CYCLISTS TAKE ON DUNDROD CHALLENGE North Down Cycling Club’s racing members will head for the Dundrod circuit of the famous Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday to take part in two cycle races which are being staged as a preliminary attraction before the main business of the day. The plan took shape a few months ago as part of a series… Read more »
TOP RIDERS AT PORTAFERRY After the seasonal lull in the local racing scene it was back to hard graft last weekend at the Portaferry three day race organised by Ards Cycling Club. Although the race was a few riders short of a full field there was no disputing the quality of the men who lined up for the first stage… Read more »
NORTH DOWN SET SIGHTS ON PORTAFERRY There is an old sporting adage that says you can’t keep a good man down. North Down Cycling Club’s Matty Blayney might just turn out to be that man. Early season disappointments were followed by a return to form only for that progress to be halted back in June when a crash at a… Read more »
NORTH DOWN SEEKS FUTURE STARS Over the past few years North Down Cycling Club has grown to the point where it is now one of the biggest clubs in Ireland. The main growth area has been in recreational or leisure riding but North Down has a well established reputation as a club that has produced its share of top racing… Read more »
BANGOR COASTAL CHALLENGE – A SIZZLING SUCCESS This year’s Bangor Coastal Challenge enjoyed beautiful sunny weather in contrast to previous years with over 700 cyclists taking to the roads for the ninth year of the event. The oldest cyclist on the day to complete the trip was 84 – well done Billy. Also a number of visually impaired people enjoyed… Read more »
CYCLISTS CALL FOR PENINSULA PATIENCE The organiser of Sunday’s Bangor Coastal Challenge Charity Cycle is asking road users to exercise caution and patience when hundreds of cyclists will take to the Ards Peninsula this weekend. The Challenge is one of the biggest charity cycles in the country and no fewer than 700 cyclists will leave Bangor on Sunday morning, 20th… Read more »