Ever considered entering a 200-mile, non-stop cycle race through Donegal, the Sperrin mountains and along the Antrim coast back to Londonderry? Probably not, but North Down Cycling Club’s endurance athlete Louise Togneri took on this new challenge and was the first woman to cross the finish line – a magnificent achievement! This inaugural race was organised by the legendary cyclist… Read more »
This May Bank Holiday weekend will see NDCC’s top riders compete in the prestigious Tour of Ulster road race. This is one of Ireland’s most long established races (1957), with this year’s event attracting elite riders from across Ireland and the UK. From a base in Banbridge Co Down, the organisers have put together a really tough 3 stage race…. Read more »
Congratulations to the five man NDCC team who braved a brutal, incident packed and weather disrupted, Tour of the North at Easter – Timmy Burns, Andrew Chivers, Stuart Henry, Javan Nulty, and Keith Phillips. The sub-zero conditions took their toll on the whole race and a couple of the NDCC riders were further beset with bad luck and cruel punctures…. Read more »
The 2018 NDCC Bangor Coastal Challenge is now open for entries! NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km around the Ards Peninsula which has few inclines and takes a break in Portaferry for lunch. So whether you are a serious cyclist or a novice wanting to cycle the distance for the first time the NDCC Bangor… Read more »
Tour of Ards The Tour of Ards has been an early season fixture on the Ulster and Irish road racing calendar for almost 50 years. The 2018 race was held last Saturday in almost perfect weather conditions, producing a glorious Spring Classic spectacle. At nearly 90 miles, including three ascents of the gnarly Mountain Road near Portaferry, by any standard… Read more »
The annual McCann Cup road race took place in dry, but bitterly cold conditions at Fintona on Sunday 18 March 2018. With a wind chill factor of -5 degrees and gusts of up to 45mph, this was a day for the most dedicated competitors. In the 60 mile A3 race, NDCC’s Paul McArthur, Johnny Webb and young Nathan Keown took… Read more »