Tom & Ian Henry hold NI 2 man 12 hour record – (485 miles) 1983 Robert Orr selected to represent Ireland at the Tour of Luxemborg Robert Orr also won stages of the Ras, in particular at Phoenix Park. Colin Gore represented NI at both under 16 and junior level. 1985 Northern Ireland Team championships: team winners – Colin Gore,… Read more »
Toyota North Down’s squad of 5 youngsters travelled to Lurgan at the weekend for the All Ireland Youth Championships, held over three stages on two days. In the Under 16 event the club fielded Mike Mitchell and Andrew Hedley, in the Under 14s Stuart Henry and Gareth Boyle, with Rachel Mitchell the only female representative, riding in the Under 13… Read more »
TOYOTA NORTH DOWN YOUTH ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS With the road racing season, seemingly, having come to a rather premature end, riders of all age groups have found themselves drawn to the Orangefield track, where the reasonably dry weather has allowed a series of meetings to take place. There are regular Tuesday evening sessions, combining coaching with competition, and it… Read more »
MORE MEDALS FOR NORTH DOWN CYCLISTS The 2005 season has proved to be one of North Down CC’s most successful in years, with the club’s youth riders in particular winning championships at Ulster and Irish level. It was appropriate therefore that a vintage year should be rounded off by a success that proves the old saying that the best wine… Read more »
As the 2005 competitive season draws to a close, North Down Cycling Club can look back on one of its most successful seasons for many years. Membership increased among all age groups and the club has largely achieved its aim of providing cycling opportunities for a wide range of abilities and ages. Road and track racing , time trialling, touring… Read more »
POSITION NAME TIME 1 D Watson 23:15 2 D McMackin 23:41 3 A Irvine 25:12 4 J Hunter 25:18 5 G Swenarton 25:55 6 K Millar 26:05 7 T Belford 26:35 8 M Mitchell 26:51 9 S Henry 27:54 5 Mile TT Results 1 R Mitchelll 17:30 2 R McLeer 25:10