Alan McKeown

Cycling For Beginners Round 2!

  It has been great to see Edel Corr, Aine Hampsey, Geraldine Hampsey, Mary Boggins, Mary Morris, Patricia Mckeown and Teresa Cullen taking up the cycling for beginners.  This group has had two sessions to date and the first week they cycled 8 miles and the second week 15 miles and could have done more.  Well done to all the …

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Wheelers Buncrana Run

Could all members going to Buncrana please pay the whole £65 by this Friday to Cathal or Sheena.  They will be about at the race tomorrow night or on Wednesday evenings run.  Please put money in an envelope with your name on it to prevent any mix ups. Thanks

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Wheelers at Tri Limits Sprint & Half Iron Triathlon

Last Saturday saw three Wheelers take part in Tri Limits Sprint & Half Iron Triathlon at Lough Eskragh, Dungannon.  Gareth Donnelly, who has just recovered from a calf injury, initially intended on racing the half iron race however due to his injury setback, opted for the sprint race and used it as a building block to help rebuild his running …

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Cycling for Beginners Scheme’s First Outing!

    After officially launching the cycling for beginners’ scheme last week, the Island Wheelers escorted its first group of beginners out last Wednesday evening.  It was great to see people getting active and taking advantage of this fantastic initiative, the group did a nice steady cycle and everyone enjoyed themselves! If you would like to find out more information …

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Pain & Pleasure on Strabane 100

    It is a rare occasion in this country when one has to stand in the shade at 6.30a.m. in order to keep cool; but such was the case on Saturday 26th as a group of Wheelers met and made final preparations to  undertake the Strabane 100. Extra layers were discarded as everyone stripped down to shorts and jerseys, …

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