Artic Conditions for Classic Cycle Race Two North Down members, Sam Craig and Stuart Henry, braved the arctic conditions last weekend to compete in the classic 77 mile Wallace Caldwell Memorial race. The event, which started and finished in Ballymena, set out in bright but cold conditions. However, the brightness soon faded and the large field had to contend with… Read more »
Annaclone Grand Prix Eighty riders braved the cold conditions last weekend to take part in the first competitive event of the cycling season, Annaclone Grand Prix. The race was run on a handicap basis with two groups separated by four and a half minutes.
Season Beckons After many weeks of training and expectation the 2008 season is eventually upon us. Traditionally the first road race of the season is the event at Annaclone, just outside Banbridge and this year is no exception.
Cycling Ulster Seminar. The response to the recent Cycling Ulster Seminar, held in Craigavon, has been very positive. North Down was represented by Terry Nicolletti, Noel Boyce, Flo and Keith Millar. In addition one of the chief speakers was our own Ian Blayney, a Chief Inspector in the PSNI, who highlighted the positive aspects of the co-operation between Cycling Ulster… Read more »
Cycling’s ‘Pace-Maker’ Challenge In an effort to attract more North Down Cycling Club members to compete in the Wednesday events, new race secretary Eric Blayney has come up with a novel and unique competition. As Eric explained earlier this week, ‘We have many members who seem to shy away from the racing nature of these nights but will never miss… Read more »
Henry-Most Promising Rider! The superb achievements of the young North Down cyclist, Stuart Henry, were recognized at the Northern Ireland Cycling Federation Awards Night on Saturday last when he was presented with the most Promising Cyclist of the 2007 season. In addition to winning All Ireland and Northern Ireland Championships, Henry won numerous under-age events and was selected to ride… Read more »