The Committee of North Down Cycling Club are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Pactimo to supply new club kit for 2020-2022. Pactimo emerged successfully from some ten suppliers tendering for our business. It is intended to have the new kit ready for ordering in the new year once Ronan McLaughlin (Pactimo Rep) and ourselves have finalised the extensive range available to our members and the colour swatches are matched to our traditional fluoro pink.

Ronan commented on the partnership;

Pactimo are delighted to be supplying North Down Cycling Club with their club clothing for the coming three years. The clear match of the clubs needs and what Pactimo can provide as a custom clothing provider will ensure the members have easy access to varied and innovative range of clothing, which includes an extensive leisure, race, women’s and kid’s ranges. Pactimo very much look forward to working with North Down CC who are one of the most active and vibrant clubs anywhere”

The committee and on behalf of the members would like to thank our previous supplier Powerhouse Sport for their hard work, support and dedication in supplying the club kit for the past six years and wish them all the best in the future!

Following tonights AGM, please note the newly appointed Committee for 2020!

The start lists for the 2019 edition of the North Down GP sponsored by Haldane Fisher are now available!!
Racing gets underway @ 10:30am on Sunday 18th August with lots of spectating opportunities on the course!
The route can be viewed here!

A*, A1, A2, A3 & Junior Race

A4 Race

Masters Race

Around 25 novice cyclists successfully completed a new seven-week “introduction to road cycling” course, run by North Down Cycling Club (NDCC). This pioneering initiative was designed to encourage people with an interest in cycling to get out on the road in a safe, friendly and fun environment. The course ran on consecutive Tuesday evenings, with the participants building up from short 8-10 miles runs, to confidently cycling a 24-mile circuit from Ballyholme through the quiet country lanes to Carrowdore and back.  

The new course has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the participants, the majority of whom were female, with many discovering the joy of cycling in a group for the first time.  Inevitably, this has led to the purchase of some new bicycles, lycra clothing and sports sunglasses – it’s always sunny on a Tuesday evening. The free course was the brainchild of NDCC committee member Sally Anderson. She said “I’m delighted that so many lovely people have enjoyed learning to cycle with us. Their fitness has improved week-by-week and new friendships have blossomed. Every ride has been guided by experienced volunteers from the club and their help has been magnificent.” The Tuesday night rides will continue throughout the summer and anyone interested in cycling is encouraged to contact NDCC through the web-site.

More images can be found here – https://bit.ly/2MHAdfQ

The Haldane Fisher North Down GP promoted by North Down CC will take place on Sunday 18th August. This year there will be 2 races. The main event for A1, A2, A3 & Juniors and a combined race for A4 & Masters! Entries will open on Friday 26th July at 7.00pm on Entry Central.
WWW.ENTRYCENTRAL.COM/NORTHDOWNGP

This year we have various race sponsors onboard! We have Gentlemen of the Peloton sponsoring the KOH & Sprint Competitions, Apex Cycling Apparel will be sponsoring the First Junior Prize, See.Sense will be sponsoring the Most Combative Rider Prize! Brownfield Bike Repairs & Restorations are also onboard sponsoring first club rider!

The 2019 Race Mannual can be downloaded now!

Kirkistown round 2 results from Wednesday 29th May.

Unfortunately it wasn’t a great turn out, possibly because of the bad weather that was forecast. However for those that did make the journey, there was some great racing, and the rain stayed away for the majority of the race.

In the senior race the scratch group rode hard, making up the 4 minute gap and ensuring one group approached the finished line together, James Ambrose from Bike House CC escaped off the front to take the win.

James Ambrose and Rachel White from NDCC both retained the leading jerseys.

Bike House CC have now taken the lead in the team prize.

The underage racing was excellent, with some great riding in all categories.

A big thank you to the 3 marshall’s that turned up to help run the race. It was much appreciated.

The next event is on Wednesday 26th June.