Four Masters Cycling Club - Recently Updated Pageshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/pageSearch/updatedRecently Updated Pages on http://www.fourmasterscycling.comen-usinfo@wetpaint.comMon, 12 May 2008 08:59:05 CDTMon, 12 May 2008 08:59:05 CDTwetpaint.com60Four Masters Cycling Clubhttp://www.wetpaint.com/img/logo.gifhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.comDonegal's Premium Cycling Club. Philip Deignan Ag2Rhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Philip+Deignan+Ag2Rtinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Philip+Deignan+Ag2RMoved from: Four Masters Cycling Club HomeMon, 12 May 2008 08:59:05 CDT
]]>Club Racing Resultshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+Racing+Resultstinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+Racing+ResultsWed, 07 May 2008 06:44:22 CDTThe first event of the season will be a 10 mile time trail from the usual spot below Newtown on the main Derry to Letterkenny road. The race will start at 7.00pm sharp with 1 minute intervals between competitors. This event is open to all levels of cyclist but a minimum of a club licence must be produced on sign on. Entry fee for club racing is €3.00 and helmets must be worn.
The 26 mile road race circuit which has been used in previous years is in poor condition this year so an alternative circuit is required. This year we are going to do 5 laps of the slab circuit in Burt which is 25 miles. The start line is beside Burt chapel and the race will be finishing 1 mile from Burt Chapel. All cars are to be parked in chapel car park
Click on the Club Calender to find the next race night

Time Trial Course: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/newtown/574932385

Road Race Course: http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=426627713


Time Trial Results or Road Race Results


]]>Cycle Routeshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Cycle+Routestinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Cycle+RoutesWed, 07 May 2008 06:40:10 CDTMap My Ride and send your route to info@fourmasterscycling.com.

We have graded all these routes

1 = Very Easy, 2 = Easy, 3 = Moderate, 4 = Difficult, 5 = Very Difficult.
If you disagree with the routes grade please let us know.

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4 Muckish Gap Kilmacrennan, Co Donegal www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/donegal/472835242 56 Miles
2 Newmills 15 Loop Community Centre, Letterkenny www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/letterkenny,-co-donegal/1130500367 15 Miles
4 Knockalla Community Centre, Letterkenny www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/letterkenny/167053610 58 Miles
2 Time Trail Course N15 Newtown, Donegal www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/newtown/574932385 10 Miles
4 Road Race Course
2007		 N15 Curran Pub Manor www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/manor/819026677 26 Miles
3 Road Race 5 laps
2008		 N15 Burt Chapel www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=426627713 25 miles

































































]]>Links Pagehttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Links+Pagetinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Links+PageTue, 06 May 2008 16:59:45 CDTClub Sponsors
Eamonn Tinney & Sons Local Dealers for John Deere agricultural and garden machinery.

Castle Cyles North West No 1 shop for cyclist. Stock Giant, Dolan, Ridley, Orbea and much more

Bizzcards For all your business cards and stationery needs

Other Links


]]>Time Trail Resultshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Time+Trail+Resultstinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Time+Trail+ResultsTue, 06 May 2008 16:24:27 CDT Tuesday 6th April 200826 cyclists turn out for the first Four Masters cycling club time trial event of 2008, on what was one of the nicest evening of the year to date. In ideal time trial conditions some good times were set and 3 clubs members obtained personal best on the course, with Adrian Mc Dermott of the Four Masters cycling club winning the event. Everyone finished the event apart from Liam Tinney who had a punchure 1 mile from the finish line
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1 Adrian Mc Dermott Four Masters 21.45
2 Martin Mc Devitt Four Masters 22.06 Personal Best
3 Chris Sandy Four Masters 23.12
4 Brendan Duddy
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5 Jim Doyle Foyle CC 23.33
6 K O Doherrty
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7 Pat Gill Four Masters 24.13
8 Eunan Quinn Four Masters 24.45
9 Rory Devlin North Pole 24.49
10 Jason Mc Hugh Four Masters 25.19
11 M Duffy Four Masters 26.12
12 M Bond
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13 Gary Mellon Four Masters 26.29
14 Paul Gallagher Four Masters 27.10
15 Kevin Mc Devitt Four Masters 27.13
16 Eddie Duffy Four Masters 27.28
17 Ivan Wray Four Masters 27.39
18 Frances Coyle Four Masters 27.46
19 Frank Roche Four Masters 27.53
20 Karl Fullerton North Pole 27.54
21 Aoife Logan
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22 Joanne Doran Four Masters 28.37
23 Ray Kenna Four Masters 29.15 Personal Best
24 Dinny MC Cauley
29.31
25 Micheal Curran Four Masters 30.06 Personal Best
26 Liam Tinney Four Masters DNF Punchured

