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**Cycling Ireland**

Leinster RR Championships
Portlaoise
Sign on 11.30am-12.45pm in Maldron Hotel carpark
Start 1pm
A+/A1 110kms
A2 100kms
A3 100kms
A4 60kms








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*DUBLIN WHEELERS*

2010 Club 40k TT Championships
Saturday 11th September
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Posted on 06-03-2010 20:30
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 There was an excellent turnout of both riders and officials at these events today. The good weather seems to have a positive effect on most people but unfortunately not on all people.

The A+/A1/A2 race was extremely competitive with both groups riding very well. The scratch contained many of the big guns and it was not too long before they closed the three minute gap.
This race then fragmented into various small groups with a leading break of 4 making it to the finish with about 40 seconds to spare over the pursuing group of 5.

Martyn Irvine led it out with about 400metres remaining but Philip Lavery was glued to him and came round with 150m to go. He took the win by about 6 bike lengths from Seán Lacey. Irvine claimed third with Timmy Barry, a team mate of Lacey, finishing in fourth place.

This race was run over a distance of 92 kilometres.

The A3/A4 race was run as a handicap with a headstart of 3 minutes being given to the A4 group. Unfortunately the ability or willingness of the A4 bunch to make a race of it was overestimated by the organisers. Some of the group worked hard but the collective effort was not enough to hold off the A3 peloton. The 2 groups came together after one lap and then the fun started. Total race distance was 58 kilometres.
The group of approximately 100 riders (half the Gorey bunch) showed a nervousness that has not been seen for years. 130 A3/A4 riders signed on and at least 30 had lost contact by the time they merged.
If logistically possible, a separate A4 race should be held as some of these riders need to become used to small bunch racing before progressing to larger groups.
There were no incidents during either race except for a bit of wheel rubbing in the A3/A4's.

With 25 marshals and 6 Lead Cars being used during the events the club could have done no more to ensure the safety of all involved.
Riders must act responsibly as the actions that they decide to take cannot be controlled by promoting clubs or race organisers. While it is not always possible to keep to the left of the white line (due to various obstacles or maybe even no white line) riders must exercise caution at all times. This is for the safety of the riders, other road users, officials and for the general reputation of our sport.

A break got away from the combined efforts of the A3/A4's. This was a mixture of both categories and some excellent riding brought them safely to the line. The win was contested between the riders in the break with Brian Cunningham taking the victory in a close sprint.
Alan Maye took second with John Wall in third and Martin Ridge fourth.

Thank you to the riders and marshals/officials who turned up today. The large numbers of both made the event possible.

To the club members who gave their time to safely run this event and who made it possible to cover all roundabouts and corners, thank you.

For the use of their premises and facilities, thank you to the management and staff of the Dunboyne Community Centre.

Thankfully your expertise was not necessary but without your presence and input this event would not have been possible. To the Meath Civil Defence ambulance crew, thank you.

Ciarán
 
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Posted on 07-03-2010 20:36
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 There was a slight error in the results yesterday.

5th place in the Dublin Wheelers GP should have gone to Darragh Zaiden from the Stagg/Lucan CRC. For a first year junior this was a great ride. Well done!

The rider (Greg Dempsey Barrow Wheelers) who was awarded 5th place on the day was actually 1st unplaced A4.
The sprint finish was extremely tight between the riders in the break.
Greg will keep the prize but lose the CI points.

Darragh will be awarded an extra prize and the CI ranking points.
 
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Ciaran F
07/09/2010 11:55
I know that feeling! Well done Wesley.

Wes M
07/09/2010 09:52
Thx Paul - the real mechanical difficulty was in the legs - they wouldn't pump fast enough Wink

Paul
06/09/2010 20:57
Well done Wez in the 2-day at the weekend. Would have been a contender except for a TT mechanical difficulty.

Paul
06/09/2010 20:53
Typical us Wheelers upsetting The Boyne Valley Manor House security systems, mind you swords did it too!

R Flynn
05/09/2010 22:53
Enjoyed the BotB run. Had some delusion it might be the de-scheduled club randonnee. The political theory discussion was most illuminating; at 50km/h downhill I hear "in his seminal 1994 paper...

KieranMcI
05/09/2010 20:50
http://connect.gar
min.com/activity/4
7720463 Battle Of The Boyne Good training group working well 97km spin

Sarunas
04/09/2010 21:31
Rory, I believe its heading up to Battle of Boyne center for tea stop and back again. Did this few weeks back: http://ridewithgps
.com/trips/87225

R Flynn
04/09/2010 19:42
Club randonee in the style of a battle. Try yourube for Bicycle Jousting.

Ciaran F
04/09/2010 19:00
Not sure Rory but hoping to find out tomorrow. Maybe there will be a repeat of 1690, on bikes.

R Flynn
04/09/2010 18:27
Sunday club cycle is "Battle of Boyne" route, what is that?

Ciaran F
03/09/2010 01:58
Another few years and the majority of CI members should be ready for the terminator. Who will ride the championships then?

KieranMcI
02/09/2010 22:03
Consider yourself lucky Lenny, remember the film Logan's Run, where ya got bumped off when ya reached 30! At least CI allow you another 10 years before you are marked for termination.

The Lensor
02/09/2010 20:26
Mr F that is a load of BS and there we are training like mad things for this our end of season classic. Lets do it.

Ciaran F
02/09/2010 12:29
No vets welcome in Waterford, Wes. You are on your own!

Wes M
31/08/2010 22:43
There's a new open race on the calendar for this Thurs in Mondello - looks like fun.
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