2022 Coastal Challenge open for entries!

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The 2022 NDCC Bangor Coastal Challenge is now open for entries!

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Sunday 12th June 2022 | Cost – £25

NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km around the Ards Peninsula which has few NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km around the Ards Peninsula which has few inclines and takes a break in Portaferry for lunch. So whether you are a serious cyclist or a novice wanting to cycle the distance for the first time the NDCC Bangor Coastal Challenge is the event for you! The Challenge starts and finishes at the Bangor Aurora which has ample car parking and changing facilities. En-route there will be water stations, a “broom wagon” for breakdowns etc. and the event will be overseen by an experienced team of marshalls, with motorcycle, paramedics and ambulance back-up.

Fore more information contact coastalchallenge@northdowncc.com

2021 Haldane Fisher North Down GP Start Lists

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The start lists for the 2021 edition of the North Down GP sponsored by Haldane Fisher are now available!!
Racing gets underway @ 9:00am on Sunday 22nd August with lots of spectating opportunities on the course!
The route can be viewed here! Race Manual can be downloaded below!

NDGP-Race-Manual-2021Download

A1 & A2 Race

PeterMc LeanArds CC
StuartMillarArds CC
DavidConnorArmagh City Cyclists
OisinRogersArmagh City Cyclists
MartinColganArmagh Down CC
ShaunCareyBallymena Road Club
StevenMc AllisterBallymoney CC
StuartLavertyBallymoney CC
MarkJohnstonBann Wheelers CC
JonathanTaylorCarn Wheelers
MichaelScullionCarn Wheelers
NathanMullanDromara Cycling Club
GavinMagowanDromara Cycling Club
JackFergusonDromara Cycling Club
GeoffAlderdiceDromore CC
JamieGreggDromore CC
GaryCranstonEast Antrim CC
DuncanHallidayErrigal Cycling Club
ConorMc CannInspired Cycling
DeanBurnsideIsland Wheelers
GlennKinningKinning Cycles Cycling Club
IanInglisKinning Cycles Cycling Club
ShaneSmithMoynalty Cycling Club
AlanBinghamNewry Wheelers CC
DrewMc KinleyNewry Wheelers CC
BarryConveryNewry Wheelers CC
KevinLynchNewry Wheelers CC
StuartHenryNorth Down CC
IanMc ClureNorthern CC
OdhranConnorsOrwell Wheelers Cycling Club
KarlMorganPhoenix CC
CiaranDixonPhoenix CC
CathirDoylePowerhouse Sport
LindsayWatsonPowerhouse Sport
Aaron Matthew KyleWatsonPowerhouse Sport
JavanNultyStamullen RC
CraigMc AuleyTeam Caldwell Cycles
GarethO NeillTeam Caldwell Cycles
MatteoCigalaTeam Dan Morrissey – McCarthy Insurance Group – Pactimo
ShayDonleyTeam Dan Morrissey – McCarthy Insurance Group – Pactimo
NathanKeownTeam Dan Morrissey – McCarthy Insurance Group – Pactimo
LukeJoyceThe Bike House CC
PeterWakelyUn-Attached Ulster
CiaranMaguireVC Glendale
PaulWilkinsonWest Down Wheelers

A3 Race

GaryJacksonApollo Cycling Team
IanCarsonArds CC
MarcAllenArds CC
RyanAndrewsArds CC
KirkSloanArds CC
RobertKennedyBallymena Road Club
FergusByrneBallymena Road Club
AndrewRaineyBallymena Road Club
JamesMacmahonBanbridge CC
MarkKendallBanbridge CC
StephenFitzsimmonsBanbridge CC
NigelWattBann Wheelers CC
JamiePhillipsBray Wheelers
NigelGibsonCarn Wheelers
MichaelGormleyCarn Wheelers
John OFitzpatrickCKR Cycling Club
FrancisDonnellyClann Eireann CC
ConallDonnellyClogher Valley Wheelers
TomasKnapcokClogher Valley Wheelers
StephenIrvineCrossgar Cycling Club
GavinOakesCrossgar Cycling Club
JonathanCoenDromore CC
PhilipMc GuiganDunloy CC
FintanSherryEmyvale CC
BarryMc KennaFintona CC – westtyronevelo.com
KeaneRyanFour Masters CC
GarethTalbotHarps CC
ChristopherMc CannInspired Cycling
BarryGreerKinning Cycles Cycling Club
SeamusMc GovernLakeland
RoryGambleLakeland
MarkScottMaryland Wheelers
SeanFlahiveMcNally Swords CC
RoryLoughranNewry Wheelers CC
MarkMc ParlandNewry Wheelers CC
MichaelHavernNewry Wheelers CC
JonathanTaylorNorth Down CC
RossBlayneyNorth Down CC
DavidWrightPhoenix CC
MattMc LaughlinPhoenix CC
JosephOwensTeam Caldwell Cycles
RobertCurryTeam Coffee Hut
MichaelO KaneTermon Wheelers
ConorFitzgeraldThe Bike House CC
KieranMc KennaUn-Attached Ulster
GaryMc NeillUn-Attached Ulster
GarethConnUn-Attached Ulster
JacksonHallVelo Cafe Magasin

