Author Archives: North Down CC

Cycle Tourists in the “know” debate the hardest touring events in Ireland. The Tour of the Glens and the Wicklow 200 are often bandied about but often in the same breath the Dromara Hilly gets a mention. Frequently its climbs are talked about many months later long after the aches and pains have subsided from the legs. Our touring team… Read more »

Doubling up as Round 4 of the Ulster Mountain Bike Series and the WPFG mountain bike event the popular Rostrevor course was utilised for racing for the second time this year. After our “summer” weather resuming normal service competitors were under no illusion as to what to expect during practice on Friday. After the dusty, dry trails at Garvagh Forest… Read more »

The annual Banbridge Crit races took place on Wednesday 24th July in Banbridge town centre. Three races were accommodated for, including an over 50’s and ladies race, an A3 race and the final and main race of the evening which saw the A1 and A2 riders take to the demanding street circuit. The circuit was a fully closed 1km town… Read more »