Aquatech Supports North Down Cyclists In 2006 Sam Craig, the owner of local firm Aquatech (which specialises in cleaning driveways, patios, decking, forecourts etc.) offered to support the North Down Cycling Club in its many community initiatives. We are delighted to be able to report that the philanthropic local businessman will once again be support the sport of cycling through… Read more »
Cyclists Buffeted By Freak Weather Any thoughts that riders may have had about the arrival of springtime were quickly dispelled last weekend. As North Down's team bus headed through snow showers on the way to Armagh for Sunday's St. Patrick's Classic, some of the riders were beginning to doubt the wisdom of tackling the 55 mile route from Armagh to… Read more »
Season Opener for Youth Riders This weekend sees the start of a long season for the club’s youth riders, especially those with aspirations for selection on the National team for the Youth Olympics from 21st –28th July. Tommy Evans, the National Talent Identification Officer has drawn up a comprehensive and demanding criteria for selection for this event. For example, not… Read more »
All Systems Go for Cycle Touring This promises to be a very exciting year for all those recreational cyclists belonging to North Down Cycling Club. With a burgeoning club membership, especially in the touring section, the club touring secretary, Terry Nicoletti, has been busy compiling a programme which will satisfy the varying demands. For example, in April, in addition to… Read more »
The Cycling Season Beckons Well, we are all back in the swing of things now, with Christmas but a distant memory. Back at work and back into the daily grind. With temperatures soaring to 8 or 9 degrees, summer is plainly just around the corner!
Singing (and cycling) in the Rain Although the weather last week was awful, it was incredible that around 40 cyclists turned up for the traditional Mince Pie Cycle. Even more amazing was the fact that around a quarter of those who did turn up were novice cyclists, many of whom were sporting new cycles which they had just received from… Read more »