Dzintars working well in Stage 4 of the Suir Valley 3 day
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27/08/08
THE SEAN KELLY TOUR
The Sean Kelly tour took place on Sunday the 24th of August last and amazingly the weather was good for the event. A massive number over 1800 riders took to the start line and Dungarvan Cycling Club was well represented with over 30 riders taken on a variety of the three different routes that were arranged as part of the overall event.
The 50 km Kelly Cruise was accessible to most people who do some regular cycling and some club members used this as a way to introduce there families to the sport they love. The 100 km Kelly Legacy was tough but suitable for the experienced touring cyclist and a number of our members took up this challenge. Finally the 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge was the route that the majority of club members took and thanks to some long training spins over the last number of weeks all got over this extremely difficult challenge with ease. Dungarvan Cycling Club would like to thank Waterford County Council and it’s organising committee for organising such a great event in the town. We are sure that due to the success of this event more people will take to cycling regularly.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
Dungarvan Cycling Club is open to all new cyclists; both speed & distance are agreed on the morning of cycles and shorter spins are also arranged for new cyclists. For any one looking at taking up cycling and wishing to speak to a club representative about it please contact Pat O’Driscoll on (087) 3211378 and he will be happy to discuss it with you.
WEEKEND SPINS
The weekend spin this week was The Sean Kelly Tour.
Weekend spins will revert to the normal John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturday and the Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am from next week on.
MIDWEEK SPINS
Anyone interested in mid week club spins please meet at John Foley’s Kilrush at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB END OF YEAR NIGHT AWAY TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY THE 13th SEPTEMBER
There are still places remaining for the end of year night away. Anyone interested in going on this event please let a committee member know ASAP.
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Committee Meeting will take place at 8pm on Monday the 1st of September at Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside.
13/08/08
GER WYLEY SPONSERED PREDICT YOUR TIME HILL CLIMB COMPETITION WEEK 4 RESULTS
Week 4 of the hill climb predict your time competition took place last Wednesday on another blustery evening on the old sweep. Nine riders took on the challenge and the winner was Frank Browne at just 3 seconds out on his predicted time. Frank is riding very well at the moment and I’m sure is now looking forward to next weeks Sean Kelly tour. Second place on the night went to Enda Donnelly fresh from his holidays he climbed the hill in 6 minutes 34 seconds. Third place went to Jason Travers at 6 seconds out he climbed the hill in a great time of 7 minutes 36 seconds. Thanks to Pat, Sean and Keith for the timekeeping again on the night and a big thanks to Ger Wyley for his kind sponsorship.
| |
Predicted Time |
Actual Time |
Difference |
| Frank Browne |
9.30 |
9.33 |
0.03 |
| Enda Donnelly |
6.30 |
6.34 |
0.04 |
| Jason Travers |
7.30 |
7.36 |
0.06 |
| Ray Dwyer |
6.45 |
6.31 |
0.14 |
| Michael Moloney |
7.15 |
7.30 |
0.15 |
| Eamon Phelan |
7.30 |
7.46 |
0.16 |
| Liam Rossitor |
7.40 |
7.58 |
0.18 |
| Ritchie Power |
8.10 |
8.31 |
0.21 |
| Tony Murray |
6.55 |
7.21 |
0.26 |
06/08/08
Week 3 of the hill climb predict your time, time trial up the old sweep was a blustery affair, no matter where you were there seemed to be a wind buffeting you (either that or my legs were gone) so well done to all who participated. Winner on the night was Sean Dwyer - a consistent winner theses days - who got his time spot on, next was Ritchie Power, out by 1 second, he must wonder what he has to do to win, in third we had super vet Ray dwyer with the fatest time of the night but out by 3 seconds. Thanks has to go to Pat and Mark for the timekeeping again tonight
|
Predicted Time |
Actual Time |
Difference |
| Sean Dwyer |
7.50 |
7.50 |
0.00 |
| Ritchie Power |
8.16 |
8.17 |
0.01 |
| Ray Dwyer |
6.40 |
6.37 |
0.03 |
| Damian Travers |
6.45 |
6.53 |
0.08 |
| Frank Browne |
9.30 |
9.40 |
0.10 |
| Eamon Phelan |
7.30 |
7.40 |
0.10 |
| Jason Travers |
7.30 |
7.43 |
0.13 |
| Davy Tobin |
7.31 |
7.46 |
0.15 |
| Justin Coonan |
7.00 |
7.17 |
0.17 |
30/07/08
The second night of our hill climb predict your time, time trial up the old sweep had a larger turnout than previous so thanks to all the brave souls who sweated up the hill. We had 3 people within 5 seconds and one more under 10 which is remarkably close (lots of runs up the sweep during the week i think). Congratulations to Jason Travers who was the winner on the night being out by only 2 seconds, next up our recent summer series winner Sean Dwyer out by 3 seconds, normally good enough to win on any other night, next was Ritchie Powerout by 5 seconds. The challenge is on, to be closer than 2 seconds next week who will rise to the challenge. Thanks to Mark Power and Pat O'Driscoll for co-ordinating our cyclists and time keeping.
