FIRST RACE, FIRST WIN The road racing season began this weekend with the Phoenix GP held on the testing Nutts Corner circuit. The early start to the season in Ireland always means you are taking a risk with the weather and it did not fail to disappoint, being a cold, drizzly kind of day. North Down CC were represented in… Read more »
The old red-bricked building in Park Drive, affectionately referred to as the Tardis, had been the home of NDCC for 35yrs and has seen many members come through its doors – some of whom are still with us. It was deceptive in size, in need of TLC, but it had character and was used to its full potential, as a… Read more »
Early Start to the Road Racing Season After one of the wettest on record, winter is finally showing signs of abating. It has played havoc with our training, always seeming to save the worst for the weekends. But days are lengthening and hopefully the weather will settle, as the 2016 road-racing season is only a matter of days away from… Read more »
Hi all, With the club clothing shop opening soon and the kit fitting night next Wednesday evening the following info on the requirements for club kit to be worn for competitive events might be useful for those intending to race:- Club members taking part in any competitive event shall only be allowed compete if wearing the clubs registered jersey. Any… Read more »
Cycling is rarely out of the media these days. It is either the nations darling after the exploits of Sir Brad Wiggins, or it’s as Public Enemy No.1. Take a look at the number of articles in the media where all cyclists are branded as road hogs , red light jumpers or just plain ridiculous looking in our lycra. Last… Read more »
After a very mild autumn that saw temperatures higher than during the summer and cycling conditions in November better than they were in July, it is clear now that winter has well and truly arrived. That means a number of things, the heavy but trusty winter bike being lifted off the wall in the garage, given a dusting with an… Read more »
