WICKLOW WANDERERS Sunday 7th June saw a large representaion travel to Wicklow to particpate in the gruelling Wicklow 200 cycling challenge. Congratulations to Richie Power, Emma Walsh, Frank Browne, Siobhan Dunphy, Brett Lynam, Sean Dwyer, Padraig de Burca, John Coffey and well done to Dane Power and Maurice Fennell who completed the tough 100k course. Check out www.wicklow200.ie for full details and go to the photo gallery for a few photos.

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Maurice's Munster Results!!! Well done to Maurice Hickey who had some great results last week in both the Munster Time Trial championships and the Munster Road Race. Maurice finished second in his category in the Time Trial completing the 18k course in 26.20 which was also the 5th fastest out of the 88 starters. In the Road Race he finsihed 4th in his category.

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RACE 5 Results: 1st: Conor Foley, 2nd Emma Walsh, 3rd Shane Kennedy, 4th Richie Power, 5th Liam Rossiter, 6th Siobhan Dunphy, 7th Mark Radley.
(report & photos to follow).

After 5 races
LEAGUE LEADERS:
Benny Flynn       30pts
Tony Murray       27pts
Emma Walsh     27pts
Ray Dwyer         22pts
David Power     22pts
Brett  Lynam      21pts
Enda Donnelly   21pts

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Brett wonders how he won!!!!   MORE PHOTOS

Summer Series: Race 4 Aussie rules race four A great nights racing once again, with numbers slightly down on previous weeks, 26 signing on, three groups were decided on. A strong head wind faced the riders until the turn to Milstreet. With a strong scratch group chasing, both the limit and semi scratch new they had their work cut out to stay away. The semi-scratch caught the limit on the Cappoquin road, both worked together to maintain the slender lead. Things once again got cagey around the Esso station,  with a tail wind the speed stayed high with the Blarney lads and Tony Murray driving it on. Brett took the opportunity and went for it, holding out to the line followed closely by newcomer to the league, David Power, followed by Mark Power to take a well deserved 3rd place. Tony Murray fought hard and took 4th place. Jason, Emma and Richie Power got the remaining places. The scratch group could see what was developing up ahead but 'distance' was not on their side to close the gap, crossing the line seconds after tonight’s winners.   Thanks to Frank and to Colin Organ and Davy Tobin for marshalling.   ** please note a correction has been made in last weeks results Justin Coonan crossed the line in 7th place and not Brian Hallisey as previously reported.

Summer Series Race 4 RESULTS 1: Brett Lynam 2: David Power 3: Mark Power 4: Tony Murray 5: Jason Travers 6: Emma Walsh 7: Liam Rossiter

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Summer Series: Race 3 Enda takes maximum points!  Waiting to start Race 3. Race 3 got under way on a wet Wednesday night. 31 signed on and four groups were decided upon. Frank was 'itching'  to get back into his car so 'time gaps' were kept to a 'minimum'!!!!. Not before long the semi scratch group caught the 2nd group on  the road and within a few minutes the scratch group had caught on. This group caught the 'limit' group shortly after. All managed to  hang on until the damage was done in Modeligo as Damian attacked.  With plenty of racing to be done, the pace was kept high, with many attacks coming on the Cappoquin Road. As the group  neared the Esso station Enda was feeling good and within no time took advantage and got a gap, he stayed away to the  line with Ray Dwyer closing in to take 2nd place.  Thanks to Frank and Brian Collins for marshalling and  for helping out at the finish line. League table to be updated!!!

Summer Series Race 3 RESULTS 1: Enda Donnelly 2: Ray Dwyer 3: Brian Cantwell 4: Colin Organ 5: Eugene Lynch 6: D. Barry 7: Justin Coonan

