Alan McKeown

PJ Logan 2014

Sunday the 30th of march saw the start of the long evening and more importantly the PJ logan annual race sponsored by McAleer and Rushe. This year we ran the A1-A2 race ,A3 race,A4 and ladies race. All A3 and 4 races were sold out on the entry night. Conditions were damp in the morning  but quickly dried up. The …

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Wednesday Evening Runs 2014

LEAVING CORNMILL @ 18.30 SHARP RULES OF THE ROAD Groups will be divided into two or more if there are big numbers. Keep groups tight and do not attack hills so as to keep the group together. Lights may be required so please make sure you have good quality front and rear lights fitted. These runs are leisure runs and …

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PJ Logan 2014 Race Pack

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RACE PACK * Places still remaining in the A race – click here to sign up * This Sunday, the Island Wheelers are hosting the hugely anticipated PJ Logan Cup Road Race.  Over 150 riders are expected to take to the unusual figure of eight circuit outside Coalisland. The 6.8 mile circuit is fast and furious …

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MTB racing now part of the Inter Club League!

This year Apollo has added 6 MTB events into the calendar which they will run at Craigavon Lakes monthly over the duration of the league.  With many of the Island Wheelers now involved in mountain bike racing this is a fantastic addition to the calendar. All ages and abilities are welcome to race including U10,12,14,16, Ladies and Men. Adults race …

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Mid Ulster Inter Club League 2014

The dates and races for the 2014 Mid Ulster Inter Club League 2014 have now been agreed.  The league starts on Tuesday 8th April with a 5-mile time trial starting in Scotch Street at 7pm.  The rest of the dates are shown below. 8th April 7pm – Time Trial – Scotch Street (Orchard Shelbourne) 15th April 7pm – Road Race – …

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Kit Order Has Arrived

The kit order which was placed after Christmas has arrived.  Anyone who ordered kit should contact Cathal to arrange collection.

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Round 1 MTB Ulster at Rostrevor

Sunday the 9th saw the start of the MTB league at Rostrevor. With a hilly technical course we had an impressive 20 Island wheelers racing- 12 youth, 1 female and 7 men. Sean Bleeks took his first B race win, Janice Hepburn was 1st in the ladies, Rhys Hepburn 1st in the under 6s, Scott Roberts 1st in the under …

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Online entry for PJ Logan 2014

The PJ Logan Cup Road Race 2014 will open for entry on Entry Central next Wednesday evening, 12th March at 9pm.  There will be four races, three of which will be available for online entry as follows: 1. Race 1 for A* A1, A2 – 9 laps – 99km approx (70 rider limit + waiting list) 2. Race 2 for …

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XMTB McConvey Cycles Spring League Review

This league was run over the last 3 Sundays in Ormeau Park Belfast .Following the recent bad weather conditions were very tough with mud being a big factor in each race, this along with an ever changing course made for tough and exciting racing. Sunday the 9th is the first round of Ulster MTB race season and it looks good …

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Cycling Ireland Notice for Road Racers in the 2014 Season

The College of Commissaires have issued a statement announcing that all road racers must race in accordance with the Technical Rules in advance of the Road Season. They have highlighted back numbers, clothing, event licences and road position as among the main points that will be monitoring. Read the full announcement HERE.

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