]]>Weatherhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Weathertinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/WeatherMon, 05 May 2008 14:48:15 CDTLocal Weather Forecast

]]>Four Masters Cycling Club Homehttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Four+Masters+Cycling+Club+Hometinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Four+Masters+Cycling+Club+HomeMon, 05 May 2008 14:47:09 CDT Welcome to the new look Four Masters Cycling Club web site. If you would like to contribute to this sign please register by clicking on the Join Wiki link at the top right of this page.

How not to ride in a bunch!!




]]>Video Footagehttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Video+Footagetinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Video+FootageMon, 05 May 2008 11:09:48 CDT

Featuring Club Members

Martin Mc Devitt
Adrian Mc Dermott
Pat Gill
Chris Sandy

















]]>Cycling Newshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Cycling+Newstinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Cycling+NewsSun, 04 May 2008 11:44:59 CDTTour Of Ulster 2008 News from the 2008 Omagh Sports Forum Tour of Ulster. All info obtained from Cycling Ulster

]]>Tour of Ulster 2008http://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Tour+of+Ulster+2008tinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Tour+of+Ulster+2008Sun, 04 May 2008 11:41:36 CDTGriffin Wins Stage 1 of Tour of Ulster


The Tour of Ulster started this year in wet conditions in Omagh, but brightened up quickly, and after only 11 miles of racing a 24 man group had gone clear, which reached a maximum lead of 24 seconds before being caught. This group included former and last year’s winner Ryan Connor (Pezula Racing) and former double winner David Mc Cann (Giant Asia).



By the time the race reached Enniskillen with 32 miles covered, 26 riders had gone clear and held a 30 second lead over the main bunch, this was to be the race winning move. But with a strong wind blowing the race split up, and by the time the race approached Ballygawley at 62 miles there were 7 groups on the road covering 5 minutes.

With 2 climbs on the run into the finish the front group split leaving 12 riders in the front group.




The 12 man riders finished some 2 minutes in front of a 3 man group with Paul Griffin (Giant Asia) winning the stage from Neil Delahaye (Usher Irish Road Club A) and Griffin taking the first yellow jersey of the race. This group was followed by a 13 man group at 4mins 15 secs, this group included last year's winner Ryan Connor (Pezula Racing) and Sean Downey (Team Ireland – Juniors).

The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 1 is Paul Griffin (Giant Asia).




The stage tomorrow starts at Omagh Leisure Centre (11.00 am) and finishing at Omagh Leisure Centre (1.30pm), and with the race going through the Sperrins this 67.4 mile stage is another tough stage with 5 climbs on route followed by a 2.3 mile time trial later that evening..




For some more pics of the event check out the gallery link below

VIEW FULL GALLERY BY MARIAN LAMB

Report Paul Nugent
Pics Marian Lamb



Stage 1 Result - Omagh - Omagh (78.6 miles)
PL Name Team Time @
1 Griffin,Paul Giant Asia 2h57'56"
2 Delahaye,Neil Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" @13"
3 Coughlan,Simon Donamon Dymamos 2h58'09" @ s/t
4 Nestor,Mark Eurocycles 2h58'09" @ s/t
5 Crowley,Aidan My Home.ie A 2h58'09" @ s/t
6 McCann,David Giant Asia 2h58'09" @ s/t
7 Fenlon,Joe Dan Morrossey/Carrick 2h58'09" @ s/t
8 Lacey,Sean Eurocycles 2h58'09" @ s/t
9 Swinard,Greg Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" @ s/t
10 Surdival,Stephen Orwell Wheelers B 2h58'09" @ s/t