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Summer Series: Race 2 Record numbers as Benny makes it two ‘on the spin’   Race 2 of the summer series had a fantastic turn-out with 34 people signing on last Wednesday (May 13). Four groups were decided upon and racing got underway at 7pm under the watchful eye of Frank Browne who monitored the time gaps (and says further adjustments will be made again next week). The second group out on the road got caught by the semi-scratch group just before Millstreet. These two clusters and some from group 1 merged and managed to stay together for a spell, before some found the pace tough-going and were dropped. As this group turned for the Cappoquin Road a strong headwind saw the pace decrease slightly, causing the leaders to look anxiously over the shoulders to see if the scratch chasers were in sight. As the group neared Master McGrath it became clear that they wouldn’t be caught and things started to get cagey. On passing the Esso station, Tony O’Mahony was first to test the legs. However, with a strong headwind still a factor, the group stayed together until the last 200 metres when the pace peaked at the front: the sprint to the line saw Benny Flynn finish first to make it two wins in-a-row, followed by Joe Kelly and Jack Doyle. With one of the largest groups coming to the finish for some time, Frank and Damian Travers had their work cut out to determine the rest of the seven places. Meanwhile the scratch group were battling hard behind, crossing the line roughly 20seconds back. Thanks to Frank and to Damian (who was resting after his excellent win on Sunday!) for helping out at the finish line.

Summer Series Race 2 RESULTS 1: Benny Flynn 2: Joe Kelly 3: Jack Doyle 4: Michael Keane 5: Keith Kenneally 6: Brett Lynam 7: Anthony Dwyer   After 2 races 1st        Benny Flynn      24pts 2nd       Michael Keane   17pts 3rd        Keith Kenneally  15pts 4th        Tony Murray       13pts 5th        Joe Kelly            13pts 6th        Colin Organ         10pts LEAGUE TABLE

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Kelly Pharmacy GP

Damian wins in style

 

- Damian Travers wins the Joe Kelly GP Combined Race, crossing the line just ahead of Eoin Ryan, Limerick CC.

A strong Dungarvan team took to the start line in Colligan for their home race - the Kelly Pharmacy GP. Dzintars Klava, Damian Travers and Maurice Hickey were feeling good after three hard days of racing last weekend in Kanturk and they were joined by Ray Dwyer, Brian Hallisey, Enda Donnelly and race sponsor Joe Kelly.
Damian and Dzintars were instrumental in forming a break group as the race passed Beary's cross on the first lap of the Millstreet circuit. This break worked well together to build a lead of 2 minutes, 15 seconds on the main bunch by the time the race finished the first of 2 laps.
At this point, as the hammer went down in the bunch up Colligan hill, Ray Dwyer rode strongly to join a powerful chasing group.
Damian, Dzintars and their companions in the break stayed away and it was down to six riders to fight for the win as they rounded the Master McGrath.
Dzintars selflessly lead out Damian and the other riders, but just coming up to the finish there was a clash of handlebars and Dzintars hit the ground.
Damian didn't let himself be put off in the panic and powered up the finish to beat Eoin Ryan of Limerick on the line and take a tremendous victory on a tough course. This was a well deserved win for Damian as he has ridden strongly since the season started and it was only a matter of time before a big result would come. The happiness of all the supporters in Colligan showed what a popular winner he was.

Dzintars picked himself and his bike up and and ran the remainder of the hill and crossed the line in 6th. This placing is enough for Dzintars to move up a grade and he will now be racing with the elite of Irish cycling. Dzintars is the first club member in a number of years to reach this level. This has been a goal of Dzintars this season and again his perserverance and hard work has paid off. All going well Dzintars could be joined by one or two more before too long if the good results continue for the club.

Ray Dwyer finished strongly in the next group, followed by Joe, Brian, Maurice and Enda in the main bunch. Brian Hallisey rode very well to finish strongly in the main bunch on a day when many others were left behind. Brian is getting the hang of positioning and tactics and will go from strength to strength after this performance.

In the S1/S2 race Brian Kenneally took the win over local man Rory Wyley in a very aggressive days racing.
There were great numbers and some future stars in the underage races.
All the day’s racing went off smoothly, thanks in no small part to race organisers Ger Wyley and Justin Coonan and the many club members who assisted with marshalling and sign on etc. Thanks also to the Civil Defence and local gardai who ensured a safe days racing for all.

Finally, a big thank you to Joe Kelly of Kelly Pharmacy who sponsored the race again this year. Joe rode the race, finished well in the main bunch and had enough time to get home, get changed and come back to present the prizes – a dream sponsor.

