June

Wednesday 27th June 2007

BRIAN TRUMAN SECURES ANOTHER WIN IN O’MAHONY CYCLES AND NURSERY SUMMER SERIES

Brian Truman won his third victory to out sprint Hugh Mulhearn, 2^nd and Keith Walsh 3^rd, last Wednesday in the 6^th week of The Summer Series. Damien Travers and Mark Power(DCC) were 4^th and 5^th respectively taking up the remaining extra points. A number of attacks took place on the road in from The Welcome Inn after the scratch bunch caught the rest of the field and the rest of the finishers were fairly scattered by the line.

There are now just two weeks to go. Because of the fairness of the points system any one of a number of people can still win the overall competition. Thanks once again to our sponsors Tony and Siobhan from O’Mahony Cycles and Nursery, Abbeyside.

MARK RADLEY GOAL CHARITY SPIN

Club member Mark Radley is doing a charity spin with friends for GOAL. He is starting in Belgium and cycling across southern England arriving in Roslare on Friday evening 29th June. The final section of the journey to Dungarvan is on Saturday 30^th June and Dungarvan CC is planning to meet him on the way, travelling back to the Park Hotel for refreshments in the afternoon. Departure is at the usual time of 9.30am from John Foley’s and all being well we will meet him on the far side of Waterford.

Mark was involved in our earlier club charity spin in May, and it would be good to see a large turn out to support him.

NATIONAL TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS FRIDAY

Preparations are now finalised for this prestigious event-details of which appear above. The quality of entrants is outstanding and everyone with an interest in seeing elite sports persons in action should make their way to The Burgery, Lemybrien, Kilmacthomas and the Pike Hill which will all be good vantage points, from 7pm this Friday.

Club Members who are involved in Stewarding Duties are asked to wear Club Jersey’s in addition to their reflective vests.

NIAMH O’MAHONY HAVING GREAT SUCCESS IN JUNIOR EVENTS

Niamh O’Mahony, daughter of Siobhan and Tony has had great success of late with places and wins in the Junior events held in Carrick. She has great genetics with both parents being successful cyclists in their own right. The Club wishes her well and will be watching her performance over coming weeks.

WEEK-END SPINS

Last Saturday’s spin travelled to Carrick, Portlaw and home by Carol’s Cross in blustery weather. Sunday saw the group cycle up to The Vee and head home via The Cat’s in “tropical rain”. Out braving the elements were Mark Power(Ballinroad), Enda Donnelly, Keith Radley, Keith Walsh, Frank O’Rourke, Frank Browne, Brett Lynam, Siobhan O’Mahony, Emma Walsh, Colin Organ, Vincent Feeny, Damien Travers, Francis Barry, Brian Truman, Siobhan Dunphy, Benny Flynn, Justin Coonan, Eddie Moore, Mark Power(Abbeyside) and a former Dungarvan resident visiting from Australia, Mark Attridge.

Spins continue this weekend on Saturday at John Foley’s, Kilrush and Sunday in The Square, both at 9.30am with Saturday’s spin heading toward Waterford as mentioned above. Beginners are always welcome on a Sunday and a member will be available to travel for whatever distance at whatever speed is suitable-so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water and give cycling a try.

MUNSTER CHALLENGE

Could any further outstanding monies raised as part of the Munster Challenge please be handed in to O’Mahony’s Cycles, Ger Wyley Sports or Rossiters Meats. Nearly all monies are now in and a final figure raised will be released soon.

SEAN KELLY TOUR

The Sean Kelly Tour of the Commeraghs takes place this August with three differing levels from beginners to experienced cyclists. Details can be found at www.theseankellytour.com .

Wednesday 20th June 2007

MARK POWERS TO VICTORY IN O’MAHONY CYCLES AND NURSERY SUMMER SERIES

Mark Power (DCC) sprinted to a fine win last Wednesday in the 5^th event of The Summer Series. He was followed in by Brett Lynam in 2^nd and, John Flynn 3^rd. Brian Whyte and Keith Radley were 4^th and 5^th respectively taking up the remaining extra points. This group of five cyclists all left together, caught the front groups and then cycled hard with some of those cyclists to hold off the scratch bunch and fight it out for the points.

The point’s table is still close with just three weeks to go. Because of the fairness of the points system any one of the top 14 people can still win the overall competition. Thanks once again to our sponsors Tony and Siobhan from O’Mahony Cycles and Nursery, Abbeyside.

O'Mahony Cycles & Nursery

Summer Series 2007 - Week 5

Brett Lynam

37

Colin Organ

33

Keith Walsh

32

Benny Flynn

31

Enda Donnelly

29

Emma Walsh

28

Richie Power

28

Damian Travers

26

Keith Radley

26

Liam Rossiter

26

Brian Truman

25

Mark Power (DCC)

24

John Flynn

23

Brian Whyte

22

Davy Tobin

20

Padraig de Burca

20

Dane Power

15

Frank Browne

15

Rory Wyley

12

Dermot Ryan

10

Frank O'Rourke

10

Jenny Fay

10

Mark Power (DM)

10

Hugh Mulhearne

8

Michael Moloney

5

Natalie Shaw-Hamilton

5

NATIONAL TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS JUST TEN DAYS AWAY

This prestigious event with cyclists travelling from The Burgery up The Pike and on to Kilmacthomas where they turn under the main road, will take place on Friday the 29^th of June. Six Categories of Cyclists will be competing- Elite, Under 23, Veteran Men, Junior Men, Women and Tandem. The Women and Juniors’ compete over 20-30km and all others over a maximum of 40km.

