Author Archives: North Down CC

31 May 2007

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Reflections on the Tour of Ireland 2007 Hamilton Topping, a good friend of our touring secretary, Terry Nicoletti, recently took part in the inaugural Tour of Ireland cycle and we are indebted to him for sharing some of his reflections of that event with us.  According to Hamilton as it was a new event no-one really knew what to expect… Read more »

24 May 2007

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Mitchell and Swenarton Win Silver A few weeks ago it was predicted in this column that North Down’s Cycling Club’s Craig Swenarton could look forward to a great year in the saddle.  Craig only came into the sport last year and he achieved immediate success on the track.  He put in together a great training regime over the winter with… Read more »

17 May 2007

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 Swenarton Wins Silver in Ulster Championship A few weeks ago it was predicted in this column that North Down’s Cycling Club’s Craig Swenarton could look forward to a great year in the saddle.  Craig only came into the sport last year and he achieved immediate success on the track.  He put in together a great training regime over the winter… Read more »

10 May 2007

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Youth Cyclists Excel The past weekend was a busy one for the young cyclists of North Down.  The club’s leading female competitor, Rachael Mitchell, who races in the under 14 category, was racing in the difficult Manx Youth Tour.  This demanding event is part of the British Series and attracts the cream of British cyclists.  In the Prologue Time Trial,… Read more »