Cycling industry gives economy £3bn boost There are now estimated to be about 13m people who cycle in the UK Cycling generates nearly £3bn a year for the UK economy, a report by the London School of Economics has found. The figure takes into account factors such as bicycle manufacturing, retail and cycle-related employment. The report says £51m was… Read more »
Position Name Club Time 1 Mark Kane Commuter 05:12 2 Gareth Murray Ards CC 05:27 3 Shane Farren 05:34 4 Michael McMullan 05:58 5 Jack Anderson Ards CC 06:09 6 Alan Patterson 06:13 7 Chris Cameron 06:22 8 Phil Dorman 06:32 9 Mark Hodgins 06:33 10 Mark Irvine 06:34 11 Adrian Bell Ards… Read more »
Positon Name Club 1 James McMaster Curran 2 Ross Blayney 1st NDCC 3 Shane Farren 2nd NDCC 4 William Larmour East Antrim 5 Matty Blayney 3rd NDCC 6 Liam Curran Curran 7 Richard McCullough 4th NDCC 8 Ray Brownfield 5th NDCC 9 Ian lngles Curran 10 Gareth Murray Bike Works 11 Paul Ferguson 6th NDCC 12 Mark Hodgins 7th NDCC… Read more »
The Prince Needs You! Traditionally racing in Ulster has peaked early in the season with most riders having called an end to their season after spending their Easter holidays chasing pros round back roads during the Tour of the North. In recent years however there has been a shift in priorities with many riders targeting the Paris – Katesbridge as… Read more »
Ladies Position Name Time 1 Louise Togneri 25:48 2 Kerry Speers 26:32 3 Alison McMullian 28.29 Men Position Name Time 1 Robin Millar Bikeworks 22:27 2 Richard McCullough 22:37 3 Declan McMackin 22:39 4 Paul Swenarton 22:57 5 John Hunter 23:03 6 Ross Blayney 23:36 7 Matty Blayney 23:45 8 Michael McMullan 23:53 9 Shane Farren 24:31 10 Mark Hodgins… Read more »
RECORD MEMBERSHIP AT NORTH DOWN North Down Cycling Club has reached a landmark in club membership. There are now 200 members, making North Down one of the biggest clubs in Ireland and probably the biggest in Northern Ireland.