| Jason Travers |
7.30 |
7.32 |
0.02 |
| Sean Dwyer |
8.10 |
8.07 |
0.03 |
| Richie Power |
8.06 |
8.01 |
0.05 |
| Frank Browne |
9.15 |
9.09 |
0.08 |
| Liam Rossitor |
7.40 |
7.51 |
0.11 |
| Keith Radley |
6.30 |
6.19 |
0.11 |
| Davy Tobin |
7.45 |
7.31 |
0.14 |
| Emma Walsh |
7.27 |
7.43 |
0.16 |
| Justin Coonan |
7.05 |
7.23 |
0.18 |
| Eamonn Phelan |
8.00 |
7.34 |
0.26 |
| Tony Murray |
6.45 |
7.11 |
0.26 |
| Ray Dwyer |
7.00 |
6.30 |
0.30 |
| Michael Keane |
8.30 |
7.35 |
0.55 |
Check out the photo's page of the website for photo's of the night or click the link above to see Eamonn Phelan in action
23/07/08
Wednesdy night was the start of out hill climb predict your time, time trial up the old sweep. It has to be said that it was a very dissapointing turnout with only eight riders lining up, but their enthusiasm well made up for their lack in numbers. It was like an alpine stage of the tour, looking up the mighty sweep you could see the mist at the top as the peak broke the clouds, well maybe not that dramatic but hey, we live in the sunny south east (or so I'm told).
Frank (Carlos Sastre) Browne was closest to his predicted time being only out by 9 seconds, next was a relative newcomer to cycling Jason (Samuel Sanchez) Travers out by 11 seconds and in third we had Davy (Andy Schleck) Tobin out by 17seconds.
Thanks very much to Ger Wyley for kindly sponsoring this event and to Pat and Damian for the timekeeping.
It would be much appreciated if we could have a larger turnout next week, the group went for a training spin after the hill climb, details unknown at this time
|
Predicted Time |
Actual Time |
Difference |
| Frank Browne |
00.09.40 |
00.09.31 |
0.09 |
| Jason Travers |
00.07.50 |
00.07.39 |
0.11 |
| Davy Tobin |
00.08.00 |
00.07.43 |
0.17 |
| Justin Coonan |
00.07.45 |
00.07.18 |
0.27 |
| Liam Rossiter |
00.08.30 |
00.07.51 |
0.39 |
| Ger Wyley |
00.08.15 |
00.07.19 |
0.54 |
| Keith Radley |
00.07.30 |
00.06.27 |
1.03 |
| Enda Donnelly |
00.07.10 |
00.06.05 |
1.05 |
20/07/08
GER WYLEY SPONSERED PREDICT YOUR TIME HILL CLIMB COMPETITION STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY THE 23RD OF JULY.
Competitive cycling starts back up again this Wednesday with the Wyley sports predict your time hill climb competition. This is a new competition designed for those in the club that enjoy a bit of hill climbing. It will be held over four Wednesdays from the 23rd of July with an individual winner each night. Sign on at the bottom of the old sweep from 6:30 each Wednesday with the first rider of at 7:00.
Thanks to Ger Wyley for his kind sponsorship.
2 WEEKS TO SEAN KELLY TOUR 70-MILE PREPERATION TOUR
Dungarvan Cycling Club will host a 70-mile tour on Sunday the 3rd of August starting at 9:00am from the square in Dungarvan. The tour is open to all clubs and there will be a 2 Euro sign on fee for non-licence holders. This tour is aimed at cyclists taking part in either the 100km Kelly Legacy or 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge tours and coming only 3 weeks before the Sean Kelly Tours we feel it would be an ideal training opportunity for all.
