Category Archives: Club News 2007

9 August 2007

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North Down Cyclists Selected for Ulster Three North Down cyclists Rachael Mitchell, Gareth Boyle and Stuart Henry competed with distinction in the Kerry International Youth Race, last weekend in the colours of Ulster.  The race brings together the best of local and cross-channel under-age talent, as well as teams from South Africa, Belgium and Malta. In all, the cyclists have… Read more »

2 August 2007

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Super Sam Shines The fact that North Down Cycling Club is not a uni-dimensional club was clearly illustrated last week when their ‘youthful’ veteran, Sam Craig, took the coveted veterans’ prize in the Ards Three Day.  Although Sam is no new-comer to the sport, he has had a resurgence of enthusiasm, exuberance and competitiveness recently.  The form that Sam brought… Read more »

25 July 2007

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Youth Olympic, Serbia This is your roving reporter in hot, very hot Serbia. The first thing that struck me as I descended from the plane was the heat.  At 7.30 at night it was still 36 degrees centigrade.  During the day in Belgrade itself, where most of the cycling has taken place the temperatures have at times been over 50… Read more »

18 July 2007

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Henry exchanges Pink and Black for Green! North Down’s top youth rider, Stuart Henry, this week exchanged his traditional club colours for those of Ireland when he left for Serbia and the Youth Olympics.  This is a major achievement by the young Bangor cyclist who has established himself as one of the strongest young riders in the country.

3 July 2007

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17 All Ireland Medals For Cycling Ulster Cycling Ulster cyclists made a major impact on the All-Ireland championships in Waterford, bringing back no fewer than 17 medals. This was a tremendous achievement and bears testimony to the strength of cycling in the Province.  

29 June 2007

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Irish Medals for North Down Club North Down Cycling Club picked up its first All-Ireland medals of the year when Rachel Mitchell won gold and silver medals in Under 14 Track Championships in Dublin.  In the first event, the 250 Metre Time Trial, Rachel was off first and set the fastest time of the day. Ailbhe Ivory (Bray Whs) won the… Read more »