FULL RESULTS S1/S2 (66 miles) 1. Brian Kenneally (Engraveit.ie) 2. Rory Wyley (Dan Morrisey) 3. Michael Concannon (Killorglin) 4. Michael Hennessy (Fermoy) 5. Martin Mizgaysky (Wexford Wheelers) 6. Mick Fitzgerald (Dan Morrisey) 7. John Dempsey (Dan Morrisey) 8. Robin Kelly (Comeragh CC) 1st unplaced B: Aidan Gallery (Limerick CC) 2nd unplaced B: Daniel Clifford (Killorglin CC)   S3/J/V/W 1. Damian Travers (Dungarvan CC) 2. Eoin Ryan (Limerick CC) 3. Cian Poiwer (Dan Morrisey) 4. Geoff McNamara (Clonmel CC) 5. Sean McIlroy (Dan Morrisey) 6. Dzintars Klava (Dungarvan CC) 7. Martin O'Loughlin (Dan Morrisey) 8. Tom Shanahan (Limerick CC) 9. Martin Cullinane (Comeragh CC) 10. Laurent Dumoulin (Kanturk CC)   Under 16 1. David Chambers (Fermoy CC) 2. Simon Fox (Fermoy CC) 3. Christy Hegarty (Kanturk CC) 4. John Skehan (Dan Morrisey) 5. Ian Redmond (Fermoy CC) 6. Patrick McCarthy (Fermoy CC)   Under 14 1. Sean McConville (Kanturk CC) 2. Shane o'Hara (Limerick CC) 3. Dylan O'Brien (Dan Morrisey) 4. Eddie Dunbar (Kanturk CC) 5. Henry Cooke (Limerick CC) 6. Sean Hallisey (Dan Morrisey)   Under 12 1. Michael O'Loughlin (Dan Morrisey) 2. Jeremy Lawlor (Kanturk CC) 3. Barry O'Donovan (Kanturk CC) 4. Adam Thatcher (Slaney CC) 5. Sean O'Neill (Fermoy CC) 6. Ryan Morrison (Fermoy CC)   CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO COVERAGE

- Brian Kenneally wins the A/B race ahead of Rory Wyley.     - Dzintars Klava runs to take 6th place ahead of Martin O'Loughlin and Tom Shanahan.

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Cork Man 3 Day: Last weekend over the May Bank Holiday, Damian Travers, Maurice Hickey and Dzintars Klava took part in the 'Cork Man'. All three competed well over the weekend. The race was dominated by Dan Morrissey Carrick Wheelers with the overall won by Martin O'Loughlin. See www.irishcycling.com for further details and check out our photo section.

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- Benny Flynn wins Race 1 of the 2009 Summer League Series.

Summer Series Race 1 Benny best as summer series gets underway Last night (Wednesday 7th May) was the first race in the Summer Series, sponsored by Tony O’Mahony Cycles. With a new starting position and more points/placings on offer a good nights racing was on the cards. There was a fantastic turn out with 29 people signing on. With 4 groups on the road it made for some hard and fast cycling with average speeds of 38k/h plus. Frank Browne took on the hard task of handicapping the groups of which he got it just about spot on. The second group on the road was caught shortly after turning for Milstreet. These two groups more or less stayed together and worked hard against a strong headwind all the way to the Cappoquin Road. Knowing the scratch group would never be far behind, the 2 groups continued to work all the way to the drag just after the Esso petrol station when Justin, Benny and Tony Murray put the pressure on and opened up a gap. Benny crossed the line first followed by Justin, next over the line was Tony Murray followed by Michael Keane. Keith Keneally and Colin Organ then fought it out for the next two places with David Power not far behind, crossing the line for 6th place. With one more place up for grabs Emma Walsh and Anthony Dwyer went to line with Emma just getting 7th place. Meanwhile the scratch group were just seconds back, with Ray Dwyer crossing the line in 9th place, just a half wheel behind Emma. Thanks to Frank for taking on the job of handicapping the races and thanks to Liam Rossiter for helping out at the finish line. The summer series needs volunteers, if you can help at the finish line/marshalling please some along on Wednesday night. Results: 1st Benny Flynn              12pts 2nd Tony Murray             10pts    3rd Michael Keane           9 pts     4th Keith Keneally           8 pts 5th Colin Organ               7 pts 6th David Power              6 pts 7th Emma Walsh            5 pts All other received            3pts * League Table to follow. * J.Coonan DQ (by Judge/Time Keeper)