General Classification by Time
PL Name Team Time @
1 Griffin,Paul Giant Asia 2h57'56"
2 Delahaye,Neil Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" @13"
3 Coughlan,Simon Donamon Dymamos 2h58'09" = s/t
4 Nestor,Mark Eurocycles 2h58'09" = s/t
5 Crowley,Aidan My Home.ie A 2h58'09" = s/t
6 McCann,David Giant Asia 2h58'09" = s/t
7 Fenlon,Joe Dan Morrossey/Carrick 2h58'09" = s/t
8 Lacey,Sean Eurocycles 2h58'09" = s/t
9 Swinard,Greg Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" = s/t
10 Surdival,Stephen Orwell Wheelers B 2h58'09" = s/t


KOM Cat 3: at 46.8km
PL Name Pts
1 Ahern,B 3pts
2 Brosnan,N 2pts
3 Kelly,S 1pt
KOM Cat 3: at 103.3km
PL Name Pts
1 Griffin,P 3pts
2 McCann,D 2pts
3 Wyley,R 1pt
KOM Cat 2: at 106.9km
PL Name Pts
1 Griffin,P 5pts
2 McCann,D 3pts
3 Wyley,R 2pts
4 Coughlan,S 1pt

KOH Competition
PL Name Pts
1 Griffin,P 8
2 McCann,D 5
3 Ahern,B 3
4 Wyley,R 3
5 Brosnan,N 2
6 Coughlan,S 1
7 Kelly,S 1

For further information, visit our website on www.tourofulster.com


Paul Nugent, PR Officer, Tour of Ulster

Stage 2

McCann Leads Tour of Ulster


Belfast’s David McCann moved closer to winning his second Tour of Ulster when he finished runner-up to last year’s victor Ryan Connor (Pezula Racing) in today’s tough 67 mile stage through the Sperrin Mountains. McCann took the Yellow Jersey from Gian Asia team-mate Paul Griffin from Tralee who won the opening stage at Omagh on Saturday.
The action started early with a group of 10 riders going clear after 3 miles, and after the first KOH at Mountfield, Mc Cann) joined the leaders, which included Connor. This group was followed by a chasing group of 4 riders at 20 seconds which included yellow jersey Paul Griffin (Giant Asia) with the main field a further 45 seconds in arrears.
Just after Cookstown with 27 miles covered the 2 front groups merged to leave a 15 rider lead group with peleton at 2 minutes 20 seconds. This was to prove to be the race winning move.

The front group stayed today until the final climb of the day of Gortin Glen when the lead group finally split up, with Mc Cann and Connor going over the climb first, followed by a group of 4 chasers at 45 seconds, including Paul Griffin.
At the finish Connor outsprinted Mc Cann for the stage win while the Belfastman moved into the overall lead. He now leads the race by a mere 24 seconds having been penalised 40 seconds by the race commissaire for a sheltering offence but this should be enough to see him through today’s final stage in County Fermanagh.
The Irish News Award in memory of Jim Traynor is currently being led by young Dubliner Mark Nestor (Eurocycles). This competition is for the best placed Under 23 rider and Nestor has a strong 2 minute cushion over Colm Cassidy from the Usher Irish road Club.
Cycling Ireland Board member and treasurer Rory Wyley from Waterford is winning the Veterans classification while Eurocycles lead Usher I.R.C. by two minutes in the Team competition.

