Date: 02/05/2014 Event: Hugo Loughran GP Host Club: Island Wheelers Friday evening saw Island Wheelers host the popular Hugo Loughran GP with two races being run simultaneously for A3 and A4 riders. Both races were sold out in advance and with the spring weather calm and warm a full …
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One of the club members is looking to borrow some club kit to do the Gran Fondo in mid May, as the kit he has ordered wont arrive from our suppliers in time. He is looking to borrow a size 6 jersey and gilet. This is a major event and he is very keen to represent the club so if you …
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IWCC Newcastle Weekend Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd June 2014 Organisers Damien Nugent & Gary Rafferty Every year the club has a weekend cycling trip. In recent years we have been to Ballycastle, Sligo, and Donegal. Newcastle Co. Down is the destination for 2014. Leaving on Saturday 21st June we will take on the Keady mountains, tackle Hilltown, climb Spelga …
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Slade Valley hosted by IMBRC The Wheeler’s were well represented at the 1st round of the xc national points series in Dublin at the weekend. Some had even managed to get a night away in a local hotel! For the rest, it was an early start on Sunday morning followed by a 2 hour drive. Congratulations Sean! Best performance of …
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The Hugo Loughran GP takes place this Friday 2nd May. Sign on from 6.00pm at Derrys Ltd with the first race set to commence at 7.00pm. Derrys is located a short distance from Junction 13 (Loughgall) on the M1. The race circuit can be found on MapMyRide here. A3’s will complete 6 laps (42 miles approx) and the A4’s will …
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All the best to Cathal McLaughlin who will be racing in the Tour of the North this coming weekend for Cookstown CCT. Cathal is the youngest senior rider in the club and has been training hard in preparation for the race all year. He has been racing most Saturdays and Sundays since the season started and finished strongly in both …
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Date: 15/04/2014 Event: Interclub Road Race Round 1 Host Club: Island Wheelers On a perfect evening for Road Racing Island Wheelers welcomed a bumper field of 74 riders to the first Road Race of the 2014 Interclub League. The race was backed up with a Youth Race comprised of …
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Round 2 of the Ulster cross-country (XC) mountain bike series took place at Ballykelly Forest near Limavady on Sunday past, 6 April 2014. Host club Caldwell Cycles, put on a great event with a well-marked course, sign on and huge selection of food. The weather was good with lots of blue skies and sunshine but there was a couple of …
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Congratulations to Owen Campbell on a fantastic second place in the tough Bann Valley Classic on Sunday. Owen was active throughout the race but conserved enough energy on the final fast run into the village of Clady to be beaten by just a bike length. This result sees Owen upgraded to A3, the second Wheeler to be upgraded this year …
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The 2014 Interclub League kicked off with a 5 mile lung-buster at Scotch Street run by Orchard. Over 40 riders took part. Barry Hayes (pictured) was fastest man on the night with five other Wheelers in the top 10 ICL riders – Gareth Donnelly, Owen Campbell, Noel McLoughlin, Kieran Talbot and Dean Burnside. Keep up the good work lads! Great to …
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