The weekend past saw the local race scene centred around the Mid Ulster GP. VC Iveagh a regular now at most races were represented with 3 club members (JD, Jonty and Colin) in the A4 race (4laps) and 1 (Neil) in the main race, within the A2’s (6laps). Sign on was from 11 -12.30pm in…
Forget Will Grigg, Lindsay Watson is on fire. A superb night of racing on the Plantation Rd saw 24 combatants take advantage of some great weather, to post a number of PB’s and witness a new course record posted by Lindsay Watson of Powerhouse Sport, displacing the time previously held by Chris McGlinchy of CRC.…
The East Tyrone GP took place today with the club colours well represented. Those familiar with the route will know there’s a fair few rolling hills and kickers to test the legs around the 9mile circuit. First off was Ronnie in the Masters race, whom although dogged by mechanical issues was able to come home…
It was the season opener this evening, with a 2 Up TTT, to see us into club level race mode after a hard winter. Conditions were cold with a cool 6c and strong winds a real challenge on the outward leg to Annaclone though on turning it become a helpful tailwind return. 10 pairings took…
Due to what’s been a fairly harsh winter and spring, in acknowledgement of the difficulties cyclists are facing in commiting to events in the current changable climate, Velo Club IVEAGH have decided to extend the reduced sign on fee to all participants by offering the one price of £10 to all. Those requiring a one…
With a little under a week to go, the Spring Classic is back in 2018, with the route as hard as ever taking in many of the hardest hills around the Dromara foothills. Its a test at any speed, but this one,, no matter how long it takes to complete, afterwards you can allow yourself…
VC Iveaghs first event of the year will take place on Thursday 5th April. Although primarily a 2 Up event, we are happy to accept Individuals also, whom may be wishing to tune up their aero set ups for events further down the line. Only 2 up competitors are reminded that they are restricted to…
Bun Run Sun 25th March. Tim declared this morning the Bun Runners should road test the Iveagh Spring Classic Route, the club’s feature event scheduled for Sun 8 April. With over 4000ft of climbing it was a good job Kevin had stocked up on extra protein, carbs and liquid, the night before in the form…
I had my 1st A4 race at Derrymacash GP yesterday and it was without doubt an eye opener! Having done numerous club level races and TT”s, I felt reasonably equipped to take my racing one step further and it definitely helped having that experience. Having spoken to several members and got some pre race advice,…
The Spring Sixty Sportive (Camlough CC) My first venture out on the roads this year after hiding away all winter was the 60km Sportive on Sunday 11th March in Camlough. This year’s charity was the Autism Families Support Group. After registration, a few final checks, a bit of banter and the safety announcements, it was…
With the opening races only just passed, its full on this weekend for most categories within the local open race scene, with races North and South for St Patricks weekend. With the beast from the east rumoured to be coming back this weekend, it may again be the very hardest of conditions for those competitors…
