CYCLISTS READY TO LAUNCH INTO NEW SEASON As we approach the end of February the lack of spring-like weather has not distracted the competitive riders at North Down Cycling Club from the looming challenge of the first race of the season, now just over a week away. The last weekend of the month offers the possibility of doing two races,… Read more »
WEATHER SLOWS CYCLISTS’ PROGRESS With the 2010 racing season only three weeks away, most cyclists agree that it has been many years since their pre season preparation has been impaired to the extent experienced this winter. North Down Cycling Club’s racing squad have found scant consolation in the knowledge that, while the local roads have been treacherous at times, other… Read more »
TECH TALK FOR CYCLISTS A bicycle is a simple machine in many ways, the basic design of a diamond shaped frame and chain driven transmission not having changed much since the introduction of the safety bicycle in the 19th century. Frame materials have progressed from steel, still dominant in the Eighties, to aluminium, titanium and, more recently, carbon fibre. Lightweight… Read more »
CYCLISTS PREPARE FOR NEW SEASON They may not be in a state of panic but, following a prolonged spell of bitterly cold weather and icy roads, North Down’s cyclists have woken up to the fact that the new season of road races begins in little more than a month from now. The Christmas and New Year holiday period normally provides… Read more »
A YEAR OF SUCCESS FOR NORTH DOWN CC As 2009 draws to a close the committee of North Down Cycling Club can look back with satisfaction at what, in some respects, was a record year and look ahead to what is being anticipated as a year of further development in 2010. The final event of the year was the annual,… Read more »
North Down Cycling Club’s pre Christmas events North Down Cycling Club’s pre Christmas events have been attracting big turnouts. The two registration nights saw around 60 riders take out membership for 2010, an encouraging start given that the main push for membership will take place in January. Most of the riders were existing members but there were an encouraging number… Read more »