Emmerdale Cyclists! Following the enormous success of this mammoth fundraising event, originating in Aberdeen some seven years ago, the famous Emmerdale Extravaganza will be coming to Northern Ireland for the largest event yet and North Down Cycling Club has been asked to participate. The event will take place on the 7thof June next year and offers the public the… Read more »
Dubliner Wins North Down Grand Prix Dubliner Neil Delahaye (Usher-Irish Road Club) was the convincing winner of the North Down Grand Prix on Saturday last, in what turned out to be an excellent event promoted by the North Down Cycling Club. Delahaye is no stranger to Northern Ireland racing this season, being a regular competitor north of the border, taking… Read more »
Matty Wins North Down Championship The ability of North Down Cycling Club’s Matty Blayney has never been in question and it was clear last Wednesday night that he was a man on a mission. The last road race of the North Down Cycling Club season has traditionally been the Ardill and Patterson Trophy event, but this year club race… Read more »
Birthday Celebrations for North Down Cycling Club It’s hard to believe that the successful North Down Cycling Club is celebrating its 30thbirthday this month. In the early summer of 1977 Ian Henry had the idea of establishing a cycling club in the borough to cater for the undoubted talent in the area. The accuracy of his vision and forethought has… Read more »
North Down Riders to the fore in the Billy Stewart Cup It was great to see the pink and black continually to the fore in the prestigious Billy Stewart Cup at Derrymacash at the weekend. The race attracted over fifty riders including some of the best cyclists in the country, and was run over 6 laps of a flat 10… Read more »
Hectic Time For Cycle Tourists The hectic programme of recreational cycle tours reaches a climax this week with the demanding Inishowen 100 on Sunday. This is always a popular but demanding event which enables the cyclists to enjoy some of the best scenery in the country. However, the views and experiences enjoyed on this event will be nothing compared to… Read more »