March 29, 2009
Another enjoyable day on the tour. Just over 70kms and a climb over Forth Mountain to warm us up for the final blast for the finish line in Enniscorthy. ( Lots of glum faces above when we discovered the Mountain Bar was’nt an early house!)Â
Short video from today (The Mylie Kavanagh Show!)
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March 28, 2009
As usual the Des Hanlon proved a hard days work with Alan Galavan getting the clubs best result as 4th overall and 1st unplaced S3 in the combined race. Alan has accumulated 6 points in his first month of bike racing and will soon be in the S2 category at this rate!Â
Alex rode the A/B [...]
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March 25, 2009
All at Slaney CC would wish to send their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Martin Tobin who died suddenly yesterday. Martin, brother of the late Eddie Tobin, was a popular member of the club in the late seventies and eighties and enjoyed racing and touring with the club.
Arrangements: Removal from Crosbie’s funeral home today at 7.30pm to St [...]
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March 22, 2009
Good turnout in the sunshine again today – even the hairy legs are starting to reappear! Â Sunday Tours leave the Duffry at 10am SHARP every Sunday – all welcome.
March 21, 2009
Well done to Murry McDonald who came out on top in our winter touring league. Murry was presented with his prize, a Minoura home trainer, by touring league sponsor Paul Nolan at Kenny for Bikes this morning. 2nd place was taken by Mylie Kavanagh while Mick Byrne took third and both were presented with gift vouchers [...]
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March 20, 2009
…..it’s Milan-Sanremo time!
I know, I know, it’s not the Gorey but for anyone interested in the history of cycling and what the sport is all about (no, NOT the dodgy substances), it’s one not to miss.
Excuse the non club related item but it IS cycling related.
Set the telly to Europort (channel 410) @ 2pm, Sat [...]
March 17, 2009
I have uploaded a provisional calendar below based on the fixtures already announced on the various club websites. There’s a load of events listed between the various club leagues and one off events. While I don’t see any direct event clashes there seems to be some very busy weeks! Perhaps the other club race organisers would have a look at [...]
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March 15, 2009
Four club members travelled to Dundalk to day to take part in the Traders Cup race held on the hilly Leinster C’ship course. Alex Williams, Frank Dunne, Frank O’ Leary and Murt Doyle all rode well with Alex finishing 2nd B Cat and Frank Dunne 4th B.  With the C’s getting a 12 min handicap it was a tough [...]
March 15, 2009
Great spin again today lads. Great to see good numbers out on such a lovely morning. 73 km at about 28kph - there’s a few fit tourists out there! Well done to Paul Bolger who completed his first tour showing no strain at all.
Not sure if I have the correct turn off the N25 on the [...]
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March 13, 2009
I guess Friday the 13th is as good a time as any to talk insurance!. Bill Jordan has been on to cycling ireland to research their bike insurance offer. ( Click here for link to Cycling Ireland). The cover includes damage during competing or training up to €7,500 per cycle and theft. Details of the insurance is [...]
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