News 2014

Sunday Cycle 6th April 2014

Sunday Cycle  6th April 2014   Definitely a day for the low profiles. A tremendous group of 30 cyclists turned up today for the first of our 8am Sunday cycles this year. Five boys wanted to "keep her flat and fast” so they zipped away off themselves ---  well,  only two were on zips, one on Fulcrum-Racing,  a fourth on Mavic...

Road Racing Results

This weekend saw the Carn Wheelers race team travel across the north again in the pursuit of glory.  Ali Gribbon enjoyed more spoils after last weeks victory at the PJ Logan Memorial Race and his subsequent upgrade to A3 the newest weapon in the green and black arsenal took 4th in a sprint finish at the Beggs and McGreevey Memorial race in county Down on saturday.  On Sunday Marc Heaney ...

Ulster XC rd2 in Ballykelly

Sunday the 6th of April saw the Carn Wheelers mtb crew descend on Ballykelly for round 2 of the ulster league.  We had 23 competitors in various classes from under 6 to senior 3 but for some misfortune we would of had 26 however due to illness, injury and mechanical issues we lost Sean Bradley, Matthew McCombe and Tommy Mckenna before the racing started bad luck men.   First rac...

Wicklow 200 Training Plan

Folks,  we are now into April, which means its less than 2 months to our big challenge,  the Wicklow 200. Below I’ve drafted up a cycling plan which is aimed at building up our stamina and climbing ability, so that come the start of June, we are at the peak (no pun intended) of our physique.   As well as training hard for the event, I would advise ...

Wednesday Cycle and Change of Time for Sunday Cycle

The Wednesday evening club cycle run starts again on 2nd April ---  meet at the rec for a 6:30 pm sharp start.   Please ensure that you have a rear light fitted and working as the evenings can still be a bit dull. The Sunday cycle will move to its summer starting time of 8am sharp. Here's looking forward to a great summer of good cycling....

Sunday Cycle 30th March 2014

Sunday Cycle  30th March 2014   About 20 cyclists this week, left the rec sharp at about 9am (ish). The group increased in size as we sped along our way, picking up cyclists en-route.  This happening reminded me of the joke about the rabbit running race.  There was 8 heats of 10 rabbits each,  with the top two in each heat progressing throug...

*** Carn Wheelers Classic ***

***CARN WHEELERS CLASSIC*** All systems are go for tomorrows Carn Wheelers Classic. Just to confirm all details: SIGN-ON Sign-On will open from 11:00 to 12:30 at Maghera Leisure Centre.  The A & B Races were by Online registration only. The Ladies and Masters races are Sign-On on the day.  (£12 entry fee). Please ensure everyone has a copy of their Cycling Ireland lic...

Change of Time

Folks,   With the Carn Wheelers Classic road race taking place next Sunday afternoon,  the Sunday club cycle will begin one hour earlier than normal,  ie at 8am.  Meeting at the rec.  This will allow us to have a decent spin out, then back home for about 11am, get fed, a splash of Brut, and then off to the race.   I...

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Congratulations to Stephen Law

Congratulations to Stephen Law who got married to Imelda McErlean.  On saturday some of the club members went along and enjoyed the celebration into the wee hours at the Templeton hotel!  The club committee and all members wish the new Mr & Mrs Law all the very best for their marriage....