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The annual Summer Series gets underway on Wednesday the 6^th of May. The format for this year’s series has being changed slightly. The series will now run for 10 weeks with riders best seven nights counting as their overall score. The competition will again be held over the Mill Street circuit but the start has moved to 1 mile up the Clonmel road adjacent to the lay by. Scoring each night is 12 points for first, 10 points for second, 9 points for third, 8 points for fourth, 7 points for fifth, 6 points for sixth, 5 points for seventh and finally all finishers will receive 3 points. Thanks to Siobhan and Tony O’Mahony for their kind sponsorship.

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MARSHALS REQUIRED for the FBD RAS:

The club has been asked to provide stewards for the roundabouts and pedestrian crossings when the RAS passes through Dungarvan on Monday 18th of May. There will be motorbike marshals with the race also. The Race is expected to pass through between 13.15 and 14.15. Please give your name or if you know someone that can help out to Enda Donnelly.

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Bill Hyland Memorial Race, Clonmel Return of the Ray   The club had four members travel to Clonmel on Sunday (26th April) for the Bill Hyland Memorial.  There was the ever young Ray Dwyer, Enda Donnelly, Dzintars Klava and Damian Travers, it was great to see such a strong showing for the racing side of the club.    The circuit was a tough 9 mile x 5 laps, which took in 2 very sharp hills, one at the start/finish and the other up past Marlfield house, there was also a strong headwind to contend with out on the main Cahir road.   The race started half way up a hill so this kept the pace respectable for a while. Ray on his first outing this year didn't have lady luck shining on him as he got caught behind no less than 3 crashes which put paid to his involvemnt at the front end but he continued and completed his first Open Race in a few years.  Enda was also back to racing for the first time this year, after struggling for long periods with the "black lung" (as he likes to call it) was glad to get his first race under his belt.   The race mainly stayed together for the first 2 laps when on the third lap a group of 3 drifted off the front, nobody was willing to chase them down as it didn't contain any of the 'big names'.  Dzintars got away in a break then and stayed away for a lap before being brought back, but there were still three up the road. Enda kept himself safe at the business end of the race, staying tucked in the bunch and out of trouble.  Damian tried to cover breaks whilst Dzintars was up the road.    On the final lap Damian got away with just over half a lap remaining and stayed away till the last corner at the bottom of the last hill when as usual his legs imploded upon themselves with a bang that was probably heard in Dungarvan and was caught by the leading riders of the bunch.  Dzintars, Enda and Damian finished in the first bunch with Ray finishing just behind them.    All the 'newcomers' enjoyed themselves on a tough and challenging circuit and are raring for more in our local race, 'The Joe Kelly Grand Prix' in 2 weeks time.   Some extra photo's added courtesy of Jonathan Ryan of www.tipperaryphotos.com

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CHECK OUT THE PHOTO SECTION FOR SOME ACTION FROM  THE 'LIAM ROSSITER PYT'

 

Michael Moloney in action in week 3 of the PYT competition.

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Beginer ROSTER

- Please make alternative arrangements if you are not available on any of the given dates.

The phone numbers are available for those on the Roster - please email dungarvancyclingclub@gmail.com 

 

Week #	Date	Cyclist
1	11-Jan-09	Frank Browne
2	18-Jan-09	Liam Rossitor
3	25-Jan-09	Tony Murray
4	01-Feb-09	Justin Coonan
5	08-Feb-09	Benny Flynn
6	15-Feb-09	Pat O’Driscoll
7	22-Feb-09	Eddie Moore
8	01-Mar-09	Pádraig de Búrca
9	08-Mar-09	Siobhan Dunphy
10	15-Mar-09	Frank Browne
11	22-Mar-09	Liam Rossitor
12	29-Mar-09	Tony Murray
13	05-Apr-09	Justin Coonan
14	12-Apr-09	Easter
15	19-Apr-09	Benny Flynn
16	26-Apr-09	Pat O’Driscoll
17	03-May-09	May Bank Holiday
18	10-May-09	Eddie Moore
19	17-May-09	Pádraig de Búrca
20	24-May-09	Siobhan Dunphy
21	31-May-09	June Bank Holiday