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB END OF YEAR NIGHT AWAY TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY THE 13th SEPTEMBER
Accommodation in Clonakility has being arranged for all those with deposits paid. Any members still needing accommodation please talk to Liam or Pat as this can probably still be arranged.
WEEKEND SPINS
With the Sean Kelly Tour fast approaching Saturdays group headed to Ballymacabry before heading up Powers the Pot for some good hill work. From there it was on to Rathgormack and home through Leamybrien. Sunday saw the group head to Lismore, Tallow, Youghal and home.
Out cycling were John Flynn, Keith Walsh, Keith Radley, Richie Power, Liam Rossiter, Frank Browne, Ray Dwyer, Anthony Dwyer, Benny Flynn, Dzintar’s Klava, Michael Moloney, Colin Organ, Vincent Feeny, Keith Keneally, Tony Murray and John Seward.
Weekend spins will continue to meet at John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturday and the Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am.
MIDWEEK SPINS
Anyone interested in mid week club spins please meet at John Foley’s Kilrush at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SEAN KELLY TOUR TRAINING DAY NEXT SUNDAY
After the success of the inaugural Sean Kelly Tour Training day Dungarvan Cycling Club will hold another one of these training days on Sunday the 27th of July. The start time is 10:00am from the square and the following routes will be available for participants.
(1) A 10 mile flat route
(2) A 20 mile flat route
(3) A 30 mile flat route
(4) A 40 mile route &
(5) A 60 mile route
NB - All participants must wear a helmet and there is a 3 Euro sign on fee to cover insurance.
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB RACING TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations and well done to Maurice Hickey who recently took second place in the Cork Time Trial Championships.
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Committee Meeting will take place at 8pm on Tuesday the 29th of July at Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
Dungarvan Cycling Club is open to all new cyclists; both speed & distance are agreed on the morning of cycles and shorter spins are also arranged for new cyclists. For any one looking at taking up cycling and wishing to speak to a club representative about it please contact Pat O’Driscoll on (087) 3211378 and he will be happy to discuss it with you.
12/07/08
GER WYLEY SPONSERED PREDICT YOUR TIME HILL CLIMB COMPETITION STARTING ON WEDNESDAY THE 23RD OF JULY.
This is a new competition designed for those in the club that enjoy a bit of hill climbing. It will be held over four Wednesdays from the 23rd of July with an individual winner each night. Sign on at each Wednesday from 6:30 with the first rider of at 7:00.
Thanks to Ger Wyley for his kind sponsorship.
3 WEEKS TO SEAN KELLY TOUR 70-MILE PREPERATION TOUR
Dungarvan Cycling Club will host a 70-mile tour on Sunday the 3rd of August starting at 9:00am from the square in Dungarvan. The tour is open to all clubs and there will be a 2 Euro sign on fee for non-licence holders. This tour is aimed at cyclists taking part in either the 100km Kelly Legacy or 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge tours and coming only 3 weeks before the Sean Kelly Tours we feel it would be an ideal training opportunity for all.
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB END OF YEAR NIGHT AWAY TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY THE 13th SEPTEMBER
As advised in previous editions of the club notes this year’s end of season trip is to Clonakilty County Cork on Saturday the 13th of September. Cost for the hotel accommodation on the night in Clonakility is 60 Euro PPS with an evening meal option for an additional 25 Euro PP. 50 Euro Deposits and names to be given to Liam Rossiter of Liam Rossiter Meats.
WEEKEND SPINS
Saturdays group headed to Lismore, Ballyduff, Camphire and home. Sunday saw the group head to Ballmacabry, Clogheen, The Vee, Lismore and home.
Out cycling were John Flynn, Michael Keane, Keith Walsh, Keith Radley, Emma Walsh, Padraig O Sullivan, Sean Dwyer, Richie Power, Liam Rossiter, Frank Browne, Ray Dwyer, Colin Organ, Mark Power (DCC), Vincent Feeny, Joan Nevin and a big welcome to newcomer Keith Keneally
Weekend spins will continue to meet at John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturday and the Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am.
