After the speed and excitement of the North Down Grand Prix races, the pace becomes a little less hectic for the club’s next big event, The Bangor Coastal Challenge, when NDCC invite cyclists from all over the country to come and join them for a relaxed tour of the peninsula. Starting at the Bangor Sportsplex on the old Belfast entrants… Read more »
25 Mile Time Trial – Wed 16th May Twenty-five brave riders turned up for the first “25” of the year. Fortunately the rain stayed off and the winds were light allowing rides to set some fast times along the Portaferry road with two riders coming in under the magic “hour.” It’s not the flattest “25” in Northern Ireland so well… Read more »
Pre entry has now closed with a record number of registrations. It’s going to be a great day with so many first time challengers too. There will be a chance to register on the morning but spaces are limited so ensure you get down nice and early. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Registration opens at 08:00
Many thanks to James Orr Engineering for supporting the North Down Team during the Donegal Three Day in June. In the picture is Ray Brownfield handing over the cheque on behalf of the company to North Down representatives. It’s great to see local companies providing support to North Down athletes so a very big thanks to James Orr Engineering from… Read more »
North Down Grand Prix (Incorporating the N. Ireland Championships) Promoted by North Down Cycling Club Supported by: Chain Reaction Cycles, Sammy Mellon & Sons, The Bokhara, Stena Line, Bikeworks, Bangor North Down Borough Council Sunday, 20th May, 2012 Race Programme AM U16’s Race – approx 24 miles Leave Donaghadee Rugby Club at 10.00am Neutralised until start on Bangor Road, Donaghadee … Read more »
As ever the club opened it’s racing program with a fantastic night’s entertainment on the Kirkistown Race Track. Record numbers turned up – 85 senior riders including four ladies and twelve children. The race was won by Gary Cranston with Matty Blayney 2nd. These two broke away from the scratch group on lap 3 or so, caught and passed the… Read more »