CYCLISTS TESTED AT PORTAFERRY RACES The annual Portaferry 3 day race, promoted last weekend by Ards CC, once more offered a severe test for the large North Down team that headed south for one of the most popular races on the calendar. The eight man team could not have wished for a more encouraging start when, on the Friday night… Read more »
1000 CYCLISTS HEAD FOR CHARITY RIDE North Down Cycling Club’s annual charity ride to raise funds for the Ulster Hospital’s Diabetes, Stroke and Cardiology units will take place on Sunday June 19. Now in its tenth year the ride has so far raised £50,000 for the hospital and with the PSNI having approved an increase in participants to one thousand,… Read more »
The Committee meeting last night agreed the following issues: SATURDAY RIDES – the Saturday morning rides continue to attract the largest number of club riders. Due to the neccessity to ensure the safety of all riders and members of the public the Committee have agreed that each group must consist of no more than 20 riders i.e. the length of… Read more »
Ras Club President, Harry Adams, got a late call-up for The Ras. Now I know Harry has been performing really well in the Over 50’s races, but he was called up to use his expertise on the massage table before and after each of the demanding stages of this year’s eight-day race. Harry will be looking after one of the… Read more »
Regency Cars Northern Ireland Championships ‘That was a real All-Ireland Road Race Championship course. There wasn’t one mile where you didn’t have to ride hard.’ was Joe Barr’s first comment after completing the 74 mile North Down Grand Prix, which incorporated the Northern Ireland Championships. As most cycling aficionados would know, this Commonwealth medallist has seen a few courses in… Read more »
TOP CYCLISTS HEAD FOR BANGOR Top cyclists from home and overseas will be heading to Bangor on Sunday when North Down Cycling Club hosts the North Down Grand Prix which this year incorporates the Northern Ireland road race championship. A full programme, co-ordinated by Tom Henry, will see a morning session for Youth, A4 and Over 50 riders and an… Read more »