Report
Over 60 cyclists took part in the O’Malley Scanlon Insurance Brokers Doochary Charity Cycle which took place last Sunday. This year the cycling event, which was organised by Four Masters Cycling Club, was raising money for the Good and New Cancer Bus which transports patients to and from Galway for cancer treatment and depends on…
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National Time Trial Route Details Revealed + Test TT
Details of this year’s National Championship time trial course were revealed by Race Director Stevie McKenna at the recent launch event in Omagh. The course, which is based on a single 23 mile loop, breaks from traditional flat routes and features a challenging and hilly profile with almost 1000ft of climbing. McKenna said it’s going…
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Fun Crit Series For Youth Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night sees the start of a Fun Crit trio series for youth riders. Phoenix CC, North Down CC and Apollo CT have come together to organise three crits for Youth riders in safe off road venues. Tomorrow night sees North Down host the first in the series at Kirkistown race course. Phoenix CC take…
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Newry 3 Day Now Open for Entry
Newry wheelers are promoting the 29th edition of the Newry 3 day on Friday 1st July to Sunday 3rd July. The race is open to A1 Vets, A2, A3 and Junior riders only. Due to restrictions on the race the Newry 3 day has a cap on numbers so it is essential to get your…
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Celtic Chrono Launched at Stormont
Local cyclists lined up this week at Stormont to participate in the launch of the Celtic Chrono due to take place in May. This will be the only pre-Olympic Cycling event in the north. Cycling as a growth sport was well represented. Amy Brice of Phoenix CC and Claire Oakley (WXC World Racing) represented women…