RESULTS:Stage 1 Omagh - Omagh (78.6 miles)

1 Griffin,Paul Giant Asia 2h57'56"
2 Delahaye,Neil Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" @13"
3 Coughlan,Simon Donamon Dymamos 2h58'09" @ s/t
4 Nestor,Mark Eurocycles 2h58'09" @ s/t
5 Crowley,Aidan My Home.ie A 2h58'09" @ s/t
6 McCann,David Giant Asia 2h58'09" @ s/t
7 Fenlon,Joe Dan Morrossey/Carrick 2h58'09" @ s/t
8 Lacey,Sean Eurocycles 2h58'09" @ s/t
9 Swinard,Greg Usher Irish RC A 2h58'09" @ s/t
10 Surdival,Stephen Orwell Wheelers B 2h58'09" @ s/t

Stage 2 Omagh - Omagh (67.4 miles)
1 Connor,Ryan Pezula Racing 2h42'26"
2 McCann,David Giant Asia 2h42'27" @01"
3 Griffin,Paul Giant Asia 2h43'44" @01'18"
4 Fenlon,Joe Dan Morrossey/Carrick 2h43'48" @01'22"
5 O'Sullivan,Stephen My Home.ie A 2h43'48" @ s/t
6 Gater,Keith Comeragh CC 2h43'50" @01'24"
7 Kelly,Simon Usher Irish RC A 2h43'50" @ s/t
8 Surdival,Stephen Orwell Wheelers B 2h43'56" @01'30"
9 Delahaye,Neil Usher Irish RC A 2h44'01" @01'35"
10 McDonald,Scott Winning Solutions 2h44'46" @02'20"

General Classification after Stage 2
1 McCann,David 1 Giant Asia 5h41'16"
2 Griffin,Paul 1 Giant Asia 5h41'40" @24"
3 Fenlon,Joe 2 Dan Morrossey/Carrick 5h41'57" @41"
4 Surdival,Stephen 2 Orwell Wheelers B 5h42'05" @49"
5 Delahaye,Neil Usher Irish RC A 5h42'10" @54"
6 McDonald,Scott Winning Solutions 5h42'55" @01'39"
7 Nestor,Mark Eurocycles 5h45'30" @04'14"
8 Lacey,Sean 1 Eurocycles 5h45'30" = s/t
9 Coughlan,Simon 1 Donamon Dymamos 5h45'30" = s/t
10 Crowley,Aidan 1 My Home.ie A 5h45'30" = s/t


Tommy Lamb
Cycling Ulster


]]>Club Calender 2008http://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+Calender+2008tinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+Calender+2008Thu, 01 May 2008 17:31:01 CDTMay 2008
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]]>Donegal 3 Dayhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Donegal+3+Daytinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Donegal+3+DayThu, 01 May 2008 17:09:24 CDT Ireland's newest and hardiest stage race!

The Four Masters Cycling Club, in conjunction with the Killybegs and District Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that the Ras Dhun na nGall three-day stage race will take place in Killybegs, Co. Donegal on the 30th May, 31st May and 1st of June 2008. Entry forms ,race details and an accommodation list are now available on the club website, www.fourmasterscycling.com with the fee being €40 per person. The race is open to Second and Third category riders, Juniors, Ladies, and Veterans. Entries are due in by Friday 23rd May.
The race begins on the Friday night with a 34- mile stage beginning in Killybegs and taking in Carrick, Glencolmcille, Meenaneary, Carrick again and finishing in Killybegs.


A 3.3 mile Time Trial follows on Saturday morning using the flat main road from Bruckless to Killybegs, with a 48- mile afternoon stage following from Killybegs to take in Bruckless, Dunkineely, Ardaghey, Kilraine and a lap of the Ardara- Narin- Maas- Glenties circuit before finishing once more in Killybegs.
The final stage on Sunday leaves Killybegs for Ardara for a reverse of the Ardara- Narin- Maas- Glenties circuit before tackling the famous Glengesh Pass and returning to Killybegs via Meenaneary and Carrick, to give a total distance of 54 miles.
The racing will be hard and fast on the Donegal roads with plenty of spectacular scenery as a bonus, so riders are asked to enter early as the race field is limited to 120 places.