A4 Race

AlanPattersonArds CC
GlenCurryArds CC
PaulStampArmagh Down CC
AnthonyOhareArmagh Down CC
ConorGallagherBallymena Road Club
DeclanMc KennaCarn Wheelers
NoelJohnstonCarn Wheelers
ShaneElderCarn Wheelers
PjMc ErleanCarn Wheelers
JohnMc CambridgeClann Eireann CC
ConorGrimesClann Eireann CC
DeclanRaffertyCuchulainn CC
NickKennedyDromore CC
KarlAtkinsonEmyvale CC
GaryTreanorEmyvale CC
RonanBloomerHarps CC
StephenWeirIsland Wheelers
JonnyAdamsKillinchy Cycling Club
AmeliaTylerMcConvey Cycles
GediminasSkirmantasNewry Wheelers CC
MartyLynchNewry Wheelers CC
CiaraHavernNewry Wheelers CC
MatthewKinkaidNewry Wheelers CC
SylwesterFurmanNorth Down CC
TomHenryNorth Down CC
DavidSpaldingNorth Down CC
MarkHodginsNorth Down CC
MichaelDawsonPhoenix CC
GarthMc GimpseyPhoenix CC
BenRoperPhoenix CC
PiotrZietalaRoe Valley CC
ChristopherHendersonRoe Valley CC
MichealAndersonRoe Valley CC
PadraicSheerinRoe Valley CC
DavidKennySeven Springs CC Loughrea
TimBeattieTeam Coffee Hut
ChrisWheelerTeam Madigan C.C.
NoelDoyleTeam Vision Racing
RachelIrvineThe Bike House CC
AaronFeganUn-Attached Ulster
RichardGambleVelo Club Iveagh
CiaraKellyVelo Performance
EmmettDunleavyYeats Country Cycling Club
EmmaSmith

NDCC – COVID-19 and group cycling update.

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Cycling Ireland have recently updated their COVID-19 guidance, including the Roadmap for Reopening Cycling Activity (link here). All club members are encouraged to read the Roadmap and to complete the associated Sport Ireland Covid19 eLearning Course (this takes approximately 15 minutes). Members should also review the Self-Assessment Personal Screening Questionnaire.

The NI Executive’s COVID-19 guidance identifies cycling is as a lower risk activity and exercise is encouraged for both physical and mental good health. However, it is difficult to fully comply with the public health advice on social distancing, in group cycling situations. Accordingly, Cycling Ireland emphasize that “all cyclists need to assume personal responsibility for their own health and safety when deciding to ride with others”.

Cycling Ireland have made a series of recommendations for reintroducing group cycling in a Club Training Protocol. This is available on their website and it includes the use of an on-line booking system for rides, requiring each rider to submit their CI membership details. Given these recommendations and the potential implications for insurance cover, the Committee is not in a position to reinstate the sanctioned clubs runs.

Nonetheless, we know that our members are keen to return to group riding and to meet up at the familiar coffee stops. In doing so, we would ask that groups on the road are kept small (maximum of 12 riders) and that social distancing / hygiene measures are respected in the businesses visited.

We hope to see many of you out on the roads over the summer months, wearing the splendid new club kit and supporting the many cafés that have made us welcome over the years.

NDCC Committee (8 July 2020)

PLEASE NOTE
Do not take part in group cycling if you answer YES to any of the following questions:

1. Are you currently diagnosed with, or believe you may have COVID-19? 
2. Have you had symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
3. Have you been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed or suspect case in the past 14 days?

CLUB RIDES & TRAINING RIDES CANCELLED!

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CYCLING IRELAND STATEMENT – CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATED

13/03/2020

Following on from yesterday’s Government announcement in relation to Coronavirus (Covid-19), Cycling Ireland announced that all Cycling Ireland approved events are to be cancelled with immediate effect until further notice.

In addition to the events cancellation, Cycling Ireland further advises all affiliated clubs to cancel all club training rides and club events until further notice. Members are encouraged to cycle individually and not in groups.  Members Cycling Ireland insurance is not altered.

As per the guidance issued by the public health authorities, clubs and club members should take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 such as:

      ·  regular hand washing

      ·  be aware of social distancing

      ·  exercising proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

Cycling Ireland is encouraging all members to continue to follow the guidelines which have been provided by the public health authorities

Cycling Ireland will continue to closely monitor advice from the Public Health teams on the island of Ireland and issue further statements if necessary.

Be safe and look out for those closest to you.