MIDWEEK SPINS
Anyone interested in mid week club spins please meet at John Foley’s Kilrush at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO THE SEAN KELLY TOUR TRAINING DAY
After the success of the inaugural Sean Kelly Tour Training day Dungarvan Cycling Club will hold another one of these training days on Sunday the 27th of July. The start time is 10:00am from the square and the following routes will be available for participants.
(1) A 10 mile flat route
(2) A 20 mile flat route
(3) A 30 mile flat route
(4) A 40 mile route &
(5) A 60 mile route
NB - All participants must wear a helmet and there is a 3 Euro sign on fee to cover insurance.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
Dungarvan Cycling Club is open to all new cyclists; both speed & distance are agreed on the morning of cycles and shorter spins are also arranged for new cyclists. For any one looking at taking up cycling and wishing to speak to a club representative about it please contact Pat O’Driscoll on (087) 3211378 and he will be happy to discuss it with you.
12/07/08
O’MAHONY CYCLES AND NURSERY SUMMER SERIES – NEW COMER SEAN DWYER TAKES ADVANTAGE OF ENDA’S MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES TO TAKE VICTORY ON THE NIGHT AND IN THE OVERALL SERIES.
Week 8 of the O’Mahony Cycles & Nursery Summer Series took place last Wednesday the 2nd of July. Again the night itself was a perfectly dry night for racing. At the start of the race there were three riders Enda Donnelly, Keith Walsh and Sean Dwyer in contention for the series. Sean was first off on the night with the two lads chasing in a very strong scratch group. On the turn down to Milstreet Sean and his group were joined by a strong group riding just ahead of the scratch group. All managed to get on to this group with the result being large group working very hard to get Sean to the line first. Meanwhile the scratch group were chasing very hard and reducing the gap as the miles went on. Then disaster struck for Enda when he broke a spoke in his back wheel, which also lead to him puncturing. With the scratch group now reduced by a member they lost their rhythm and were unable to catch the large group containing Sean just ahead. Sean was delighted to take first placed surrounded by his hard working group with the scratch group crossing the line shortly afterwards.
A great nights racing well done to all involved. All the club would like to congratulate Sean on a fantastic result all the more impressive considering this is his first year cycling. A big thanks to our sponsers Tony & Siobhan O’Mahony without whom these types of events could not take place. Finally a big thanks Fraincis, Siobhan, Niamh and all who helped with sign-on and handicapping for the 8 weeks
See table below for top five positions overall. For the full table please see club web site www.dungarvancyclingclub.org
|
Name |
Totals |
|
Séan Dwyer |
52 |
|
Enda Donnelly |
51 |
|
Keith Walsh |
48 |
|
Colin Organ |
45 |
|
Ray Dwyer |
42 |
SEAN KELLY TOUR 70-MILE PREPERATION TOUR
Dungarvan Cycling Club will host a 70-mile tour on Sunday the 3rd of August. The tour is open to all clubs and there will be a 2 Euro sign on fee for non-licence holders.
This tour is aimed at cyclists taking part in either the 100km Kelly Legacy or 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge tours and coming only 3 weeks before the Sean Kelly Tours we feel it would be an ideal training opportunity for all.
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB END OF YEAR NIGHT AWAY TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY THE 13th SEPTEMBER
As advised in previous editions of the club notes this year’s end of season trip is to Clonakilty County Cork on Saturday the 13th of September. Cost for the hotel accommodation on the night in Clonakility is 60 Euro PPS with an evening meal option for an additional 25 Euro PP. Closing date for receipt of names and a 50 Euro deposit is Sunday the 13th of July and all deposits are to be given to Liam Rossiter of Liam Rossiter Meats.
WEEKEND SPINS
A large contingent of Dungarvan cyclists travelled to Killarney this weekend to take part in the annual Ring Of Kerry cycling challenge. Some very dedicated members Ray Dwyer, Anthony Dwyer, John Flynn and Eamon Phealan cycled down on the Friday in order to be fully prepared for the event itself. Great going lads.
Weekend spins will continue to meet at John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturday and the Square on Sunday, both at 9.30am
DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB RACING TEAM UPDATE - EMMA WALSH TAKES NINTH IN THE NATIONAL LADIES ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Emma who was placed ninth in the ladies National road race championship last weekend. The event took place in Glounthane, County Cork and was an 83.2 KM eight lap course with a challenging 1km hill in the middle of the lap. There was a strong field for the race and Emma did the club proud with her excellent ninth place.