]]>Poison Glen Tour 2008http://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Poison+Glen+Tour+2008tinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Poison+Glen+Tour+2008Thu, 01 May 2008 16:42:38 CDTThis year we will be leaving in 3 groups depending on indivual cycling abilty. The first group consisting of Leisure cyclist only will leave at 9.30am with the second group leaving at 9.45am and the remender leaving at 10.0am.
As with all Four Master events ther will be plenty of support vehicles on the course to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
At present we are still in discussion as to the benificary of this years event. If you have any suggestions please go to our Discussion Forum and post your thoughts.

]]>News Archivehttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/News+Archivetinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/News+ArchiveThu, 01 May 2008 16:23:53 CDTPaddy Delap Presentation Paddy Delap recognised for contribution to cycling in Donegal, Added 13/11/05
Poison Glen Tour 05 Leisure cycle to raise funds for club member Ian Mc Loughlin, Added 18/09/05

]]>Poison Glen Tour 2005http://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Poison+Glen+Tour+2005tinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Poison+Glen+Tour+2005Thu, 01 May 2008 16:21:25 CDT
Over 70 cyclists took to the roads on Sunday , 18th September 2005 to raise fund for a Four Masters Club member who is currently confined to a wheel chair after a work related accident. Ian Mc Loughlin, raced in Ireland at the highest level, and competed in the FBD Milk Ras.
The cycle started from Black’s Steak House at the Mountain Top in Letterkenny, with two groups leaving at a 45-minute separation, to accomadate all grades of cyclists, and to try to keep traffic disruption to a minimum
The cyclists travelled from Black’s to Kilmacrennan, Cresslough, Dunfannagh, Falcarragh and Gortahork. After turning right outside Gorkahork the cyclists had to battle with a severe head wind, for about 8 miles until the Dunlewy turn off, where they turned right and headed back up the back of Errigail.
There was a feed station at the foot of Errigail, which was a welcome break for all, after the Poison Glen climb.
Leaving refreshed the cyclists travelled on towards Glenveagh National Park and then Termon.


The full group was re-grouped in Kilmacrennan, where they we escorted into Letterkenny, by Ian Mc Loughlin.
The Cycle was supported by members of Four Masters Cycling Club, Foyle Cycling, Omagh Wheelers, Planet X, LakeLand, and many more.
The Four Masters Club would like to thank all those who attended and raised money. A Special thank you must also go to Jason Black, form Black’s Steak House, who was the main sponsor for the run, and who also provided refreshments at the finish line.
The club would also like to thank the run’s other sponsors, Castle Cycles, Bizzcards, E Tinney & Sons, and CM Embroidery.

]]>John Deere Classic Race reporthttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/John+Deere+Classic+Race+reporttinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/John+Deere+Classic+Race+reportMoved from: Four Masters Cycling Club HomeThu, 01 May 2008 16:11:41 CDT
At a warm and sunny Co Donegal today Ryan Connor Team Pezula wins today's John Deere Classic, riding away from Paul Vaughan Maryland Wheelers, to take the win with 17 seconds to spare. 47 riders signed on for the Four Masters promoted Slane Classic League event over the 56 mile loop, which took the riders through Glenveagh National park, and over several gruelling climbs before returning back to the village of Kilmacrennan outside Letterkenny. The race only started to take shape after 15 miles, by which time there were 15 riders dropped, including Leo McAllister Ballymena/Scotts, who had the misfortune to come off in the first two miles. There were several attacks before Connor and Vaughan broke away at 35 miles to open a gap of 1.10 over the chasing pack of five, which had Duncan Northern/Dave Kane, Martin Clann Eireann/Linen Green, Simon Williams, Juiced Orchard, Glen Kinning Castlereagh, Conor McAllister Ballymena Scotts, and Cathal Smyth, Phoenix. However Smyth was the first to get dropped falling back to the next bunch on the road, which at this point were 5.30 behind Connor and Vaughan. Then in the last 10 miles Duncan, Kinning and McAlister broke away from Martin and Williams, to come in 1.40 down on the winner, with Martin pulling away to take the sixth spot. With prizes for the 1st three in each category, along with the 1st six, and a spread to please all, the Four Masters club are to be commended for this well sponsored aand organised race. Today Top Twenty Home Ryan Connor Team Pezula
Paul Vaughan Maryland Wheelers
Fraser Duncan Northern CC/Dave Kane
Glenn Kinning Castlereagh CC
Conor McAlister Ballymena/Scotts
Thomas Martin Clann Eireann/Linen
Simon Williams Juiced Orchard
Mathew Ward Usher IRC
Davy McKnight Dromara CC
Jim McConnell East Antrim/Audi
Marcus Christie Usher IRC
Lewis Ferguson Northern CC/Dave Kane
Tim Edgar Castlereagh CC
Sean Wright Ballymena/Scotts
Adrian McDermott Four Masters
Tommy Wilson Ballymena/Scotts
Darren Weir Dromara CC
Sean McFadden
Cathal Smyth Phoenix CC
Warren Francis Ards CC