Juniors and Ladies will finish at Lemybrien with the remaining competitors finishing at The Pike slip road. Local cyclists and other interested sports people are asked to make themselves available for marshalling duties for this National event which will showcase Dungarvan and surrounding mid-Waterford Towns. Ger Wyley is in charge of these arrangements and has been co-ordinating the Stewarding jobs.

WEEK-END SPINS

Last Saturday’s spin travelled to Ballyduff, Tallow and Camphire. Out cycling were Francis Barry, Siobhan O’Mahony, Vincent Feeny, Richie Power, Eddie Moore, Mark Power(DCC), Pat O’Driscoll, Frank O’Rourke, Frank Browne, Keith Radley , Keith Walsh and welcome back to John Hodge from Waterford. Also seen out and about were Brian Whyte and Brett Lynam.

Spins continue this weekend on Saturday at John Foley’s, Kilrush and Sunday in The Square, both at 9.30am. Beginners are always welcome on a Sunday and a member will be available to travel for whatever distance at whatever speed is suitable-so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water and give cycling a try.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Kate and Colin Organ on the recent birth of Jeanette Anne who will is a sister for Stephen. Colin seems to be holding up well on the bike despite the possible lack of sleep!

ERRATUM

Apologies to Frank O’Rourke who won last weeks’ Club Championship C Grade Event. The preponderance of members named Frank sometimes confuses the PRO.

MUNSTER CHALLENGE

Could any outstanding monies raised as part of the Munster Challenge please be handed in to O’Mahony’s Cycles, Ger Wyley Sports or Rossiters Meats by next weeks Committee Meeting to allow the tally to be finalised.

COMMITTEE MEETING

A reminder to all Committee members of the next meeting next Monday, the 25^th of June, at Minnies Bar Abbeyside at 8pm. This is the final meeting before the National Titles and all are asked to attend.

SEAN KELLY TOUR

The Sean Kelly Tour of the Commeraghs takes place this August with three differing levels from beginners to experienced cyclists. Details can be found at www.theseankellytour.com .

Wednesday 13th June 2007

DAMIEN TRAVERS CLAIMS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN TIME TRIAL SPONSORED BY NEW IMAGES HAIR SALON

Damien Travers took first place in the second Annual Club Championship last Wednesday when he beat Justin Coonan by the narrowest of margins. Just 0.2 of a second separated the first two places with Enda Donnelly a close third. The B grade was won by Brett Lynam and Frank O'Rourke took the honours in the C grade.

The event took place in a stiff head wind and the competitors found the flat 5.8km course a tough one. Thanks to our generous sponsor Nicola Dee of New Images Hair Salon in O’Connell St. who has sponsored the event the past two years. Prizes were awarded in all three divisions last week along with spot prizes for non-winners. The Perpetual Cup will be presented at the Club AGM.

O’MAHONY CYCLES AND NURSERY SUMMER SERIES RESUMES TONIGHT FOR FOUR WEEKS

The O’Mahony Cycles and Nursery Summer Series resumes tonight for it’s final four weeks with a large number of cyclists still in contention for the overall.

Sign on is at 6.30pm at Fraher Hire with the first group off at 6.45. This is a handicapped event with the aim being to have all cyclists at the finish line at the same time. Points are awarded from 10 down to 6 for 1^st to 5^th with everyone else who completes the 40km Millstreet course receiving 5 points. Thanks to our sponsors Tony and Siobhan from O’Mahony Cycles and Nursery, Abbeyside.

JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL NATIONAL TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This prestigious event with cyclists travelling from The Burgery up The Pike and on to Kilmacthomas where they turn under the main road, will take place on Friday the 29^th of June. Six Categories of Cyclists will be competing- Elite, Under 23, Veteran Men, Junior Men, Women and Tandem. The Women and Juniors compete over 20-30km and all others over a maximum of 40km.

Juniors and Ladies will finish at Lemybrien with the remaining competitors finishing at The Pike slip road. All local cyclists and other interested sports people are asked to make themselves available for marshalling duties for this National event which will showcase Dungarvan and surrounding mid-Waterford Towns. Ger Wyley is in charge of these arrangements and has been approaching people who have now been allocated tasks.

WELL DONE TO WICKLOW PARTICIPANTS

Several Club Members and local cyclists took part in the Wicklow 200 last Sunday. This is a gruelling 200km (125mile!) one day event that takes in a number of challenging climbs over the Wicklow Mountains. Congratulations to Frank Browne, Richie Power, Keith Radley, Emma Walsh and Keith Walsh who had all put in plenty of hours of training in preparation.

WEEK-END SPINS

Spins took place in glorious summer weather with cyclists travelling to Ballyduff on Saturday and heading along the coast road to Fenor Bog on Sunday. Out working on their sun-tans were Siobhan O’Mahony, Eddie Moore, Francis Barry, Frank O’Rourke, Liam Rossitter, Pat O’Driscoll, Mark Power(Ballinroad), Brett Lynam, Benny Flynn, Davey Tobin, John Flynn, Justin Coonan, Brian Truman, Mark Power (Abbeyside)and Keith Walsh

Spins continue this weekend on Saturday from John Foley’s, Kilrush and Sunday from The Square, both at 9.30am. Beginners are always welcome on a Sunday and a member will be available to travel for whatever distance at whatever speed is suitable-so come along with bike, helmet and some food and water and give cycling a try.

SEAN KELLY TOUR

The Sean Kelly Tour of the Commeraghs takes place this August with three differing levels from beginners to experienced cyclists. Details can be found at www.theseankellytour.com .

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