Author Archives: North Down CC

Tour of the North Cycle Race visits North Down On Sunday next, 8th April, one of the biggest cycle races in the country will be visiting North Down.  Following the traditional prologue time trial at Stormont on Friday night and the first road stage on Saturday in Co. Antrim, the race will make its way to Bangor for the vitally… Read more »

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 »