Club News

  The Island Wheelers will be having a Boxing Day club run to help burn off the Christmas excess.  Details on this run will be posted ASAP. Sheena has been having difficulties with her emails, and would advise people not to reply to any of her emails until further  notice. Regarding the club licences, some members may have been getting emails from …

The wearing of new kit is now official club protocol, so please, if you are joining club runs at the weekends, please turn up in the new kit.

  As most of you already know, Cathal McLaughlin is now responsible for the ordering and distribution of the Island Wheeler’s kit.  Therefore, James, and John will not be taking any kit orders/queries so please get in contact with Cathal if you wish to place an order, or have any questions regarding the kit. Cathal can be reached at cathal-mc@hotmail.com …

Young Darren Rafferty had a great race at Round 7 of the Ulster CX series, finishing a fantastic third place in the Under 10 mountain bike race. The race was hosted by Carn Wheelers in Drum Manor Forest, Cookstown, and conditions were far from ideal due to the recent rainfall, which made the techniqual course even more testing, so well …

Could all member who have yet to register get their form to Sheena before Friday as she’ll be sending them off then. Island Wheelers CC Registration Form 2013 Thanks

The Island Wheelers held one of their most popular events on the calendar over the weekend; the annual club dinner and awards night.  This year, there was a slightly different format to the event as the Island Wheelers also launched their new kit on the night, the club are delighted to announce Chieftain Trailers as the Island Wheelers new sole …

Homeward Bound.

Tollymore National Outdoor Centre now has a purpose designed Mountain Bike Skills Course, which has been designed to allow bikers to develop their skills on a wide range of features. This Skills Course has approximately 1.5km of singletrack trail with a wide range of features, including rollers, berms, drop offs, table tops, rock sections, northshore, and log rolls. The Skills …

Registration for 2013 will take place on Monday 10th December in the Order of Malta Hall at 19.30. This is an opportunity for existing Wheelers to renew their licence for next year, and also a chance for new members to join the club.  The Island Wheelers Cycling Club welcomes cyclists of all abilities and is sure to cater for everyone; …

Just got some bad news from Australia – Peter Hughes, who was working over there was involved in a bad accident whilst out on a training ride.  He took a big hit and has sustained a number of broken bones – best wishes to Peter from everyone at the club, we hope you make a speedy recovery.