Five Go Riding the Ras 1500 kilometres. 300 gels. 100 water bottles. 80 massages. 25 kilos of bananas. 9 sponsors. 8 stages. 5 riders. 4 crashes. That is just a little of what it takes to become a Man of the Ras. This is no easy accolade, as four NDCC riders and one guest rider found out as they competed… Read more »
BANGOR COASTAL CHALLENGE A 60 mile circumnavigation of the Ards Peninsula may seem as daunting to a non-cyclist as scaling the North face of Mount Everest, but this could not be further from the truth. It is certainly is a long way but then it isn’t called a Challenge for nothing and is easily within the grasp of anyone willing… Read more »
With a month to go until the 2016 Coastal Challenge we are glad to finally announce the charities that we will be supporting this year!! • Samaritans • St Vincent de Paul • Salvation Army • Riding for the Disabled • NI Children’s Hospice • Cancer Fund for Children Make sure you get your online entry in now!! www.entrycentral.com/NDCCCoastalChallenge
RACING ROUND UP The weekend saw a packed schedule of racing North and South of the border. In preparation for the 8 day An Post Ras, North Down CC sent its riders to Hillsborough and Wicklow to compete in two tough races. Hillsborough was the setting for the Tommy Givan GP, a notoriously difficult race but with thoughts of harder… Read more »
The second event of the NDCC – Bow Bells TT League got under way on the Orlock Hill onWednesday Night (20/4/16) with a strong field of 32 riders turning up to compete with Ian Inglis taking victory. There were also a good number of spectators there with the club gazebo erected with Tea/Coffee buns, music and live commentary. The Results… Read more »
The future is bright, the future is pink and black! The clubs rising young stars were in action this weekend. A minibus load of young people headed for the two day Ras Na N’Og – or Youth Race in Drogheda. Consisting of a criterium and two road races, this was a lot to pack into the two days. In the… Read more »