Youth Cycling Coaching Camp A one day youth training and coaching camp for Under 15/16 boys and girls will take place on 10th February 2008 at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre. This is a great opportunity for all prospective young cyclists to get a grounding in race craft before the up-coming season. The camp will consist of a two and… Read more »
Community Centred Cycling The vitally important role which North Down Cycling Club plays in the local community as a charity fund raiser, was recognised last week at the launch of the Emmerdale Extravaganza, in the Culloden. In the month of June this year, when the club will already be involved in promoting one of the largest cycling charity events in… Read more »
Soap Stars Gear up for Summer Extravaganza Members of the cast of the UTV Soap `Emmerdale` were special guests at a Press Launch in the Culloden Hotel yesterday for the Emmerdale Extravaganza, a family fun day taking place at the Ulster Folk and Transport museum later in the year. As part of the days activities, Bangor Club North… Read more »
‘On Yer Bike’ with Emmerdale Stars Fans of the television soap, Emmerdale, will have a chance to join up with their heroes in a sponsored cycle this summer. Launching the event at the Folk Museum today (Thursday) George Walker explained that the extravaganza annually raises thousands of pounds for the fight against leukaemia. He is particularly excited this year,… Read more »
Reflections on a Year in Cycling As another year comes to a close it is traditional to reflect on the year that has just passed. Although membership continues to rise, the numbers taking part in recreational activities increased dramatically and the club won no less than four national championships it was still a year of sadness with the passing of… Read more »
Cycle Track Under Threat After the euphoria in swimming circles, regarding the Olympic sized pool being built in Bangor, it was not difficult to understand the joy which local cyclists experienced when it was announced that an indoor velodrome was to be built in Northern Ireland. Given the fact that Northern Irish cyclists have never had such a facility and… Read more »