]]>Paddy Delap Presentationhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Paddy+Delap+Presentationtinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Paddy+Delap+PresentationMoved from: Club NewsThu, 01 May 2008 16:09:33 CDT

Paddy Delap recognised for contribution to cycling in Donegal


On Sunday 13th November 2005 the Four Masters Cycling Club in Donegal Presented Mr Paddy Delap of Letterkenny, with a Four Masters and an AG2r jersey for his contribution to cycling in Donegal. Paddy is the man behind the Sligo to Letterkenny cycle, which is held on the first Sunday in July every year. Last July saw the 14th year of the run, which was set up to raise runs for Cancer research in Ireland, after the Death a great Letterkenny legend, Mr Michael Toner. 2005 was a record year with a total of €25,000 being raised by approximately 70 cyclist.
The jerseys were presented by Philip Deignam of the AG2r team. Philip's first time on a bike was in 1997 when he decided to take part in the Sligo to Letterkenny charity run. Finishing within the top 10 he was hooked on the sport, and after dedicated training, and competition in the Four Masters Club, he recently signed with AG2r. Philip who is only 22 years of age, is now ranked top junior cyclist in Ireland and is currently ranked 9th in the world.
On behalf of the Four Masters Cycling I would like to thank Paddy for is contribution to cycling in Donegal and also wish Philip all the best in the future

]]>Club Newshttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+Newstinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Club+NewsThu, 01 May 2008 16:07:47 CDT John Deere Classic News from the 2008 John Deere Classic, added 30/04/08
Knockalla Tour 2008 News from the 2008 Knockalla Tour 2008, Added 30/04/08

]]>Leisure Cyclinghttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Leisure+Cyclingweegeehttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Leisure+CyclingWed, 30 Apr 2008 17:04:59 CDTTOUR OF INISHOWEN 20th JULY NORTH POLE CYCLING CLUB

]]>Knockalla Tour 2008 Reporthttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Knockalla+Tour+2008+Reporttinney4mhttp://www.fourmasterscycling.com/page/Knockalla+Tour+2008+ReportWed, 30 Apr 2008 09:50:45 CDTStarting of at Letterkenny the groups heading for Churchill, the Kilmacrennen, followed by Milford and Kerrykeel. With over 40 riders in the first bunch things where held pretty steady for the first 15 miles but then the pressure started to show with the field spreading out and a few riders falling of the back. Heading the field for most of the ride was Foyle cyclist Jim Doyle, and incase his doctor is reading this, it’s not the Jim Doyle who was injured on the Tour of the North and not the same Jim Doyle who had an operation last week.
Reaching the bottom of the Knockalla hill climb cyclists had a welcome break at the feed station before tackling the gruelling 1.5 mile hill climb, but when you reach the top and look out to the left its worth its. Nothing between you and a 2000 ft drop into the Atlantic Ocean but a crash barrier, what a view. Strong side winds kept cyclist alert on the descent again and everyone heading back for the flatter roads into Rathmullen, Ramelton, Kilmacrennan and back into Letterkenny for a well earned bowl of soup and sandwiches put up by Seamus and Michelle Connolly from Castle Café.
Well done to everyone who took part and finished.

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