2012 Racing Season – Let Battle Commence

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While our elite mountain bike division has already been in the thick of the action at McConvey’s Series in Ormeau Park this weekend has opened up the season for the road men. The traditional start to the Ulster racing season has always been the Annaclone GP hosted by Banbridge CC. After a good solid winter’s training the North Down team was raring to go putting in a strong team of motivated athletes. Almost from the start the team showed its intent with Richard McCullough and new boy to the club Connor Hanna getting into the break on lap 2. The boys were staying away too though disaster was to strike Richard. He went down in a crash and broke his frame fortunately though he was able to get up and walk away from the accident. Connor powered on however to take 5th place. A fine start to anyone’s season and an excellent debut from Connor for the pink and black.

Noel Munnis

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Mince Pie Run

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Like Christmas Day, Easter and our very own Coastal Challenge some events take place no matter what the weather. On 29th December North Down showed what a hardy bunch they are with a fine turnout for the annual Mince Pie Run. Leaving the Marquis Hall in Bangor in miserable conditions Ian Blayney and Trevor Nicoletti led a group of over 45 riders for a short ride down the peninsula.  As per previous years it was well represented by friends and families and despite the damp conditions everyone enjoyed themselves.

Ulster Cyclo Cross Series – Round 6

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Sun 27th November saw the final round of the Ulster Cyclo Cross series. As usual North Down put forward a strong team representing a number of categories. Duane McCreadie came back from England, as promised, to contest the final round. Duane was racing the Mountain Bike support race and it was to his first outing on his new mountain bike. Considering that this was the first time the bike had turned a wheel in anger his mid table finish was a fine result.

Christmas Mince Pie Run

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On Thur 29th December the club will be hosting the annual Mince Pie Run! This run is purely social and aimed at families and children. There will be a short leisure ride however for adults?? with even shorter runs the kids. It???s always a lot of fun and there will be mince pies and tea/coffee post ride.?? As per previous years the ride will leave from the Marquis Hall on Abbey Street at 10am.