TIME TRIAL 28th DECEMBER CANCELLED
We have decided for safety reasons to cancel the Time Trial scheduled for the 28th December. There are some dangerous icy stretches on the route, with no thaw likely in the next couple of days. Also, the car park we use is frozen over and extremely dangerous for walking, let alone cycling. We have not yet decided on an alternative date, so for the moment the next TT will still be on 17th January.
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You know it’s cold when the pre-race safety talk includes the word “ice”. But, it’ll take a lot more than a frosty morning to stop the 795 army! We had 18 starters today, cheered on by a plentiful supply of supporters.
Congratulations to Paul Hutton, today’s winner, and first male winner in the series. Well done also to Martin Mimnagh who recorded the fastest gross time by over a minute. Six riders broke the hour barrier today compared to three in Round 2.
The points race is getting interesting too. Martin and Siobhan are both flying so there may be tension in the Mimnagh household as we head into Rounds 4 and 5. Frank Burke is also going well but it’s still all to play for. The fun continues on the 28th, same time, same place.
Thanks on behalf of all the racers to Joy and Siobhán for carrying out today’s timing and marshalling duties.
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Winter Handicap Time Trial League Round 3 takes place Sunday 13th December.
Every second counts...
Please assemble 10am sharp at Spellman Park GAA grounds, Kildavin. Directions – head out the Carlow road from Bunclody for about 3km until you see the exit ramp for Kildavin on your left. At the bottom of the ramp turn right under the flyover and then right and quick left through the crossroads in Kildavin village. Drive for about 500m and Spellman Park is on your right.
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Under starter's orders.
A total of 26 riders braved the bright and breezy conditions this morning for Round 2 of our club time trial league. The handicap system worked very well with only a few minutes separating the bulk of the field. It made for exciting racing with some excellent battles out on the course.
Aisling Foley was the winner on the day, with Olly O’Neill putting in the fastest gross time. Well done to Aisling, Olly and everyone else who put in a big effort.
Thanks to David F and Martin who stepped out of today’s race to perform timekeeping and marshaling duties.
Thanks also to our welcome guests from Clody Cycling Club and elsewhere. Your support is very much appreciated.
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Sunday, 11th October saw the running of the first race in the Club’s Winter Handicap Time Trial League. The course was an undulating 30km, starting and finishing at Spellman Park in Kildavin. A good turnout of eleven generated some close competition on the day. When the handicaps were applied, the winner was Siobhan Mimnagh, with Joy Furlong in second place. The next time trial takes place on Sunday 15th November (weather permitting) starting at 10 am at the same location.
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